Letters to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor: Welcome Waffle House

Dear Editor,

While reading the Litter Box on April 1st, I read a student’s complaint about Waffle House attending our Career Expo in March. The Career Center supports the career development of students and connects them with a variety of career opportunities so that students can pick the career path that is best for them.  I would like to address this student’s concern.

Waffle House has experienced tremendous growth during the economic downturn in our country and has continued to actively recruit at colleges and universities. As a Georgia company, they value our in-state graduates, so they also recruit at UGA.  Recent financial reports their 2009 earnings at over $520 million.

Because of their growth, Waffle House offers a variety of corporate and managerial opportunities for college graduates.  Their Management Training program teaches restaurant management and provides new hires with coaching from senior leadership and involvement in human resources, marketing, recruiting, and community relations. New Unit Managers undergo a 12-week training program and earn an average annual salary of $43,000 – $49,000.  Unit Managers advance to District Managers and then to Division Managers, who can make up to $94,000 annually.

Ned Adkins, a 2006 GC Marketing Alumni, is a Unit Manager who recently spoke at our Backpack-to-Briefcase Conference for the College of Business. He is excited about his career at Waffle House, and he looks forward to advancing in the company.  Most recently, Waffle House interviewed one of our MBA students for a corporate position.

Not all careers are meant for everyone, but it is our job and responsibility to inform students about career opportunities whenever and wherever they exist. As long as Waffle House continues to offer our graduates good jobs with a competitive salary, we will welcome them to campus.

Jennifer Cash, Assistant Director

Georgia College Career Center

Letter to the Editor: Drag Disappointment

Dear Editor,

I was greatly disappointed when i saw the pictures chosen for this years feature for this drag show. The pictures that were chosen were of people and acts who were preformed last year. I feel that by not using current pictures disrespects the people who worked so hard on the show. You would have done better not to put any pictures with the article in the first place. The article was sloppy and poorly constructed and seemed rushed. I feel like if the article was put off a week later, with current pictures, that feature would be better. Its this article that makes me question how current and accurate our paper is or is everyone trying to meet a deadline. I hope that you take my advice for future articles so this mistake wont happen again.

Roxy Russell

Mass Communication sophomore

Letter to the Editor: Parking Problems

Dear Editor,

While reading the most recent issue of the Colonnade online, the article concerning parking ticket fines caught my eye. I found it a little shocking that the city of Milledgeville makes so much money solely from parking fines. As a student at Georgia College, I realize how difficult it is to find a parking spot on campus.  The most frustrating concept to me is the large amount of employee parking spots in the A&S Commuter Lot that are available during the day. I think that the divider between the two sections of the parking lot should be pushed farther back so the student section is larger. This way, all of the spaces are being used instead of being empty all  afternoon.

Thanks for your time,

Kelsey Garrison

Posted by gcsunade on Apr 21 2011. Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.