Creative Scheduling

'Creative scheduling' offers new options

By Bobby Moore
Staff Writer

This semester, Georgia Highlands College is attempting what is called creative scheduling.

This means we are seeing Saturday classes and seven- and eight-week classes. The one 7 a.m. class that was attempted had to be cancelled because of lack of interest.

Currently, there are two Saturday classes at the Rome campus and two at North Metro. Four eight-week classes were offered at the Rome campus. Also, two seven-and-a-half-week classes were offered at Heritage Hall and two seven-week classes at North Metro.

Dr. Virginia Carson, the vice president of academic affairs, said, "The idea is to try out different times for classes to meet the needs of students."

Judy Sims, professor of speech, is teaching three creative scheduling classes this semester.

Sims said, "This program shows a lot of promise. It helps out the different types of students we have at Floyd, including the young parents and those who are employed full time. It is great for the students who can keep up with the faster pace of these classes."

"At first, I was not sure if my Saturday class would work," said Sims, "but so far it has been very successful. I have 22 students who regularly attend class."

Sims added, "In my three creative scheduling classes, only three students have dropped their class."

These classes use the same curriculum as the regularly scheduled classes, but the times are adjusted, similar to summer classes.