CAMPUS EVENTS

Dissertation defense Nov. 5
Jana M. Underwood will present her dissertation defense at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, in the College of Education Room 1100C. Her dissertation is titled “A Study of the Implementation of a Professional Learning Community in One Middle School in Georgia.” Her major professor is Barbara J. Mallory, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development.
For more information, contact ext. 5307.

National French Week Nov. 2-8
Georgia Southern will celebrate the ninth annual National French Week Friday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 8. The following events are planned:
Friday, Nov. 2
• French luncheon at the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Family and Consumer Sciences Food Lab. Cost is $9, including tax. Reservations are required. For reservations, contact Larry Stalcup at ext. 5975 or stalcupL@georgiasouthern.edu.
Monday, Nov. 5
• “The History and Highlights of the Musee du Louvre, the Oldest, Largest and Most Famous Museum in the World.” A presentation by Julie McGuire, associate professor of art. Arts Building Room 2016, 4 p.m. Free admission.
• “L’Appartement,” a film set in Paris that revolves around a man, about to be married, who becomes obsessed with another women he believes to be a long-lost love. In French with English subtitles. Russell Union Theatre, 7:15 p.m. Admission $3. The film is part of the Cinema Arts series.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
• French menu at the lunchtime buffet in Landrum Cafeteria, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for students is included in the meal plan or $5.73 plus tax. Cost for others is $7.50 plus tax. For more information on the menu, visit http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/fl/french.htm.
• “Acadian (Cajun) Spirituality in Early 19th Century Louisiana.” A presentation by James M. Woods, professor of history. Nessmith-Lane Building Room 2911, 4 p.m. Free admission.
• “Traditional Songs and Music from France, Louisiana and Quebec.” A performance of vocal and instrumental featuring Jean-Paul Carton, professor of French, and his wife Dominique Carton. An introduction will be given by Donnie Richards, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages. Nessmith-Lane Building Room 2911, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/fl/french.htm.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
• “A Recital in Celebration of National French Week.” Performances of vocal and instrumental music written by French composers. Coordinated by Linda Cionitti, professor of music. Trinity Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Thursday, Nov. 8
• French menu at the lunchtime buffet in Landrum Cafeteria, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for students is included in the meal plan or $5.73 plus tax. Cost for others is $7.50 plus tax. For more information on the menu, visit http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/fl/french.htm.
• “The Re-Invention of France.” A presentation by Charles Crouch, assistant professor of history. Russell Union Room 2047, 5:30 p.m. Free admission.
National French Week is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the Center for International Studies; the European Studies Program; Food Services; Department of Foreign Languages; Department of History; Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Family & Consumer Sciences; Department of Literature and Philosophy; and the Department of Music.

‘Montage of Blackness’ Nov. 5
The Multicultural Student Center will present “Montage of Blackness - A Play” Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom.
The theatrical and musical performance is a collection of black literature and African-American, African and Caribbean folktales. The play will be performed by University students.
“Students should expect an evening of rich storytelling with an intimate theater atmosphere,” said Consuela Ward Pender, director of the Multicultural Student Center.
There is no admission fee for the performance.

Holiday Helpers in need of volunteers
The 14th annual Holiday Helpers project is underway. The entire campus is invited to participate in this Volunteer Services program. The tree-lighting and kickoff will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. inside Lakeside Café. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take a tag or tags from the tree and give gifts to those in need in the Statesboro area. Campus clubs, sororities, fraternities, organizations, academic and administrative departments and classes are encouraged to participate as groups. Individuals are asked to donate one-hour blocks of time to “tree-sit,” which involves assisting those who wish to select tags and return gifts to the tree. The project will be held through Wednesday, Nov. 28. Volunteers will also be needed for gift-wrapping and bagging in mid-November.
Those wishing to volunteer for tree-sitting and/or gift wrapping should sign up now in the Carroll Building, Room 1003.
For more information on how you can become a Holiday Helper, contact Eileen Sconyers at ext. 5443 or Diana Hensley at ext. 0010.

American Studies Film Series Nov. 6 and 8
The inaugural American Studies Film Series will feature American winners of the Palm D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The films will be shown in the College of Education Room 1115.
“Apocalypse Now” will be shown Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Marc Cyr, associate professor in the Department of Literature and Philosophy, will present opening remarks. “Pulp Fiction” will be shown Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. Bradley C. Edwards, assistant professor in the Department of Literature and Philosophy, will present opening remarks.
Each film will be followed by an open discussion. There is no fee to attend; however, the films are only open to all Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff. Participants must present their Eagle ID to enter.
For more information, contact Edwards at ext. 5909.

Bulloch County Eagle Club
pre-season rally Nov. 6
The Bulloch County Eagle Club will host a basketball pre-season rally and dinner Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gene Bishop Field House at Paulson Stadium.
The evening will feature Jeff Price, men’s basketball head coach, and Rusty Cram, women’s basketball head coach.
Tickets are $12 per person and available at the Office of Alumni Relations. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call ext. 5691.

Basketball tailgate and pep rally Nov. 6
The Office of Spirit and Traditions will host a basketball tailgate and pep rally Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the Paulson Stadium parking lot. The tailgate will begin at 7 p.m. with the rally following the Bulloch County Eagle Club dinner.
Head men’s and women’s basketball coaches Jeff Price and Rusty Cram will speak at the rally. The cheerleaders, Gus and the “Hoop Troop” band will be on hand to get the crowd excited about the upcoming season.
“Pep rallies are such a great way to get all students involved in the campus community,” said Leslie Spoon, coordinator of the Office of Spirit and Traditions. “It’s also a good chance for the students to get to know the players they will be cheering for this season!”
The tailgate will feature free food and give-aways including Georgia Southern t-shirts, basketballs, megaphones and glow sticks.
The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community. It is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and the Residence Hall Association.
For more information, contact Spoon at ext. 0700 or SpiritAndTraditions@georgiasouthern.edu.

Graduate School Fair Nov. 7
The Office of Career Services and the College of Graduate Studies will host the annual Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom.
The fair is an all-campus event to provide information regarding graduate school options. Representatives from Georgia Southern, as well as representatives from other universities will be in attendance to answer student questions regarding the application process and graduate degrees offered. Faculty are encouraged to bring classes that meet during this time to the event and ask students to attend as a class assignment.
For a complete listing of universities attending, visit http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/career.
For more information, contact Amy Rowell at ext. 5197 or awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu.

Open house reception Nov. 9
An open house reception will be held Friday, Nov. 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of Veazy Hall to celebrate the new locations for the Department of Communication Arts, College of Graduate Studies, and the Office of Strategic Research & ORSSP.
The University community is invited to attend.

Friday Lunch Series concludes
The Fall Hotel and Restaurant Management Friday Lunch Series will conclude Friday, Nov. 9.
The lunch is at noon and reservations are accepted one week in advance. Take-out service is available. The price is $9. For reservations, contact Larry Stalcup at ext. 5975 or stalcupL@georgiasouthern.edu.

Swedish flutist, English pianist
kick off International Week
Internationally acclaimed Swedish flutist Göran Marcusson, along with English pianist Tim Carey, will kick off Georgia Southern’s International Week on Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. with a concert in the Ballroom of the Russell Student Union. The concert will be followed by a masterclass for flutists from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Williams Center and a concert at the Averitt Center at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend each event free of charge.
At 7 p.m., the Arabic comedy film “Prince of Darkness” will be shown in the Russell Union Theater. The film will have English subtitles. Admission is $2.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Nejla Peka will present “Life in Albania and Commitment of its Government” at 11 a.m. in Russell Union Room 2048. This event is free and open to the public. At noon, enjoy a “Diner’s World Tour” at Season’s in Landrum. The film “Miss Navajo” will be shown in the Assembly Hall of the Nessmith-Lane Building.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, is U.S. Passport Information Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants can stop by the Russell Union Commons area for information on the application process and passport photos. The event is sponsored by the Study Abroad Resource Room and Student Activities. After seeing nightly images of the Iraq war on the news, award-winning film maker Mike Shiley knew there was more to the story than the mainstream media was telling us. He decided to go there, meet the people and document what he saw first-hand. His film “Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories” will be shown in the Russell Union Theatre at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center and the Center for International Studies.
Travel from residence hall to residence hall to “Taste the World” on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn about other people and sample their foods. Get your “passport” in any hall and return the completed passport at your last stop. For more information, contact Hamal Strayhorn at 688-8000.
At the Friday, Nov. 16, International Conversation Hour, a proclamation will be given by the Mayor Pro Tem Joe Brannen at noon. The conversation hour will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2047.
The week will culminate in the International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at Mill Creek Regional Park. More information on the International Festival follows in a story below.
For more information, contact the Center for International Studies at ext. 0570.

State of Hope tour visits Nov. 12
With dynamic performances and powerful exhibits, the State of Hope tour aims to encourage important reflection, dialogue and connection throughout Georgia on the topics of peace and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The exhibition will be on display from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in the Russell Union Rotunda.
Georgia Southern is part of a nine-city tour featuring performances by indie-folk musician Witt Wisebram and other local artists. The tour also features American Friends Service Committee’s Georgia Eyes Wide Open exhibit.
The event is sponsored by the Hispanic Student Association, the Multicultural Advisory Council, the National Organization for Women Georgia Southern Chapter, the Peace Studies Faculty Learning Community, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
For more information regarding the campus event, contact Jonathan Harwell at jharwell@georgiasouthern.edu or ext. 5114. For more information on the tour, contact Tim Franzen at cobbpeace@comcast.net or 404-414-5521 or Christina Repoley at crepoley@afsc.org or 404-586-0460, ext. 30.

Student reading Nov. 13
The Creative Writing Club and the Multicultural Student Center are hosting a student reading Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Russell Union Rotunda. During this time students will read pieces under five minutes in length.
For more information, contact Sonya Huber-Humes, the club’s advisor, at shuber@georgiasouthern.edu or ext. 0221, or Cavion Harris at charri79@georgiasouthern.edu.

Prize-winning poet Margaret Gibson
to read Nov. 16
Poet Margaret Gibson will read selections from her prize-winning books Friday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in Room 1115 of the College of Education building.
At 4 p.m., she will offer a workshop in Room 1113 of Newton Hall. Both the reading and the workshop are free and open to the public.
A five-time nominee for the Pulitzer Prize, Margaret Gibson is the author of nine books of poems, including her recently published collection, “One Body.” Among these, “Long Walks in the Afternoon” was the Lamont Selection of the Academy of American Poets in 1982; “Memories of the Future: The Daybooks of Tina Modotti” was co-winner of the Melville Cane Award of the Poetry Society of America in 1986-87; and “The Vigil: A Poem in Four Voices” was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1993. Gibson has also been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship and two Pushcart Prizes. A memoir titled “The Prodigal Daughter” is forthcoming from the University of Missouri Press.
Gibson is professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut. Her reading is sponsored by the Department of Writing and Linguistics and the Georgia Poetry Circuit. For further information, contact Eric Nelson or Peter Christopher at ext. 0739.

International Festival brings world focus to southeast Georgia
The City of Statesboro, Ga. and Bulloch County will adopt a world view Saturday, Nov.17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the region’s 3rd Annual International Festival (http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/intfest/festival.htm).
Held at Mill Creek Regional Park in Statesboro, the festival includes a Global Village featuring educational booths created by area middle school and high school students, an international bazaar, international sports and games, and international culinary delights. A World Stage will feature entertainment with an international flavor.
The International Festival is a collaborative effort among the City of Statesboro, Bulloch County Commissioners, the Bulloch County Schools, the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology, Screven County Schools, Emanuel County Schools, Long County Schools, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce, the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Georgia Southern University.
Students from middle schools and high Schools in Bulloch, Emanuel, and Screven Counties will join with Global Ambassador students from Georgia Southern to create country booths for this year’s Global Village, which will feature history, information, and artifacts from 16 countries ranging from the Bahamas to Zimbabwe.
Schedule of Events
• 10 a.m. Thai Dance Group
• 10:30 a.m. Bagpipes player Bill Davidson
• 10:45 a.m. Georgia Southern’s Tae Kwan Do Club
• 11 a.m. M&M Steel Band (Hilton Head)
• 11:45 a.m. Chinese Student and Scholars Association folk dance
• Noon Opening remarks by ayor Pro Tem Joe Brannen
Parade of Nations.
• 1 p.m. The M&M Steel Band
• 2 p.m. Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers (Weston, Fla.)
• 3 p.m. Awalim Tribal Dance Company
Sponsors for this year’s International Festival are Target, Georgia Southern University Campus Life Enrichment Committee, Georgia Southern alumna Hala Moddelmog, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, BB&T, Ranco Tents, Georgia Southern University Provost’s Office, Bank of Newington, CORE Credit Union, Citizens Bank of Bulloch County, Park Avenue Bank, Sea Island Bank, Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro, Walmart, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Subway, The Heritage Bank, Kiwanis Club, Hampton Inn, Cleve White Nissan, Pearce and Pearce, and Farmers and Merchants Bank.
For more information about the International Festival, visit the Web at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/intfest/festival.htm or contact Angie Threatte at ext. 0570 or athreatte@georgiasouthern.edu.

Eagle logo clocks available
SCI, a simulated company operated by students in the Manufacturing Enterprise class, TMFG 2131, a nationally recognized program for excellence in private enterprise education, is currently producing eagle logo clocks for purchase. This course provides students with hands-on experience in the organization and operation of a company and involves actual production in a factory lab. The custom-made clocks are made of solid wood, with choice of stain color, and include a 10-year warranty. The Westminster chime pendulum model is sold out; however, two models are still available: basic octagon and octagon with custom engraved plaque.
The course was nationally recognized with the 2004 Leavy Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education.
To order, contact Kyle Conaway, SCI sales operation manager, at 912-306-7398 or KConawa1@georgiasouthern.edu, or Phil Waldrop, professor of manufacturing, at ext. 0772 or pwaldrop@georgiasouthern.edu.

Georgia Southern to host
second annual sales competition
The College of Business Administration (COBA) will host the second annual Regional Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sales Lab, COBA Room 3319A. An informational meeting will be held Friday, Nov. 2, at noon in COBA Room 2208. Potential participants do not need to be present at the informational meeting to compete.
The sales competition is open to any Georgia Southern student interested in the sales profession. Participants will sign up for 30-minute time slots during which they will role-play a 15-minute sales call. Contestants will be judged on the basic elements of a sales call, including opening, approach, needs assessment, presentation and closing. They also need to dress and present themselves in a professional manner. Judges from the University faculty and Statesboro community will select four winners that will represent Georgia Southern in the National Collegiate Sales Competition to be held March 14-15, 2008, in Atlanta.
To register for the competition, participants must pick up an information packet in the Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics, COBA Room 2204.
For more information, contact Linda Mullen, assistant professor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics, at ext. 5437 or lgmullen@georgiasouthern.edu.

Greater Savannah Eagle Club
fall business luncheons
Open to all alumni, boosters and friends of Georgia Southern, the Greater Savannah Eagle Club business luncheons are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 E. Victory Drive. Following is a list of dates and speakers:
• Nov. & Dec. - no meetings.
• Thursday, Jan. 24 - Rodney Hennon, head baseball coach.
For more information, contact Rick Bean at (912)629-2143 or rbean@krtcpa.com or visit http://chathameagleclub.org.

WGST project competition submissions
due March 1
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) Research and Project Competition submission forms are available online at http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/wgender/awards.php.
Faculty are asked to encourage their students who have excelled in their classes to submit their project for the WGST Award. Projects may come from spring or fall 2007 courses. Submissions are due by Saturday, March 1.
For more information, contact Nancy Malcom at ext. 5168 or nmalcom@georgiasouthern.edu.

TRAINING

Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in November.
• Working for Leadership Experience, Monday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Russell Union Room 2041. This workshop is for students.
• Self Serve, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., HR Training Room.
• Advanced Connections: Moving Quality Service Beyond the Basics - a three session workshop. Participants must enroll for all three sessions. Session One - Building a Service Culture, Wednesday, Nov. 7; Session Two - Polishing Daily Service Skills, Wednesday, Nov. 14; Session Three - Meeting Daily Service Challenges, Wednesday, Nov. 21. All sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Information Technology Building Room 2207.
• Retention: What Can We Do To Help?, Friday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., HR Training Room. This workshop is intended for hiring managers.
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the Workplace: a two-part workshop. Part I - MBTI Assessment, Monday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Russell Union Room 2052; Part II - Assessment Results and Overview of Styles, Monday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Russell Union Room 2042. Participants must sign up for both classes.
• Welcome to Georgia Southern University, Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., HR Training Room. This workshop is intended for new campus employees.
To register for any of the courses listed, or to view other upcoming courses, visit http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/TD/training.
Training courses offered through the Training and Development Department are designed for the faculty, staff and student workers of the University.
For more information or questions, contact Ale Kennedy or Sylvia Everett at ext. 1687.

Business seminar in Brunswick will focus on dealing with workplace harassment issues
Company administrators, human resource personnel and front-line managers are invited to attend a seminar on how to minimize or avoid workplace harassment claims.
“Hostile Work Environment: A Case Review” will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Coastal Georgia Community College in Brunswick. The seminar will run from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Part of the Legal Awareness in the Workplace (LAW) series sponsored by Georgia Southern University, the seminar will be taught by Sarah Lamar, an attorney from the employment law firm of Hunter, Maclean, Exley & Dunn, P.C.
Lamar will help seminar participants develop an understanding of the proactive and inexpensive steps that their firms can take to reduce the risk of harassment claims.
The LAW series will return to Brunswick for “Retaliation Under Title VII” on Feb. 12 and “Best Practices in Running Background and Reference Checks” on May 13.
The LAW series will continue at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah with “Hot Topics in Employment Law” on Dec. 13, “Workplace Violence in Georgia” on Jan. 22, “Recent Developments in the Fair Labor Standards Act” on March 25, “Basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act” on April 22, and “Georgia Employment Law” on June 24.
The fee for each seminar is $69 per person. The fee will be reduced to $59 for anyone who signs up for three or more seminars, and for groups of three or more people from the same firm.
Each seminar provides 1.5 recertification credit hours for individuals with (Senior) Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) certification.
Advance registration for any of the seminars may be made by calling Georgia Southern University’s Continuing Education Center at ext. 5551.
For more information on any of the seminars, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/lawseminar.html or contact J. Marie Lutz, SPHR, at seminars@georgiasouthern.edu or ext. 1763.

Library workshops underway
The Henderson Library computer workshops are currently underway. These workshops will help participants become computer savvy and improve their research skills using licensed resources accessible through GALILEO. The workshops are open to all students, faculty and staff.
For more information, visit http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/workshops.html or contact the Henderson Library Information Services Department at ext. 5645.

Emerging Technology Center offers workshops
The Emerging Technology Center will continue providing workshops for various programs throughout the fall semester. For an updated listing of available workshops, visit the training page on the Web site at http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/etc/.
All workshops are held in the College of Education building, room 2150. For questions, contact the department at ext. 0882.

PRESENTATIONS

Canadian-American Connection
topic of Nov. 6 presentation
Georgia Southern will host a visit by Judith M. Costello, Political Advocacy and Academic Relations Officer with the Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Costello’s presentation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Nessmith-Lane Building is open to all students and faculty. She will speak on “Canadian-American Connection: New Horizons, New Opportunities.”
Costello is responsible for conveying Canada’s key advocacy messages on a range of topics to elected officials, civic organizations and NGOs, the media, and the academic community throughout the southeastern U.S. She works closely with college and university administrators and faculty members to promote the study of Canada and academic research on Canadian issues or themes.
Following a career in music journalism with NPR, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, and the Atlanta Opera, Costello joined the staff of the Canadian Consulate General, Atlanta, in May 1988. This office, one of 23 Canadian missions in the United States, is responsible for Canadian trade, investment, consular, advocacy and cultural interests in six states: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

‘Southeast Georgia on Our Minds’
continues Nov. 13
The “Southeast Georgia on Our Minds” series continues Tuesday, Nov. 13, with “Word Portraits of Southeast Georgia: Memories of Family and Home” presented by Theresa Welford, associate professor of writing. Her presentation takes place 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jenkins County Memorial Library, 223 Daniel St. in Millen, Ga.
Welford, a poet and nonfiction writer, will give a reading and pointers on writing a “snapshot essay.” She will be assisted by a former student, Sylvia Kline, who will offer reminiscences of her youth and of several prominent leaders in Statesboro’s African-American community.
The “Southeast Georgia on Our Minds” series is sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council and facilitated by Georgia Southern University in partnership with Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System. It is free of charge and open to the general public, with refreshments provided by the Friends of the libraries involved. For more information about the series, contact the project director, Martha Pennington, at Georgia Southern University, ext. 1326.

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KUDOS

OTHER EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

For a list of all current job opportunities on campus, please check with the Division of Human Resources (for classified staff positions) at (912) 681-5468, TDD: (912) 681-0791; the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (for faculty positions) at (912) 681-5258, TDD: (912) 871-1654; or the University’s web site at http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu.
Georgia Southern University affirms its commitment and pledges its full support to equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and training for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Georgia Southern University further affirms its commitment to prohibit retaliation by any University employee against an employee who in, good faith, complains about alleged discrimination.
For further information, including information about the complaint and grievance procedures, please contact the Diversity Services Office, at (912) 681-5136, TDD: (912) 681-0273 or by e-mail at affirmac@georgiasouthern.edu .