Acworth site closing causes confusion among students
Students concerned about future of new nursing program
By Jeffery Barwick
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There are mixed emotions among students about the Georgia Highlands College extension at Acworth closing down at the beginning of the 2008 fall semester.
Recently an e-mail was sent out to all Acworth students asking what they thought about the closing.
Most students were very upset and worried about how they are going to continue their education without having to move to Marietta, Cartersville or Rome.
Some of the nursing students at Acworth are worried that the nursing program will not transfer to Marietta and instead relocate all the students to the Heritage Hall location in Rome.
"My thoughts on leaving Acworth are mixed and confusing. I think it's unfortunate for the nursing students because we all signed a contract with Wellstar with the impression that our classes would be located in Acworth," said Patrick Casey, a nursing student at Acworth. "My friends have mentioned that they would like to break out of their contract with Wellstar if we relocate a place that is unacceptable to them. My personal hope is that we will relocate to Marietta," Casey added.
A few students said that the will leave GHC when the Acworth extension of GHC officially shuts down.
Kimberly Davis, a business and accounting major from Acworth said, "I think it really sucks that the Acworth extension is closing because that's where all of my classes are taken. I work a full-time job and every day I barely make it up to my classes in time. I don't know where I'll go for college. I guess I will have to quit my job and move up to Cartersville and find a new one."
Bassel Rabah, a business major from Marietta said, "I can not believe that Acworth is closing. It is going to be a hassle for the students who live in the Marietta area. Gas is going to suck! Also, I think GHC is going to lose some new students because its closing a location."
Dr. Virginia Carson, vice president for academic affairs, said, "The nursing satellite program will continue unaffected by the move away from Acworth. The current first-year students will have second year classes beginning in August 2008, and a new cohort of first-year students will be accepted to begin in August 2008. The specific location of these classes will be announced soon and is expected to be in Cobb County."
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