Appendix 3.10.1 Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities at GC
SERVICE
Academic Engagement
MISSION/ PURPOSE
 Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
 Experiential Transcript
 Service Learning
Center for Engaged
Learning
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Emerging Leaders
Leadership Certificate Program
Georgia Education Mentorship (GEM)
Center for Student
Success
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Provides special assistance to “general
studies” advisors.
Provides resources and assistance for all
advisement.
Administers POUNCE (early
advisement/registration program)
Provides materials and faculty assistance
in First Year Academic Seminar and the
First Year Experience Program
Coordinates orientation components of
recruitment and retention
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ADMINISTRATOR/Credentials/Contact
Sara Faircloth, MPA
Program Coordinator
W-2 Beeson Hall
Campus Box 101
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3209
sara.faircloth@gcsu.edu
John W. Bowen, MEd
Coordinator of Leadership Programs
Campus Box 120
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Phone - 478-445-1227
Email - john.bowen@gcsu.edu
Mike Augustine
Senior Director for Advising and Retention
232 Lanier Hall
Phone 478-445-5999
mike.augustine@gcsu.edu
Center for Testing
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Manages testing programs such as U.S. and
Georgia History tests, the Senior Exit Exams,
the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS),
the CLEP tests, Miller Analogies Test, and the
College of Education Graduate
Proctors exams for students needing testing
accommodations
Proctors exams for distance learning courses
Sherry Jones, MEd, Director Academic Assistance/Testing Director
Testing since 1991 – 15 years @ previous universities in adult
education and developmental studies.
101 Lanier Hall
Campus Box 74
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-5016
Fax (478) 445-1916
sherry.jones@gcsu.edu
Counseling Services
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Provides professional counseling services
Encourages campus environment supportive
of students and conducive to learning
Anne Reynolds, Ph.D., Director –
Anne earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the
University of Georgia and her Bachelor of Arts degree from
Emory University in Psychology and Art History. She is a
licensed psychologist.
Suite 210 Wellness and Recreation Center
134 West Campus Drive
Campus Box 61
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-5331
Fax (478) 445-2962
evelyn.palm@gcsu.edu
Department of Public
Safety
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Manages campus safety, law enforcement,
security, crime prevention, safety -awareness,
parking control, shuttle service, fire drills and
emergency call boxes.
11 officers experienced in law enforcement
with 24/7 patrol
Chief Scott Beckner
Emergency: (478) 445-4400
Non-Emergency: (478) 445-4054
Fax: (478) 445-4404
Miller Hall
300 N. Wayne St.
Milledgeville, Ga. 31061
publicsafety@gcsu.edu
Ms. Katy Evans
Director
CBX 123
Lanier Hall 125
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Disability Services
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Create an accessible, inclusive campus where
all individuals with disabilities have an equal
opportunity to fully participate in and benefit
from all aspects of the employment and
educational environment.
Financial Aid
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Manages disbursement of financial assistant
through federal and state loans and provides
counseling services related to the obligations
and ethics of indebtedness.
Honors & Scholars
Program
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Provides enriched learning opportunities for
academically gifted students, including
interdisciplinary seminars, honors courses,
and advanced projects in the major
Courses taught by faculty with expertise in
subject matter.
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International Education
Center
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Promotes global awareness and provides
study-abroad opportunities for students and
faculty.
Facilitates admission and provides advisement
to international students
Advises International Club and assists with
special programs International Week
Organizes community and campus activities
such as International Host Family Program
and International Student Orientation
Provides support to Casa Mondo, the crosscultural living experience
Telephone: 478-445-5931
Fax: 478-445-1959
katy.evans@gcsu.edu
Cathy Crawley, Director
103 Parks Hall
Campus Box 30
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Telephone: 478-445-5149
Fax: 478-445-0729
cathy.crawley@gcsu.edu
Dr. Steven Elliott-Gower, Director
Dr. Elliott-Gower is director of the Honors Program and
associate professor of political science. He is faculty advisor to
the Honors Residential Learning Community and Eta Sigma
Alpha, and teaches international relations, global issues, and
U.S. foreign policy. He is the author and editor of numerous
books, articles, and book chapters on weapons proliferation.
215 Terrell Hall
Campus Box 29 | Milledgeville, GA 31061-0490
Phone 478-445-4025
Fax 478-445-5386
honors@gcsu.edu
Dr. Dwight Call. Asst. VP for International Education & Assoc. Prof.
Anthropology
PhD Anthropology
Taught numerous USG Study Abroad Programs
International Education Center
intladm@gcsu.edu
Location: 223 Lanier Hall
Phone: 478-445-4789
Fax: 478-445-2623
Campus Box 49
Residence Hall Learning
Communities
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Provides educational programming in
residence halls, including tutorial and
writing assistance. Honor’s Dorm, Casa
Mondo, Wellness Community, Leadership
Community, and Nursing
Nursing Contact/Pre-Nursing Advisor
Tamette Farrington, MS
Center for Student Success
221 Lanier Hall
Phone 478-445-2634
tamette.farrington@gcsu.edu
Student Health Services
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Nurse-practitioner run clinic that provides
primary care for enrolled students and health
education for campus community.
Alice Loper, Director
MSN Adult Health Emory University
FNP Emory University
Student Health Services
Wellness & Recreation Center
Campus Box 091
Phone 478-445-5288
Fax 478-445-3142
Clinic Director: alice.loper@gcsu.edu
The Learning Center
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Provides tutoring and study support
Medical Director on Call - Dr. Michael Duke
Jeanne Haslam
Coordinator of the Learning Center
Second Floor Library
Room #252
jeanne.haslam@gcsu.edu
The Writing Center
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Assists students with writing process.
University Career Center
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Networking with employers
Career Connection: Your online source for
jobs, internships, career fairs, and
campus interviews.
GA Internship Network (G.A.I.N.)
Creating a job search strategy
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Dr. Pete Carriere, Director
Assoc. Professor English
Lanier 209
(478) 445-5571
pete.carriere@gcsu.edu
Mary Roberts, Director
M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services from the University of
South Carolina and a B.A. in English from Presbyterian College
University Career Center
132 Lanier Hall
Campus Box 42
Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Wellness and Recreation
Center
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Applying for graduate school
Developing and critiquing resumes
Exploring majors and career choices
Transitioning from college to career
Preparing and searching for internships
Determining employment and salary
trends
Learning and implementing interview
techniques
Establishing effective wellness
educational programs
Providing state-of-the-art fitness facilities
and programs
Maintaining high quality intramural and
recreational sports activities
Providing quality student health services
and programs
Phone 478-445-5384
Fax 478-445-5818
career.center@gcsu.edu
Dave Terrell, Director
EdS in Health and Physical Education
Wellness and Recreation Center
134 West Campus Drive
Campus Box 125
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Phone: 478-445-7777
Fax: 478-445-7546
dave.terrell@gcsu.edu