COLLEGES
Brenau University
Brenau University was chartered in 1878 as the Georgia Baptist Female
Seminary, known late in 1890 as the Georgia Seminary and Conservatory of Music. In
1906, the name became Brenau College Conservatory. Brenau is formed from the
German word "brennan", which means "to burn" and the Latin word "aurum", meaning
"refined gold".
Brenau continues to provide challenging and superior educational programs
for students enrolled in its three divisions, the Women's College and the Evening
and Weekend Program.
The Women's College offers majors in over 30 fields and the
assessment-based curriculum ensures that all graduates have acquired specific
knowledge, skills and competencies in core studies as well as academic disciplines,
before graduation. Brenau maintains a low faculty-to-student ratio to ensure that
students receive individual attention in the classroom setting. The majority of
students reside in residence halls or live in sorority houses. The Women's College
attracts a number of international students and offers English as a second language
for students needing additional assistance in developing their English skills.
Evening and Weekend Programs were introduced in 1970 to meet the increasing
educational needs of working men and women. Students enrolled in these programs
can earn a bachelor's or master's degree at the Gainesville campus or at several
other locations in Georgia. Students may transfer credit to either of the colleges
and may also earn credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
administered by the Office of Career Planning and Placement.
Brenau University Department of Nursing offers a four-year baccalaureate
program leading to a Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing. The department is
accredited by the National League of Nurses and approved by the Georgia Board of
Nursing. Brenau also offers an RN to BSN program through its Peachtree Park campus
in Atlanta.
Brenau also offers degree programs in Art (Education, Commercial, Interior
Design); Ballet (Pedagogy, Performance); Music (Piano, Voice and Strings, Music
Education); and Theatre (jointly with Gainesville College).
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions, Brenau University,
One Centennial Circle,
Gainesville, GA 30501, or
call 770-534-6299.
Gainesville College
Gainesville College is located six miles southwest of Gainesville at Exit 4 of I-985.
For more information, contact:
Gainesville College
P. O. Box 1358,
Gainesville, GA 30503, or call
770-535-6241.
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Lanier Technical Institute
Lanier Technical Institute is located on a 24 acre campus approximately
seven miles south of Gainesville, just off I-985/GA 365 at Exit 4. Lanier
Technical Institute is located adjacent to Gainesville College. This close
proximity is conducive to offering joint diploma/degree programs. The Institute is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The mission of Lanier Technical Institute is to meet the changing
educational and technological needs of the local community, to promote and
participate in the economic development of the community, to minimize the barriers
to the educational opportunities provided, and to improve the intellectual and
technical skills of individuals. Adult literacy training, general academic and
technical education, customized business and industry training and continuing
education services are provided to help build and maintain a competitive economy
and to prepare area citizens for access to high skill, high wage jobs.
Lanier Technical Institute offers programs which prepare students for the
world of work after one or two years of classroom study and practical experience.
In addition to 22 programs of study, Lanier Technical Institute offers Tech Prep
and School-to-Work programs to encourage a smooth transition from High School to
post secondary education to work.
For more information, contact Lanier Technical Institute, P. O. Box 58,
Oakwood, GA 30566, or call 770-531-6300 or 1-800-676-6340 or Fax: 770-531-6306.
