The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Dalton State College’s applications to offer a bachelor’s
degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and to participate in an online
Organizational Leadership program, bringing to 16 the number of
four-year degrees offered by the local college.
Both new degree programs are specifically geared to working learners
who want to earn a bachelor’s degree, according to Dr. Sandra Stone,
Vice President for Academic Affairs. The online degree program in Organizational Leadership represents the
University System’s first collaborative effort to provide a USG
bachelor’s degree program delivered completely in a virtual environment.
Participating students will take core curriculum classes through the
System’s eCore system and then concentrate in one of several areas.
Valdosta State University contributes concentrations in public
service administration, office administration and technology, legal
office administration, and law enforcement leadership; Dalton State will
contribute a health care administration track and will expand the
options for all students in the eMajor.
“This Organizational Leadership eMajor will help meet growing
occupational demands in Northwest Georgia that require advanced
leadership skills,” Stone said. “Department of Labor projections call
for 45 percent growth in ambulatory health care services, 29 percent
growth in hospitals, and a 27 percent increase in nursing and
residential care facilities by 2018,” she said.
“Both of these new degree programs offer flexibility for adult
students anxious to begin or resume a college education,” said Dalton
State President Dr. John O. Schwenn. “We are proud to add them to our
lineup, and we have several more degree program applications in various
stages of completion.”
Enrollment in both new programs begins immediately, Stone said. Those
needing more information are invited to call Dalton State College at
706-272-4436.
Have
you ever worked in a cotton mill, hosiery mill, or apparel factory in
the Dalton area? Do you have stories to share about your employment or
living in a mill village? We want to hear about your or your family’s
experiences. The Center for Public History at the University of West
Georgia in cooperation with the Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State
College invites you to join us on November 10th
from 1 PM to 5 PM for a Textile History Day at the Dalton Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau located in the Freight Depot to share
your story!
Please note that Roberts Library will remain open on regular hours
during Fall Break. 
This event is presented by Glen Kyle, Executive Director of the
Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University, Gainesville,
Georgia. Mr. Kyle will trace the conduct of the War of 1812 in the
South, the scene of the United States' greatest victories in the war.
Mr. Kyle will also be displaying his personal collection of uniforms and
weapons from the era.
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information, apply that information to your assignments,
and document your sources. Don’t hesitate
to ask any staff for help! 
Dr. Helms’ program will explore the growing economy of our South
American neighbor based on her two recent visits there. Of particular
note in this Lunch & Learn is the impact of tourism on the Peruvian
economy.
The guest author for the 4th Annual Dalton State Book Festival will
be Terry Kay and he will be reading from and discussing his book,
The Book of Marie. Terry Kay will speak on campus
Wednesday, April 17 at 12:30pm and 6:30pm in the Brown Center.
Both programs will be followed by an autograph session. 
