Summary Institutional Form

Name

Title

Responsibilities

Educational Qualifications Profession experience

Cheryl Rice Director, Excel Center

Developed UWG’s EXCEL Center (originally, Freshman Center) Program, components of which include: Academic Advisement for Undeclared Majors, Major/Career Exploration, Study Skills Training, Tutoring in Core Curriculum, Tri-level Mentoring Program for HOPE & First Year Scholars, Multicultural Achievement Program. Each Spring Term, teach course entitled, LEADERSHIP (XIDS 2002), which involves selection and training of student summer orientation leaders. Each Fall Term, teach SOCIOLOGY OF HUMOR, (SOCI 3100), a regular course in the Sociology Department.

B.A., WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, 1972 Department of Sociology and Anthropology Minor in Psychology, special interests in Literature, Philosophy and Religion. Full, four year tuition scholarship awarded as outstanding student in Bluefield District, W. Va. United Methodist Church. Memberships in Leadership Honor Society (ODK), Sociology Honor Society (AKD), and Psychology Honor Society (Psi Chi). M.ED., AUBURN UNIVERSITY, 1974 Department of Rehabilitation Services Full academic scholarship awarded in addition to living expenses stipend. M.A., AUBURN UNIVERSITY, 1977 Department of Sociology Graduate Assistant Thesis entitled, The Phenomenology of Humor.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA CARROLLTON, GEORGIA Director, EXCEL Center for Academic Success, 1996 - Present Adjunct Instructor, 1989 - 1996 HARALSON COUNTY CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED BREMEN, GEORGIA Principal Instructor, 1979 - 84 AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Adjunct Instructor, 1976 - 77 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA Adjunct Instructor Summer, 1975 & Summer 1976

Danny J. Gourley Associate Director,

Academic Advising, Excel Center

-Coordinate & develop EXCEL’s advisement program for undeclared & certain pre-major students at UWG & assist in the university wide academic

Master of Education, 2002, Middle Tennessee State University, Higher Education, Administration & Supervision

University of West Georgia, 2010-present, Associate Director of Academic Advising, Excel Center

advisement program -Supervise the work of Academic Advisors within the Excel Center -Advise a caseload of undergraduate students on academic matters following a holistic philosophy of academic advisement -Coordinate the EXCEL Center’s program in career/major exploration & provide personal assistance to students in exploring career/major options in relation to their academic programs of study -Coordinate program & provide services for academically at risk first year students -Develop and present recruitment & retention programming -Refer students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty, and support services for help with academic, personal, career counseling, academic skills development & financial aid. Develop internet resources & other forms of technology to support advisement -Maintain brochures & handouts as appropriate for academic advisement on UWG’s campus -Participate in orientation sessions, workshops & other programs -Contribute to the continuing development of the Excel

Bachelor of Arts, 1999, Middle Tennessee State University, English major, Philosophy minor

Washington State University, 2005-2010, Coordinator, Academic Resource Center US Army, 2003-2005, Education Specialist Middle Tennessee State University, 1997-2002, Learning Specialist

Center through committee work and through work with academic departments & other campus offices -Serve as liaison to other depts., offices or colleges -Advocate on behalf of students with faculty, staff, colleagues, and parents as appropriate -Serve as the academic advisement expert on USG’s core curriculum

Chris Geiger Director, Center for Student Involvement

Manage comprehensive student life program which includes Greek Life, University Programming, Leadership programs, and Student Organizations. Supervise four full-time staff, five graduate staff, and student staff. Manage budgets in excess of $580,000. Provide leadership and assistance with “Best Campus Ever” project in conjunction with Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Advise Student Government Association.

Master of Education, Student Personnel Services in Higher Education, University of South Carolina-Columbia, May 1986. National Association for Campus Activities/University of South Carolina Competency Program in Campus Activities Program Management, 1986.

Bachelor of Science, Major-Human Services, Minor-Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, May 1984.

Director, Center for Student Involvement, July 2010-present. Interim Director, Campus Center, May 2010-July 2010. . Associate Director of the Campus Center for Student Activities, University of West Georgia, July 2006-June 2010. Associate Director of Student Activities, University of West Georgia, July 2002-July 2006. Associate Director of Student Activities, University of West Georgia, July 1990-July 2002. Assistant Director of

Student Activities, University of West Georgia, July 1986-July 1990. Instructor, WGC 101 Freshmen Seminar, State University of West Georgia, 1987-1988. UWG1101, University Experience, 2005-present, XIDS 2002: What do you know about leadership? 2002

Michael D. Steele

Assistant Director for Greek Life, Center for Student Involvement

-Train, supervise, develop and evaluate a staff of 2 Graduate Students -Advise three governing councils and day to day activities ( 25 chapters)

-Liaison to University Housing in regards to the Greek Village

-Oversee day-to-day operating budget of $60,000.00

-Created and implemented a Chapter of Excellence program

-Hosted an Assessment Team visit to create the long range plan of Greek Life at UWG

M.Ed. Counselor Education: Student Affairs Administration, May 2004, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY- CLEMSON, SC B.S. Family and Consumer Science, August 200,2 WINTHROP UNIVERSITY- ROCK HILL, SC

Assistant Director for Greek Life Carrollton, GA University of West Georgia│Student Involvement 7/10 – present Area Coordinator for Fraternity/Sorority Housing Clemson, SC Clemson University│Residential Life 12/06-7/10 Area Coordinator Salem, VA Roanoke College│Residence Life 07/04-12/06 Coordinator for Greek Life and Leadership Salem, VA Roanoke College│Residence Life

07/04-12/06 Emerging Leader Instructor Salem, VA Roanoke College│Faculty/Staff Learning Community 07/05-12/05 Fraternity Housing Resident Director Clemson, SC Clemson University│University Housing 07/02-06/04

Donna K. Haley

University Registrar -Manages and oversees the office of the University Registrar to include hiring and supervising staff, preparing and monitoring assigned budgets, and developing initiatives which provide vision in the development of services essential to the academic community. -Supervises the preparation of the schedule of classes, the University’s Undergraduate Catalog, production of student grade reports, transcripts, registration, athletic eligibility of student athletes and graduation clearance. -Plans policies and procedures for records and registration management; ensures that student record data are entered, processed, handled,

1999, Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA Master of Business Administration 1996, Mercer University Macon, GA Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA University Registrar 9/2008 - present Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Senior Associate Registrar & Divinity Registrar 12/2002 - 9/2008 Davidson County Community College Lexington, NC Director of Admissions & Retention 9/2001 - 12/2002 Director of Student Services 12/2000 - 8/2001

and interpreted correctly both internally and externally.

-Plans for the development, implementation, and oversight of student information systems, including Web systems. -Actively participates on University Academic Policy and Planning committees and represents the University at regional and national conferences and meetings.

Mercer University Macon, GA Associate Director of Admissions 02/1994 - 12/2000

Cassie N. Morgan Associate Registrar Partner with the Registrar in the leadership, direction and management of the Registrar’s Office

Directly supervise and successfully lead a team professional staff members

Aid in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures, goals, and budgetary objectives

Execute and interpret academic policy while providing excellent service to students, faculty, and staff

Serve as an ITS liaison concerning technical issues and departmental projects

Oversee registration, course schedule building, departmental website, graduation processing for graduate students, and data extractions for the Board of Regents

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor: Philosophy December 2008 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA

03/09-Present UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA, Registrar’s Office - Carrollton, GA Associate Registrar 05/05-12/08 UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA, Health Services - Carrollton, GA Staff Assistant 08/04-03/05 RANDSTAD NORTH AMERICA (Staffing Agency) - Carrollton, GA Sales and Recruiting Agent 10/99-08/04 COMAC, INC. (Literature fulfillment center) - Austell, GA Operations Manager

Helen Diamond Steele Director of First-Year -Coordinate and supervise first- Doctor of Philosophy, Director of First-Year

Experience year programs, orientation, commuter services, and parent programs

-Support University-level retention, progression, and graduation initiatives in cooperation and collaboration with other departments in all university divisions

-Identify and implement intervention strategies for at-risk students using MAP-Works

-Lead First-Year Programs Advisory Board and other campus committees

-Manage and develop departmental budgets

-Supervise 1 professional, 1 staff, 4 graduate assistants, and student employees

-Manage UWG 1101 first-year seminar course, including recruitment of faculty and staff instructors

-Teach at least one section of first-year seminar course every fall term

-Coordinate of administrative and functional processes for learning communities and living-learning communities

-Train and support all First-Year Experience personnel

-Develop proper assessment and ad hoc reports for continual improvement of programs

Educational Leadership anticipated August 2012 Concentration: Higher Education Cognate Area: Statistics Dissertation: Racial Identity Development of Mixed Race College Students Study Abroad: University of Sheffield, England April 2008 – May 2008 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, Clemson, SC Master of Education, Higher Education and Student Affairs May 2004 Dual Concentration: Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs Administration UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC Bachelor of Science, Biology December 2001 Magna Cum Laude WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, Rock Hill, SC

Experience July 2010-present University of West Georgia│Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Carrollton, GA Graduate Research Assistant July 2007-July 2010 Clemson University│ Eugene T. Moore School of Education Clemson, SC Doctoral Intern April 2008-May 2008 University of Sheffield│Student Services Department Sheffield, England Interim Director of Multicultural Affairs June 2006-July 2007 Roanoke College│ Office of Multicultural Affairs Salem, VA Interim Area Coordinator December 2006-May 2007 Roanoke College│ Office of Residence Life Salem, VA Student Leader Resources Coordinator May 2004-June 2006

Radford University│ Department of Student Activities Radford, VA Residence Hall Director July 2002-May 2004 University of South Carolina│Department of University Housing Columbia, SC Conference Hall Director May 2003-August 2003 University of South Carolina│ Department of University Housing Columbia, SC Greek Life Intern March 2003-May 2003 University of South Carolina│Office of Greek Life Columbia, SC Student Affairs Intern January 2003-March 2003 South University│ Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs Columbia, SC

Justin R. Barlow Director of Admissions Management of UWG Recruitment Process: Developed and implemented a sales & marketing plan involving the creation of an outgoing call-center, customer relationship management system, new scholarship programs, and segmented recruitment

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. 2002-2004 M.A. in Higher Education Administration University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA. 1996-2000 B.S. in Economics and B.S. Ed in Secondary Education

Director of Admissions, University of West Georgia Interim Director of Admissions 2011 – 2012 University of West Georgia

messages using variable printing. University Recruitment and Processing: Manages on an interim basis the university’s entire admissions office. -Supervises, assesses, and provides direct feedback to 3 professional staff members and 8 full-time staff members -Hosted the largest Preview Day in university history and generated a 13% increase in student attendance year-to-year for all 2010-2011 Preview Days -Works directly with departments across campus to meet institutional needs Campus Leadership: Collaborates with academic and non-academic departments across campus including serving as a leader of the university’s yield/ enrollment group. -Developed choreographed communications to ease and increase enrollment with Housing, Registrar, Enrollment Services, and Financial Aid. Policy Guidance: Reengineered UWG admission policies based on current state residency and admission policies and provides daily guidance for employee implementation.

Associate Director of Admissions 2009 – 2011 University of West Georgia . Associate Director of Admissions 2007 – 2009 Armstrong Atlantic State University Academy Program Specialist 2004 – 2007 Advanced Academy, University of West Georgia Admissions Counselor 2003 – 2004 Boston University Academy, Boston University Secondary Placement Coordinator 2002 – 2004 Lynch School of Education Practicum Office, Boston College . Academy Residential Coordinator 2000 – 2002 Advanced Academy, University of West

Georgia

Ketty Hubbell Ballard Associate Director of Admissions

-Direct Supervisor for 6 Admissions Recruitment Staff- 2 Admissions Representatives, 2 Senior-Level Admissions Representatives, Assistant Director of Campus Outreach and Assistant Director of Transfer Operations -Responsible for all UWG Recruitment Efforts and Tri-State Recruiting Territories -Coordinator for all International Admissions to UWG -Manager for all Staff Development for Admissions Recruitment Staff -Liaison with Recruiting Efforts Campus-Wide and the UWG Admissions Office -Manage Banner Reports related to Application Reports to show progress/decline in trends for application figures -Direct Call Jobs for Recruitment Staff to promote complete applications and yield -Assessment for Territory Management among all Recruiters in Admissions Office -Local Service Area Recruiter for over 50% of all incoming students to UWG- Carroll, Coweta, and Heard Counties -Organizer for Carroll County PROBE Fair- increase to over 10 high schools listed as

Georgia Southern University –Fall 2013 Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration University of West Georgia - Fall 2007 Bachelor of Arts in German, History Minor University of West Georgia Study Abroad Summer 2006 University of Oldenburg, Germany

University of West Georgia , August 2011-Present: Associate Director of Admissions; August-November 2011: Interim Associate Director University of West Georgia, January 2008-July 2011: Admissions Representative

participants in 2011 from three counties across West Georgia -Work directly with the Interim Director of Admissions to maintain all communication related to recruitment material, acceptance packets, and yield publications -Accountable for all Visit Programs to UWG -Preview Day, Daily Campus Tours, Special Promotable Event Times of the Year such as President’s Day, Columbus Day, College for a Day, Athletic Recruitment Weekends, etc. -Work closely with the Outbound and Incoming Call Centers to promote customer service and yield for all levels of student recruitment funnel- inquiries to enrolled students at UWG

Kimberly Jordan Director of Financial Aid Responsible for administering federal, state and institutional financial aid. Currently oversee a staff of 7 full time and 5 part time employees. Oversee the Financial Aid/Registrar/Admissions call center with a staff of 3 full time and 7 part time employees. Develop and oversee the office budget. Responsible for the planning and implementation of all activities related to financial aid and the Call Center. Develop policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Create and

Mississippi University for Women, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1989

University of West Georgia, Director of Financial Aid, 1996-present West Georgia College, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 1994-1996 Georgia State University, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 1994 Georgia State

constantly evaluate the office structure as it pertains to the accurate delivery of federal and state funds. Develop training for all staff in Financial Aid, the Call Center and the Enrollment Services Center (one-stop shop). Manage and supervise all financial aid processes for awarding all forms of financial aid. Serve on various committees across campus and foster collaboration with other offices. Develop new customer service initiatives to better serve students and ensure that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid. . Responsible for the setup of the Banner Financial Aid system and verify that all rules are compliant with federal and state laws. Develop student costs of attendance. Maintains financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports. Maintain financial aid records for each student and ensure the appropriate destruction of documents and records. Implemented the Quality Assurance program and conduct reviews of data regarding verification.

University, Financial Aid Counselor, 1992-1994

Jessica Wiggins Graduate Financial Aid Counselor

-Assist students with financial aid issues and problems -Run Banner Job Reports and update financial aid information

Bachelor of Arts in History: Secondary Education, May 2010 University of West Georgia

Graduate Financial Aid Counselor University of West Georgia, Office of

in Banner

-Compose correspondence to notify students of discrepancies in financial aid –

-Apply mandatory health insurance waivers in Banner

-Run insurance reports and process payment for mandatory health insurance

-Process Graduate Research Assistant, Graduate Assistant, and Graduate Teaching Assistant Personnel Action Requests

-Verify Graduate Research Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and Graduate Teaching Assistants meet hours and GPA requirement

-Update Assistantship webpage through OpenText

-Evaluate and verify certification program sheets for financial aid

-Calculate student loan limits and post to Banner

-Determine the validity of student financial aid appeals

-Supervise student assistant and graduate assistant on certain tasks and assignments

Masters of Education in Professional Counseling: College Student Affairs, Expected Graduation Date December 2013 University of West Georgia

Financial Aid July 2010 – Present Co-Chair, Keeping HOPE Alive Program University of West Georgia, EXCEL Center December 2011 - Present Casual Labor University of West Georgia Health Services May 2010 – July 2010 Student Assistant University of West Georgia Health Services January 2007 – May 8, 2010

Leslie T. Cottrell Director of Student Health Services

takes care of 11,500 students at UWG with 38K visits and 41K prescriptions filled at the Infirmary in 2009. Staff of 20 including 3 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Health Educators, 2 Pharmacists, and 2 Patient Advocates.

1985-88 Methodist Hospital,

Indianapolis, IN Residency in

Family Practice

1980-84 Medical College of

Georgia, Augusta, Ga. M.D.

1977-80 Converse College,

1999-present -Director

of Student Health

Services, UWG. Health

Services

1999-present-Medical

Director of Bowden-Mt Zion Primary HCC, Inc

Spartanburg, S.C. B.A. in

Biology and Chemistry

1988-99 Private

Practice, Elizabethtown,

Ky.

Lisa G. Adams Director, Counseling & Career Development Center

Responsible for operations, personnel and budget of large university counseling center. Including counseling services, disability services, and career development.

2008, Auburn University, Auburn, AL Ph.D., Counselor Education, & Supervision 2000 University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA M.Ed., Community Counseling 1989 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL M.F.A. Theatrical Directing 1986 LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA B.A., Speech Communications and Theatre LICENSURE 2000-present Licensed Professional Counselor

State of Georgia, License 03906

9/2011 – Present Director Student Development Center, University of West Georgia 8/2008 – 8/2011 Coordinator of Career and Academic Counseling, University of West Georgia 4/2004 – Present Private Practice, West Georgia Psychiatric Center, LaGrange, GA 8/2004 – 8/2008 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn, AL Cater Center for Career and Academic Excellence . 8/2000 – 6/2004 Director of Career Development, LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA 4/2001 - 6/2004 Consultant, Caterpillar Inc., LaGrange, GA 6/2000 – 8/2000

Counselor, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 8/1999 – 6/2000 Counseling Intern, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 2/2000 – 10/2000 Counselor, Haralson County Juvenile Justice, Bremen, GA

Donjanea Fletcher Williams

Interim Coordinator of Outreach and Programs / Counselor

Develop, implement and coordinate classroom presentation and counseling outreach programs and activities on campus; Serve as Director of Media and Outreach for a $300K federally funded grant program (PREVENT@UWG); Conduct clinical intake assessments; facilitate individual personal, career and academic counseling sessions; planning, facilitating psycho-educational groups and workshops; create mental health related newsletters and other marketing materials; co-chair committees (wellness and conflict) coordinate marketing for ADR programs; facilitate conflict management workshops; conduct mediation intake assessments; workplace mediator

Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.) in Professional Counseling and Supervision - anticipated graduation July 2012 University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA Specialist Degree in Guidance and Counseling - 2008 University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling - 2006 University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA Community Counseling Student of Year (2006) Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – 2000 University of Georgia - Athens, GA

October 2006-Present University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Interim Coordinator of Outreach and Programs/Counselor June 2006-September 2006 Mercer University Career Services Atlanta, GA, Intern January 2006- May 2006 St. Jude’s Family Care Center Atlanta, GA Substance Abuse Intern Case Manager September 2005-August 2006 One Source Counseling Atlanta, GA Intern Counselor July 2005-November 2005 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Intern June 2005- November 2005 State of Georgia Merit System Atlanta, GA Employee Assistance Intern June 2001-Jaunary 2005 CNN Newsource Atlanta, GA Writer/Package Producer

Matthew R. Miller Director, University Recreation

Provide vision and leadership for all essential components of the department including the mission statement, assessment plan, strategic planning goals, risk management, marketing, and departmental policies and procedures. Direct all operations of the department including club sports, fitness/wellness, intramural sports, marketing, outdoor recreation, special events, and student training & development. -Provide leadership to a team of eight professional staff and approximately 130 student team members who carry out the aforementioned functional areas of the department -Successfully merge two independent departments, Campus Recreation and Campus Center Operations, into one

Purdue University, May 2001, Masters of Science, Health & Kinesiology Ohio University, June 1999 Bachelor of Science, Sports Industry

University of West Georgia: University Recreation (UREC) - Carrollton, GA 2010-Present: Director North Carolina State University: Carmichael Complex Facilities & Operations (CCFO) - Raleigh, NC 2002-2004 & 2007-2010: Director (2008-2010), Associate Director (2007-2008), Assistant Director (2002-2004) University of Alabama at Birmingham: Office of Campus Recreation – Birmingham, AL 2004-2007: Associate Director of Campus Recreation

comprehensive department, University Recreation. This merger enhanced the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the operation -Manage a departmental operating budget of approximately $1 million dollars and create a repair and replacement plan for capital equipment owned by the department -Work collaboratively with other university entities such as Facilities Operation, Grounds Management, etc. on the construction of a new 4.2 acre intramural sports outdoor field complex, to be completed in Fall/Winter of 2011 -Work collaboratively with other university agencies such as legal and risk management, housekeeping, athletics, housing and residence life, student activities, etc. to deliver safe, clean, and quality recreational facilities, programs, and services to the university community -Create a UREC brand consisting of logo and positive message development. In conjunction with University Communications and Marketing, revamp all print and digital medium to reflect the new brand and capitalize on the University’s new “Go West”

campaign -Serve on a variety of committees and work teams such as: “Best Campus Ever” committee, “Faculty/Staff – Student Engagement Outside the Classroom” committee, and search committee for ITS Director of Infrastructure Services -Develop annual goals, learning outcomes and appropriate assessment tools, and a calendar of events/programs designed to maximize participation, learning, and engagement in each specific UREC program

Bradley A. Whittaker Associate Director of Programs, University Recreation

Provide vision and leadership for an extensive intramural sports program (over 25 activities), a diverse outdoor recreation program (50 ft. climbing wall, outdoor equipment rental center, and 14 trips), a comprehensive fitness and wellness program (over 60 group exercise classes, personal training and fitness assessment) and created a fully functioning club sports program (launched in January 2012) within a university of approximately 17,000 students, faculty and staff. -Supervising and evaluate three full-time, benefits eligible staff members; Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, Assistant

Master in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of North Texas May 2001 School of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation Bachelors of Science in Adventure Recreation, Ohio University August 1999 College of Health and Human Services

Associate Director of Programs July 2011 – Present University of West Georgia Director/Assistant Director – Intramural & Club Sports Dec. 2004 – June 2011 Ohio University Co-Director – CAMPus REC Summer Day Camp April 2010 – Present Ohio University Instructor – Recreation Studies December 2004 – 2010 Ohio University

Director of Intramural Sports, and Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation

-Assisted in the continued development of a comprehensive Operational Plan for implementation of goals and objectives for University Recreation programs and facilities that focus on student learning

-Responsible using a zero-based budget model for the creation and oversight of four area-specific budgets totaling over $190,000 which includes budget worksheets, fund distribution, and monthly reconciliation

-Developed a new department web site using the Red Dot web development software

-Assisted in creating comprehensive marketing materials for University Recreation programs and facilities

-Cultivated relationships with other campus entities such as Intercollegiate Athletics, Housing and Residence Life, Greek Life, Center for Student Involvement, and First-Year Experience to assist in achieving the institutions goal of creating a vibrant campus atmosphere

-Developed a monthly qualitative and quantitative reporting system for on-going program assessment.

Staff Member – AYF’s International Leadership Conference Summer 1995 – Summer 2004 Shelby, MI

-Assisted in the development of program evaluation for Intramural Sports, Fitness and Wellness, and Outdoor Recreation using the Survey Monkey on-line software.

-Assisted in the development of a thorough University Recreation Repair and Replacement plan

-Serve as primary liaison with American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) for their on-campus sponsorship and sampling program

-Create a foundation for a healthy organizational culture that embraces change, empowers staff and creates a “feedback expected” environment

-Serve on multiple department of Student Affairs committees to assist in enhancing the universities’ collaborative atmosphere

Sherry Robinson Director, Enrollment Services Center

Plan and coordinate activities of the Enrollment Service Center, including determining goals for the department, evaluating personnel and effecting improvements. Responsible for the employment of new personnel and retention, promotion or termination of current staff. Responsible for supervising staff with a goal of providing quality customer service and a

2009-2012, Director, Enrollment Services Center, University of West Georgia 1996-2009, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, University of West Georgia 1991-1996, Student Affairs Specialist, Financial Aid, West

collaborative approach to problem solving. Oversee the planning and implementation of expenditures of funds budgeted for the Department. Collaborate with other campus offices regarding matters of mutual concern. Represent the Department in related institutional and community activities Adjust procedures as needed and communicate changes in policies and procedures to staff and university community. Development of unit plan, budget requests, and monitor office expenditures. Assist students, parents, faculty and staff in regards to enrollment services.

Georgia College 1985-1991, Coordinator of Office Services, Financial Aid, West Georgia College 1981-1985, Clerk II, Financial Aid, West Georgia College

Jennifer Gordon Jordan Departmental Associate: RPG/Wolf Watch/SAP/LOANS, Enrollment Services Center

-Counsel student and parents interesting in receiving financial aid. -Monitor and administer the ESC RPG Grant funded initiative to increase Retention, Progression, and Graduation at UWG. -Assist students with navigation and troubleshooting of Wolf Watch. -Assist the HOPE/Satisfactory Academic Progress coordinator with student traffic and Banner. -Assist the Loan coordinator with data entry, loan processing, student traffic and

M.A., University of West Georgia (2012) Major: Psychology B.A., University of West Georgia (2007) Major: Psychology B.S., University of West Georgia (2007) Major: Biology, Concentration in Pre-Medical Biology

October 2010-Present Departmental Assoc: RPG/Wolf Watch/SAP/LOANS, UWG ESC May 2006 – October 2010 Accounting Assistant/Loan Coordinator, UWG Financial Aid/ESC January 2003 – May 2006 Financial Aid Student Worker (FWS), UWG Financial Aid

Banner. -Assist the Wolf Watch coordinator with student traffic, graduation application intake, and Banner. Make daily deposits for Graduation application fees. Assist other co-workers when needed. Work the ESC front desk when lacking coverage: printing certifications of enrollment, transcript processing, answering front desk phone, initial point of contact for students in the ESC. Maintain the ESC website. Work in SCT Banner, Wolf Watch, and Banweb daily.

Stephen J. Whitlock Director, Housing and Residence Life

Master of Science in

Management 2004 Concentration of Study:

Human Resources

Management

University of Alabama in

Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

Bachelor of Arts in

Psychology 1999 Minor: Interdisciplinary

Business Administration

Eastern Illinois University,

Charleston, IL

High School Diploma 1995 Greenville High School,

Greenville, IL

Director of Housing and Residence Life, University of West Georgia May 2008 – Current Associate Director for Housing and Residence Life, Mississippi State University June 2005 – May 2008 Area Coordinator, University of Alabama in Huntsville June 2002-June 2005 Resident Director, University of Alabama in

Huntsville June 1999 - June 2002 Closing Manager/ Waiter, The Clock Tower Restaurant, Huntsville, AL September 2000-December 2004 North Alabama Basketball Officials Association, Huntsville, AL August 1999-February 2005 Intramural Sports Supervisor, Resident Assistant, and Night Assistant, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston IL. October 1995-May 1999 Cast Member, Walt Disney World , Orlando FL May 1997-August 1998

Dawn Vavrik Palmer Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life

-Serve as a member of the central residence life leadership team to establish goals, evaluate policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in line with departmental mission and vision -Coordinate recruitment and selection processes for 2 full-time mid-level professional

Master of Science, College Student Personnel, Illinois State University, May 2000 Bachelor of Science, English Education, Illinois State University, May 1998

Assistant Director for Residence Life University of West Georgia, Department of Housing and Residence Life, July 2006-present Area Coordinator Appalachian State University, Housing and Residence Life, July

staff, 11 graduate assistants, and over 100 undergraduate student staff -Directly supervise 2 full-time mid-level professional staff -Indirectly supervise over 100 graduate and undergraduate student employees -Coordinate duty and crisis response procedures for 3,000 students in campus housing -Adjudicate serious student conduct code violations -Oversee programming and supply budgets in excess of $50,000 and personnel budget in excess of $500,000 -Coordinate annual and on-going training for all full-time and student staff -Coordinate and instruct credit-bearing Resident Assistant class -Serve as the primary advisor to the Association of Residence Hall Councils -Develop and administer evaluation processes for all full-time and student staff -Recruit and supervise short-term interns

2004-June 2006 Resident Director University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Office of Residential Life, July 2000-June 2004 Assistant Residence Hall Director (Graduate Assistantship) Illinois State University, University Housing Services, July 1998-May 2000 ACUHO-I Intern North Carolina State University, University Housing, Summer 1999 Resident Assistant (Undergraduate Student Position) Illinois State University, University Housing Services, August 1994-May 1996 Living-Learning Community Experience Residential Peer Mentoring (RPM) Community University of West Georgia, 2007-present Leadership & Service Residential Learning

Community Appalachian State University, 2004-2006 Outdoor Adventure Residential Learning Community Appalachian State University, 2004-2006 Leadership Experience through Academic Development and Service (LEADS) Living- Learning Community University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002-2004

Wanda McGukin Director, Career Services -Develop and manage a comprehensive career services program supporting the professional growth and job search activities of students and alumni -Collaborate with faculty and staff in development of effective programs and outreach strategies for students -Provide supervision and professional development opportunities for staff members -Overall responsibility for budget development/management -Develop relationships with employers to provide employment opportunities for students/alumni -Represent the University and

State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA MASTER’S OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 1997 West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, 1993 Minor: Business Administration Associate of Science, Marketing 1979

University of West Georgia Department of Career Services 1995-Present Director May 2006-present Associate Director 2002-2006 Assistant Director 1995-2002 University of West Georgia Department of Alumni Services Coordinator of Alumni Services 1994-1995 University of West Georgia Office of Vice President

Career Services at community functions

-Collaborate with other areas on campus to provide diverse programs for students and graduates

for Student Services Administrative Coordinator 1993-1994 University of West Georgia Senior Administrative Secretary 1987-1993 Department of Public Safety University of West Georgia Traffic Services Coordinator 1986-1987 Southwire Company Carrollton, GA 1971-1986

Vicki G. Hardin Assistant Director, Career Services

-Oversee a volunteer opportunities program -Recruit and develop contacts with volunteer organizations -Match students with volunteer opportunities -Create marketing materials promoting volunteer program -Develop and conduct workshops, class presentations on volunteering, resume writing, interviewing and other career-related topics -Conduct mock interviews -Provide assistance to education majors with resume writing, cover letters, interviewing -Plan and coordinate annual Education Career Fair -Plan and coordinate annual

Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education 1977

Assistant Director University of West Georgia, Department of Career Services, Assistant Director Carrollton, GA August 2004 - Present Oak Mountain Academy, Carrollton, GA 1978 – 2003 Admission Director 1991 – 2003 Oak Mountain Academy, Carrollton, GA Assistant Headmaster 1995 – 2003 Oak Mountain Academy,

Community Involvement Fair -Serve as a liaison to the education department as well as other academic departments -Help with other department events -Coordinate intern, co-op and shadow program -Assist with employer relations and on campus recruiting -Maintain Career Services website

Carrollton, GA Middle/Upper School Administrator/Teacher 1978 – 2003

Jo Etta Miller Assistant Director of Student Affairs Business, Planning & Finance

-Serve as Divisional Budget Analyst -Review and resolve divisional budget issues -Provide budget monitoring and reconciliation processes for departments

1993 – 1994 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Accounting / 6 hours School Business Administrator Certification 1978 – 1979 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Graduate School / 9 hours toward Master’s in Education 1974 - 1978 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Bachelor of Science Degree: Mathematics

University of West Georgia (April 15, 2008 to date) Office of Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Business Operations Specialist University of West Georgia (January 22, 2007 – April 14, 2008) Internal Audit Department – Lead Auditor University of West Georgia (March 1, 2006 – January 19, 2007) Human Resources – Training Coordinator Kennesaw State University (January –February, 2006) Casual Labor – Card

Services Center Forrest County Agricultural High School District (April 1980 – September, 2004) School Business Administrator / Chief Financial Officer

Patricia “Trish” Causey Assistant Dean of Students Chief Judicial Officer for the University -Oversee the Student Conduct code for both individual students and student organizations -Serve as Judicial Officer to adjudicate conduct code violations. -Train and supervise the Student Judicial Commission and Student Organization Judicial Committee -Maintain judicial records for the University Campus Intervention Team Case Manager -Schedule meetings of the Campus Intervention Team as needed. -Coordinate communication process across divisional lines and follow up with referrals and interventions. -Maintain appropriate records related to Campus Intervention referrals. -Coordinate outreach and education to the University Community related to dealing

West Georgia College Master of Education, Counseling and Educational Psychology 1981 Bachelor of Arts, History 1971 Reinhardt College Associate Arts, General Studies 1969

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Assistant Dean of Students 2008-Present Chief Judicial Officer for the University Campus Intervention Team Case Manager Title IX Deputy Coordinator Interim Director Residence Life and Student Judicial Affairs 2007-2008 Associate/Assistant Director Residence Life and Student Judicial Affairs 1982-2007 Residence Life Coordinator 1978-1982 Classroom Teacher, Coweta County Board of Education 1971-1978

with distressed students. Title IX Deputy Coordinator -Monitoring and oversight for Title IX complaints received from students. -Review policies and establish procedures for filing Title IX Grievances. -Educate and train Title IX investigators

Scot A. Lingrell Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and Dean of Students

Member of the senior leadership team for an institution with a diverse enrollment of 11,600 -Lead a Division with a $25 million budget (E&G, auxiliary, and student fees) and 140 full-time employees -Leadership and Supervision for multiple functional area Directors including o Admissions o Registrar o Financial Aid o First Year Experience and Orientation o Enrollment Services Center o Excel Center for Academic Success o Housing and Residence Life o University Recreation o Health Services o Counseling and Career Development o Career Services o Center for Student Involvement

Ohio University, Athens Ohio Doctorate of Philosophy, Higher Education Administration, May 2004 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Master of Arts, College Student Personnel, May 1992 Master of Arts, Guidance and Counseling, May 1992 Bachelor of Arts in Communication, August 1988

Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Dean of Students University of West Georgia, Carrollton Georgia February 2012-Present Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management University of West Georgia, Carrollton Georgia February 2005-February 2012 Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and Director of Admission James A. Rhodes State College, Lima Ohio September 2003-February 2005 Director of Student

o Greek Life o Disability Services o Veterans Services

Recruitment, Admissions and Advising James A. Rhodes State College, Lima Ohio January 2000-September 2003 Associate Director of Admissions for High School Relations The University of Toledo March 1996-January 2000 Assistant Director of Admissions for Marketing Wayne State University April 1994-March 1996 Academic Advisor Wayne State University August 1992-April 1994

This list represents all Director-level, and Associate Director-level (2nd in command) professional staff in our division. It also includes all professional staff in the Vice President’s office. All other professional staff titles and resume’s can be found at www.westga.edu/vpsa under “Qualifications of Staff” link in the left column.