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By Mary Prickett
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Staff Writer

Sheryl McKinney, new director of the Counseling and Career Office.

Sheryl McKinney is the new director of the Counseling and Career Office. She started her job on Jan. 17.

McKinney, who is originally from Anderson, S.C., attended Anderson College and Furman University and received her master�s degree from Liberty University.

McKinney�s credentials speak for themselves, but her attitude towards her job makes all the difference. �I just like the personal counseling. I love to help the students. I love helping people. Helping them reach success, that�s the most rewarding part.�

She also enjoys working with �the friendly staff� at Georgia Highlands College. �They�re great,� she said.

The Counseling and Career Office is located in the McCorkle Building. McKinney said, �It is a place for students to gain direction. We help them with academic, personal and career decisions. We exist for one purpose--for students and staff success. We help students adjust to college life.�

The Counseling and Career Office also provides services like the Discover program, which is an online career assessment. In addition, it offers personal counseling, skillshops and helps with time management and test anxiety. All services are free to the students.

The Counseling and Career Office is also responsible for orientation.

McKinney stated that the Counseling and Career Office staff is growing and that she plans to place a full-time counselor at the Cartersville campus.

When she is not working, McKinney enjoys playing piano and co-ed softball. She also hopes to start work on her doctorate one day.