Students voice opinions about the merger
From Macon State College students
- Nathan Sieg – “Initially it’s going to be a nightmare. I think it was approached all wrong, under the guise of saving money but it has been mentioned several times that if there is a savings, no one knows how much. I have even heard it may cost more money because of the services that will now be offered. Also the job loss issue is a concern…even for me. Long term I think it’s great. It will offer programs to students that did not have access to them before, jettisoning MGC into the realm of universityhood.”
- Jonathan Anderson – “I think it is a good opportunity for the schools to expand. However, I do question why these two schools, located so far apart, were asked to merge before other schools in the state that would have been easier to merge. I have a feeling there was some political pressure involved that wasn’t necessarily in the best interest of the schools. I hope the merger is a positive change and will remain optimistic. The one thing that concerns me the most though, is the history of Middle Georgia College. I don’t think it would be good to replace that name with a newer school like Macon State.”
- LaShonda Slaughter – “I think that there is a positive and a negative side to the merger. On the positive side, the merger of the two schools creates a variety of opportunities for students… On the other hand, when there are consolidations, usually as departments merge, there is a loss of jobs somewhere and I am weary of this for multiple reasons.”
- Candace Dorr – “I am concerned about the quality of education if the two institutions were to merge. One of the reasons that I am happy to attend MSC is that it is well known, in the area at least, as a fairly tough school. I don’t want an easy A. I want a thorough education. I want to be hired based on my knowledge of Information Technology and I need to know, as an adult, student, and parent, that my time spent investing in my education is worthwhile.
From Middle Georgia College students
- DaShawn Rumph – “I think it would be great to add the Macon State family with the Middle Georgia family. Since there will be fi ve schools within the merger, all within Middle Georgia region, will benefit all of us. MGC brings the historic brand of athletics, and Macon State brings its outstanding degree programs to a small college atmosphere. Dropping the ‘Macon’ and adding ‘State’ to the MGC name will bring multitudes to all the colleges. It would signify that Middle Georgia is a united regional force within the area that has to be reckoned with.”
- Brodrick Bynum – “I am excited, yet nervous, about the consolidation. I am excited because I would now have more opportunities for classes and locations. I also like that there would be more major options. However, I am scared because I don’t know if my tuition would go up, I’m afraid of my class size increasing, and I also don’t know if my campus would be eventually closed.”
- Khirri Virgil – “The consolidation of the eight University system schools is going to be very affective, not fully in favor of the students, but more so for the Education (University) System Of Georgia so that fi nancial needs could be met. In terms of current and future students, these schools will not be demolished and forgotten about; therefore, students will have the same access to these schools like in previous times. I am almost certain that the value of the education system will be greater and much more competitive statewide. This for the University system is very important fi nancially and I do hope that future students take advantage of the rise in the value of the system.”
- Skye Layson – “I believe it could be a good idea. However, the name should stay Middle Georgia College seeing as how Macon is known as middle Georgia. I would hope some housing would be added to the Macon location. Also, the city of Macon has a lot more to offer than Cochran, so I believe it could be a good expansion on the college.”
Images courtesy of Staff Reports | The Macon Statement
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