GC Retiree Association

Current Events 

AI for Seniors at The Depot on June 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Open the AI for Seniors flyer to scan the QR code or use this direct link to register: https://cpe.gcsu.edu/gcsu/course/course.aspx?C=2139&pc=7&mc=0&sc=0
Look for information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ag6fQ8abB/

Movie at the Mansion - The General | 8:00 PM | June 26 |
Join us for the screening of The General (1926). See Buster Keaton’s silent comedy presented in classic black and white. Bring a blanket, chair, and snacks for a picnic-style evening on the Mansion lawn. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. Proceeds go toward supporting Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion.

GCRA Update 

Thanks to everyone who attended the Spring Social/Meeting! We had a great turnout, wonderful conversations, an excellent brunch, and an outstanding program. President Cox and VP Walker gave updates on the university, and Angela Criscoe, Executive Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, discussed its programs. 

Special thanks to the members of the GCRA Executive Council for developing the event and to the entire team from University Advancement (UA) for making it happen. As our home department, they provide the day-to-day financial support and resources. In addition to the support, they make the events happen and show up to make our events outstanding. 

GET INVOLVED. STAY INFORMED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The Georgia College Retiree Association (GCRA) was established and developed to support the University System of Georgia's (USG) desire to have a retiree association at USG institutions. University Advancement (UA) is our official department home. 

Our retiree association exists to keep an open relationship between us (as retirees) and the university. We hope you remain engaged with the university, and we will do everything in our power to help keep those connections alive.

RETIREE ASSOCIATION PURPOSES

Provide and support engagement opportunities for retirees.
Host or participate in annual events.  

• Fall Reception
• President’s Holiday Brunch 
• Homecoming and Alumni Weekend
• Spring Reception

Foster the continued involvement of retirees in the university's mission.
Opportunities to Serve

• Volunteering to work with Communities in Schools, the YES Program, Academic Outreach, and the High Achievers to help K-12 students in our local schools.
• Volunteering to speak to university classes.
• Returning to work for Continuing and Professional Education, teaching professional development or personal enrichment courses that interest you (and you can be paid for these short courses!).
• Volunteering with Athletics to help at sporting events or Music and Theatre to help with productions.
• Assisting University Advancement with fundraising, receptions, and making connections.
• Joining Learning in Retirement, which costs $35 per year, is a member-run organization dedicated to meeting the intellectual, educational, and physical needs of all retirement-aged individuals (not just Georgia College employees).
• Joining our Retiree Association Executive Council to help plan for and serve our retirees.   

Facilitate communication between the university and its retirees.
Share and post communications.    

• Front Page
• GCRA list
• Facebook Retiree Association group
• University Advancement announcements
• GCRA website 
• Maintain an active website to showcase opportunities to participate on campus: Usery, links to events, sports, music, and theater.
• Maintain our Steps to Retirement and keep it updated annually.

Address matters related to perquisites and resources for retirees.

• Work to ensure current benefits and discounts continue.
• Share campus and community events.  

Work as a council to generate ideas for helpful information, activities, programs, or practices geared toward retirees.

• Develop programs targeted toward retirees to increase interest and participation.
• Maintain the Steps to Retirement and informational items. 
• Provide reminders about annual security requirements for continued use of your gcsu.edu email account.
   

RETIREE ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS

• Mrs. Cindy Bowen, Past Chair | cindy.bowen@gcsu.edu
• Mr. Mike Augustine, Member | mike.augustine@gcsu.edu
• Dr. Ken Farr, Member | ken.farr@gcsu.edu
• Dr. Sandra Gangstead, Chair 2026-2027 | sandra.gangstead@gcsu.edu
• Mr. David (Dave) Groseclose, Secretary- Treasurer | groseclose1954@gmail.com
• Dr. Robin O. Harris, Member | robin.harris@gcsu.edu
• Dr. Paul Jahr, Chair Emeritus | paul.jahr@gcsu.edu
• Mr. Kelly Pope, Liaison | kelly.pope@gcsu.edu
• Dr. Craig Turner, Member | craig.turner@gcsu.edu
• Mrs. Carol Ward, Member | carol.ward@gcsu.edu
• Mr. Artis Williamson, Member | artis.williamson@gcsu.edu
• Dr. Bob Wilson, Member | bob.wilson@gcsu.edu