ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Georgia College & State University is thrilled to extend an invitation to all alumni! We invite you to share your unique connection and experiences with Georgia College & State University.

Our oral history project offers alumni the platform to narrate their  Georgia College & State University story in their own words. These personal stories will be compiled into a collection that celebrates our alma mater and its enduring legacy.

This initiative is made possible through a partnership between the Alumni Engagement Office and Publishing Concepts (PCI). In addition to gathering stories, PCI will assist the Alumni Engagement Office in updating alumni biographical information. This ensures we maintain accurate records to stay connected with Georgia College & State University alums across the nation and beyond.

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I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and said they were working with Georgia College & State University. Is this a respectable project?

Georgia College & State University has partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for t has partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Georgia College & State University!

This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences from your time at Georgia College & State University and how the school helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.

PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years.

For more information and Frequently Asked Questions about this project, please see below. 
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Does Georgia College & State University benefit from this at all?

Yes, in a few different ways:

Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni. Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of our school.

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I would like to verify or update my information. How can I do this?

If you received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a real, live human being representing the Georgia College & State University - Oral History Project. They will verify the information we have on file for you and make any updates where needed.

If you received an email with an embedded link, simply click the link to go to the online site, and review your information. If you did not receive a postcard or email, you may call the dedicated Georgia College & State University update line at  800-201-0721

If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link to update your information.

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I ordered a publication/package over the phone and would like to cancel my order. How do I do this?

Contact PCI’s customer service help desk at
800-982-1590 or PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com, and they will take care of this for you!

Can I choose what information prints in the oral history project publication?

The information that is included in the publication is your name and class year, along with your story and photo. No contact information is printed. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your alumni record.

You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 or 
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How do I know my information will only be used for the oral history project publication purposes?

PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law. Upon completion of the project, PCI will redact PII (Personal Identifiable Information) from any and all electronic files that we have supplied or were produced by PCI in connection with the production of the Oral History Project.View moreView less

When will I receive my oral history publication?

The total duration of the project from initial outreach to directory release is approximately 12 months.

Please feel free to contact PCI’s customer service help desk at:
1-800-982-1590 or PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com for any questions or concerns.