Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
VISION: The Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management will attract & engage a diverse student body in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive campus community that results in the most satisfied, well-informed, and successful student. The Division will be a leader in providing a comprehensive recruitment, admission, financial aid, and student learning / support experience for our students.
MISSION: In support of the mission of the College, the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management tells our story to others to attract, enroll, and engage students in our community of scholars. Focusing on creating opportunities for intellectual, cultural, social, personal, and professional growth, the Division creates a supportive environment that encourages students to participate in curricular and co-curricular activities that promote intellectual curiosity, student success, and engaged citizenship.
STUDENT SUCCESS DEFINED: A successful student is one who:
- is actively engaged in their academic progress
- develops diverse and meaningful connections with others
- is respectful of policy, process, and timelines
- contributes positively to the campus, local, and global community
- acts as a self-advocate by utilizing resources to problem solve, provide appropriate feedback, and make informed decisions
- enhances the skills necessary to succeed in life after college
- has an increased sense of self-awareness and wellbeing.
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Team
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Dr. Jason Umfress
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management- Chief Student Affairs Officer
- SGA Advisor
Telephone: 912-279-5802, Email Dr. Umfress
Shauna Riggs
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Telephone:912-279-5802, Email Shauna Riggs
Dr. Michael Butcher
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
- Director, Residence Life and Housing
- Office of Student Conduct
- Office of Title IX
- Chair, Behavioral Intervention Team
- SGA Advisor
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor, Suite 218
Telephone: 912-279-5815, Email Dr. Butcher
Campus Policies & Student Conduct webpage
Student Government Association webpage
Admissions
Scott Argo
Assistant Vice President for Admissions & Recruitment, Email Scott Argo
Kimberly Burgess
Assistant Director of Admissions Operations, Email Kimberly Burgess
Shane Apps
Senior Admissions Counselor, Email Shane Apps
Javon Jones
Regional Admissions Recruiter for the Atlanta Area, Email Javon Jones
Thomeya Jimerson
Admissions Counselor for Transfer & International Student Services, Email Thomeya Jimerson
Mandy Lesseig
Admissions Counselor, Email Mandy Lesseig
Rachel Lee
Admissions Counselor, Email Rachel Lee
Taylor Kasper
Records Management Specialist, Email Taylor Kasper
Carolyn Neeld
Admissions Operations & CRM Coordinator, Email Carolyn Neeld
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor Suite 200
Telephone: 912-279-5701
Counseling & Disability Services
Jennifer Zak
Director of Counseling and Disability Services
- Resources for students with disabilities and ADA accommodation issues
Telephone: 912-279-5806, Email Jennifer Zak
Counseling Services webpage
Disability Services webpage
Dominique Driessen-Espana
Personal Counselor
- Short term counseling and referrals for personal counseling
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor Suite 232 Entrance is in the Student Health Center
Diversity & Inclusion
Quinton Staples
Director of Diversity Initiatives
- Program oversight for multicultural student organizations, programming, and community outreach
- Oversees Intercultural Programming Series
- Oversees Multicultural Lounge located in the SAC
Location: Student Activity Center (SAC)
Telephone: 912-280-7778, Email Quinton Staples
Financial Aid & Veteran's Affairs
Location: Andrews Center, First Floor
Telephone: 912-279-5722, Email Financial Aid
Terral Harris
Director of Financial Aid, Email Terral Harris
Hannah Watson
Associate Director of Financial Aid, Email Hannah Watson
Cammie Heinhold
Financial Aid Customer Service Clerk, Email Cammie Heinhold
Jennifer Schoof
Verification Specialist, Email Jennifer Schoof
Nicole Ransom
Financial Aid Counselor, Email Nicole Ransom
Susan Bratten
Financial Aid Counselor, Email Susan Bratten
Valeska Carter
Financial Aid Specialist & Veteran's Affairs Coordinator, Email Valeska Carter
- Helping students and families apply for and obtain financial assistance to achieve their educational goals.
- Offer a wide array of scholarship opportunities.
- Committed to helping veterans build a solid foundation for their future through benefits they have earned, and promoting a veteran-friendly campus environment.
- Open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Veterans Affairs, Email Veterans Affairs
Office of Financial Aid webpage
Call Center
Antiqua Shields
Call Center Coordinator, Email Antiqua Shields
Robin Jackson
Call Center Representative, Email Robin Jackson
Location: Student Activity Center
Telephone: 912-279-4525
Health center
Thearon Filson
Student Health Center Administrative Assistant , Email Thearon Filson
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor, Suite 232
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Telephone: 912-279-4537, Fax: 912-279-4534, Email Health Center
Mariner Recreation & CCGA ServiCes
Austin Siegel
- Fitness Center & Ropes Course Administration
- Campus Recreation and Wellness Programming
- CCGA Serves: Volunteer Services Programming
Location: Student Activities Center
Telephone: 912-279-5813, Email Austin Siegel
Fitness Center webpage
Intramural Sports webpage
Residence Life and Housing
Dr. Michael Butcher
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor
Telephone: 912-279-5815, Email Dr. Butcher
Tiffany Davis
Interim Director of Residence Life and Housing/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Location: Lakeside Village
Telephone: 912-279-4540
Ineia Mansfield Benton
Interim Residence Hall Director, Lakeside Village
Telephone: 912-279-4588, Email Ineia Mansfield-Benton
Erin Boyer
Residence Hall Director, Mariner Village
Telephone: 912-279-5826, Email Erin Boyer
Residence Life & Housing webpage
Student Life
Carly Morman
Coordinator for Student Engagement
Location: Campus Center, Second Floor
Telephone: 912-279-5808, Email Carly Morman