“A Degree of Difference”

1. The Office of Student Success “A Degree of Difference” Allison Taylor | Elena Deloach | Kari White | Martiez Moore December 7, 2011

2. Overview • History, Rundown, and Mission • Organizational Structure • Director of Student Life • Director of Residence Life • Operating Style • Multicultural Mission • Final Impressions South Georgia College

3. History Founded as The 11th District A&M School One of the original members of the USG South Georgia College Name changes to South Georgia College Became the first state-supported 2-year college in Georgia

4. Institutional Setting • 23 Degrees Offered • 1:20 Faculty-Student Ratio • One of few two year schools who offer housing • Open-door Admissions Policy South Georgia College

5. South Georgia College Take A Look Inside SGC!

6. New Mission • South Georgia college is a two-year residential institution that serves the educational, social, and economic development of the region by providing accessible, high quality student-centered education. • South Georgia College is a four-year residential institutionthat serves the educational, social, and economic development of the region by providing accessible, high quality, student-centered associate degrees and a limited number of baccalaureate degree programs. Through close collaboration with faculty and staff, students are engaged in educational opportunities that empower them for success in a sustainable global society. South Georgia College prepares students to think critically, communicate proficiently, and act responsibly as civic-minded, environmentally conscious citizens. South Georgia College

7. Gathering Information • Mr. Wes Brown (VP) – Telephone • Mrs. Sue Miller (Director/ Dean)- Interview • Mr. Andrew Johnson (Director)- Interview • Ms. Annette Nation (Coordinator) – Email Interview • Observation- Campus Visit • Document Analysis South Georgia College

8. Organizational Structure South Georgia College

9. Organizational Structure South Georgia College

10. Picture of Sue Miller Here Director of Student Life • Reports directly to the VP of Student Success • Responsibilities given to office, not to individuals • Silo Effect - South Georgia College

11. Please, allow me to introduce myself. South Georgia College

12. Director of Residence Life • Reports directly to the VP of Student Success • Works closely with various departments • ROAR (Resident Orientation and Registration) • Newspaper: The Tiger's Den South Georgia College

13. Operating Style • Post Conventional View • Five Qualities South Georgia College

14. Operating Style ”Over the last 4 months, I have observed great commitment on the part of the Student Success Department.  Although staff members have been put in place to address specific aspects of the student’s college experience, the department works as a team that is able to cross over and meet the needs of our students.   We meet regularly and share reports from each office in order to consistently evaluate our progress.” – Annette Nation, New Disabilities Services Coordinator South Georgia College

15. Multicultural Mission • President’s Goals • Town and Gown Relationship • Cultural Events Committee • Cultural Exchange Club South Georgia College

16. Final Impressions • Elena • Kari • Allison • Martiez South Georgia College

17. The Office of Student Success “A Degree of Difference” … Any Questions?