College Welcomes New Leaders

GGC Welcomes

New Leaders

Georgia Gwinnett has welcomed several broadly experienced academic leaders who will guide the college through its continued growth and maturation. “Like the visionary leaders who shepherded GGC through its first 15 years, these professionals share our passion for student success,” said Dr. Jann L. Joseph. “I am excited for what their perspectives will bring to the fulfillment of our mission and vision.”

Dr. George Low

Senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and provost Dr. George Low served California State University-East Bay as dean of the College of Business and Economics and professor of marketing. At GGC, he works to enhance its strong foundation of academic excellence, and collaborates with leadership to support student success with a focus on degree completion. Low served as a dean and associate dean at Radford University and Texas Christian University, respectively. He also held positions at the University of Texas, the University of Lethbridge and Brigham Young University.

Dr. Christine Miller Divine

Vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer Dr. Christine Miller Divine was vice president for information technology (IT) and chief information officer at California State University- Sacramento. She also spent 14 years at the University of Georgia. Her role at GGC includes leadership, vision and strategic planning for all information and educational technology.

Dr. Michelle Rosemond

Vice president for Student Engagement and Success Dr. Michelle Rosemond was the executive director for Student Retention and also led campuswide advising initiatives for Indiana University South Bend. Rosemond also served in various positions at the University of Louisville, the University of Michigan and Kent State University.

Dr. Bernard Oliver

Dean, School of Education Dr. Bernard Oliver has held deanships at Valdosta State University, the United Arab Emirates and the University of Missouri-Kauffman.

He also worked at the University of Florida, Washington State University, St. Cloud State University, Syracuse University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His K-12 experience includes teaching and coaching positions and he was an assistant superintendent for high schools.

Dr. Teresa Winterhalter

Dean, School of Liberal Arts Dr. Teresa Winterhalter previously served as an associate dean in the College of Arts and Humanities at Georgia Southern University, where she oversaw eight departments and several interdisciplinary programs. Winterhalter also spent nearly 25 years at Armstrong State University. She was the founding director of its Gender and Women's Studies program and served as dean of its College of Liberal Arts.

AcademicOpportunities Expanded

Georgia Gwinnett recently entered into agreements offering students new options for degrees, transfers and advanced study, ultimately increasing their career possibilities.

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

GGC will soon offer a bachelor’s degree in health science, a field with broad career opportunities. Existing programs have insufficient numbers of health care professionals to meet Georgia’s workforce needs, which are particularly great in the area served by GGC. GGC is one of only three U.S. institutions offering a bachelor’s degree with a patient navigation concentration. The program also includes a public health concentration.

GGC/GTC Business Administration Articulation Agreement

GGC and Gwinnett Technical College (GTC) signed an articulation agreement to allow GTC students completing a two-year associate’s degree in business to transfer to GGC, where they can earn a four-year degree in business administration without losing credits. The arrangement will prevent course duplication and speed time to graduation, saving students both money and time. GGC and GTC have a similar agreement for students majoring in criminal justice/criminology.

Master of Science in Nursing

Georgia Gwinnett and Clayton State University (CSU) formed a partnership creating a pathway to help increase the number of undergraduate nursing students earning an advanced degree. Under this agreement, a GGC student completing a Bachelor of Science in nursing will be eligible to enroll in CSU’s Master of Science in nursing – family nurse practitioner degree program.

Nexus degree for cinema and media production

Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, GGC will soon offer a Nexus degree for majors in cinema and media arts production. This program will position graduates for careers in Georgia’s expanding film and television industry. Courses will be taught at the Georgia Film Academy, at GGC and through distance education. It will include specialized classes in on-set production and sound design and an on-set internship.