Table of Contents
Directory of Correspondence
Undergraduate Degrees
University Calendar
Overview
Admissions Policies
Financial Information
Campus Services
Academic Regulations
Degree Requirements
Programs of Study
Arts and Sciences
Business Administration
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Computer and Information Sciences
Education
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University System of Georgia
Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
Heads of the Institution
Officers of Administration
Faculty
Campus Map
Index
Undergraduate Course Descriptions

THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

The University System of Georgia includes all state-operated institutions of higher education in Georgia-4 research universities, 2 regional universities, 13 state universities, 15 associate degree colleges. These 34 public institutions are located throughout the state.

A 15-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System, which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments of Board members are made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Regular terms of Board members are seven years.

The Chair, Vice Chair, and other officers of the Board of Regents are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a Board member, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System.

The overall programs and services of the University System are offered through three major components: Instruction; Public Service/ Continuing Education; Research.

INSTRUCTION consists of programs of study leading toward degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level, and certificates.

Standards for admission of students to instructional programs at each institution are determined, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board establishes minimum standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed to the institutions.

PUBLIC SERVICE/CONTINUING EDUCATION consists of non-degree activities, primarily, and special types of college degree-credit courses. The non-degree activities include short courses, seminars, conferences, and consultative and advisory services in many areas of interest. Typical college degree-credit courses are those offered through extension center programs and teacher education consortiums.

RESEARCH encompasses scholarly investigations conducted for discovery and application of knowledge. Most of the research is conducted through the research universities; however, some of it is conducted through several of the regional and state universities. The research investigations cover matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general social needs.

The policies of the Board of Regents provide a high degree of autonomy for each institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose election is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board.

 

INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

BOARD OF REGENTS

University System of Georgia
270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta 30334-1450
Members of the Board of Regents

nbsp; Term Expires
William H. Cleveland, Atlanta 2009
Michael J. Coles, Kennesaw 2008
Robert Hatcher, Macon 2013
Julie Hunt, Tifton 2011
Felton Jenkins, Madison 2013
W. Mansfield Jennings, Jr., Hawkinsville 2010
James R. Jolly, Dalton 2008
Donald M. Leebern, Jr., Atlanta 2012
Eldridge W. McMillan, Atlanta 2010
Patrick S. Pittard, Atlanta - Vice Chair 2008
Doreen S. Poitevint, Bainbridge 2011
Willis J. Potts Jr., Rome 2013
Wanda Yancey Rodwell, Stone Mountain 2012
J. Timothy Shelnut, Augusta - Chair 2007
Benjamin Tarbutton III, Sandersville 2013
Richard L. Tucker, Lawrenceville 2012
Allan Vigil, Morrow 2010

University System Office Administrative Personnel
of the Board of Regents

Dr. Errol B. Davis, Jr., Chancellor
Ms. Demetra Morgan, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Ms. Gail S. Weber, Secretary to the Board
Mr. Rob Watts, Senior Policy Advisor
Mr. Ronald B. Stark, Associate Vice Chancellor, Internal Audit
Ms. Corlis P. Cummings, Senior Vice Chancellor, Office of Support Services
Ms. Elizabeth E. Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs
Mr. J. Burns Newsome, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs (Prevention)
Mr. Daryl Griswold, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs (Contracts)
Mr. William Wallace, Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Ms. Sherea Frazer, Director, Human Resources
Mr. Thomas E. Daniel, Senior Vice Chancellor, Office of External Activities & Facilities
Dr. Lamar Veatch, Asst. Vice Chancellor, Georgia Public Library Service
Ms. Joy Hymel, Asst. Vice Chancellor, Office of Economic Development
Ms. Terry Durden, Director, ICAPP Operations
Ms. Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Media & Publications
Mr. John Millsaps, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
Ms. Diane Payne, Director, Publications
Ms. Linda M. Daniels, Vice Chancellor, Facilities
Mr. Peter J. Hickey, Acting Asst. Vice Chancellor, Design & Construction
Mr. Alan Travis, Director, Planning
Mr. Mark Demyanek, Director, Environmental Safety
Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna, Interim Senior Vice Chancellor, Office of Academic & Fiscal Affairs
Dr. Frank A. Butler, Vice Chancellor, Academics, Faculty & Student Affairs
Dr. Bettie Horne, Interim Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs
Ms. Tonya Lam, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Dr. Jan Kettlewell, Associate Vice Chancellor, P-16 Initiatives, Exec. Dir., USG Foundation
Dr. Dorothy Zinsmeister, Asst. Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs/Assoc. Dir. For Higher Education
Dr. Richard C. Sutton, Senior Advisor for Academic Affairs and Director, International Programs
Dr. Cathie M. Hudson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Research & Analysis
Dr. Anoush Pisani, Senior Research Associate
Dr. Susan Campbell, Policy Research Associate
Dr. Tom Maier, Interim Vice Chancellor, Information & Instructional Technology,/CIO
Mr. Jim Flowers, Special Assistant to the CIO
Dr. Kris Biesinger, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Advanced Learning Technologies
Ms. Diane Chubb, Assoc. Director, Special Projects
Dr. Brian Finnegan, Director, Emerging Instructional Technologies
Dr. Catherine Finnegan, Director, Assessment & Public Information
Dr. Michael Rogers, Assoc. Director, Instructional Design & Development
Mr. David Disney, Director, Customer Services
Mr. John Graham, Executive Director, Enterprise Application Systems
Mr. Matthew Kuchinski, Director, System Office Systems Support
Mr. Ray Lee, Director, Information & Web Services
Ms. Merryll Penson, Executive Director, Library Services
Mr. John Scoville, Executive Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Dr. Jessica Somers, Exec. Director, Academic Innovation
Ms. Lisa Striplin, Director, Administrative Services
Mr. William Bowes, Vice Chancellor, Office of Fiscal Affairs
Ms. Usha Ramachandran, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Affairs
Ms. Sandy Dangelo, Director, Sponsored Funds
Mr. David Dickerson, Asst. Budget Director
Mr. Robert Elmore, Asst. Director, Business Services
Ms. Debra Lasher, Executive Director, Business & Financial Affairs
Mr. Mike McClearn, Director, University System Purchasing
Ms. Lee Wates, Asst. Director, Financial Services & Systems

HEADS OF THE INSTITUTION

 

1907-1908 W. C. Acree, Principal, Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School
1908-1921 John M. Collum, Principal, Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School
1921-1934 John Monroe Prance, Georgia Southwestern College
1921-1926 Principal, Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School
1926-1932 President, Agricultural and Normal College
1932-1934 President, Georgia Southwestern College
1934-1948 Peyton Jacob, President, Georgia Southwestern College
1948-1950 Henry King Stanford, President, Georgia Southwestern College
1950-1963 Lloyd A. Moll, President, Georgia Southwestern College
1963-1978 William B. King, President, Georgia Southwestern College
1978-1979 Harold T. Johnson, Acting President, Georgia Southwestern College
1979-1995 William H. Capitan, President, Georgia Southwestern College
1996-1996 Joan M. Lord, Acting President, Georgia Southwestern College
1996- Michael L. Hanes, President, Georgia Southwestern State University

OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Michael L. Hanes President
Cathy L. Rozmus Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty
C. Alan Parks Vice President for Business and Finance
Samuel T. Miller Vice President for Student Affairs
A. Randolph Barksdale Director of Athletics
Janet L. Siders Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
B. Gail Barksdale First Year Advocate
Richard C. Birkel Executive Director of the Rosalynn Carter Institute
Monica Brown Director of Student Health Services
Oris W. Bryant, Jr. Director of Public Safety
B. Gale Chance Dean of Early College
Gaynor G. Cheokas Director of the Center for Business and Economic Development
Arthur B. Clark Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Lisa A. Cooper Director of Institutional Research
Joshua Curtin Director of Campus Life
Sandra Daniel Director of Accelerated BSN Program
Brenda Davis Staff Benefits Manager, Human Resources
Gregory A. Davis Director of Auxiliary Services
Robyn DeVane Database Administrator
Bobbie Duncan Dean of Continuing Education
Timothy Faircloth Systems Administrator/Web Designer
Etrat Fathi Director of Career Services Center
Christina Fu International Student Advisor
David L. Garrison Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Katrina Guest Postal Service Supervisor
Royce W. Hackett Manager of Instructional Technology
Gregory M. Hawver Director of Professional Golf Management Program
Gaye S. Hayes Dean of Students and Admissions Services
Angela Hobbs Director of Intramural and Recreational Sports
Freida Jones Director of Student Financial Aid
Linda P. Jones Director of Academic Skills Center
Alma G. Keita Director of Counseling Services
W. Cody King Comptroller
John G. Kooti Dean, School of Business Administration and Project Manager
Lynn P. Larsen Director of Georgia Youth Science and Technology
Don C. Lee Director of Asian Studies
Raymond P. Mannila Theatre Technical Coordinator
Boris V. Peltsverger Dean, School of Computer and Information Sciences
Virginia A. Perry Manager of Information Technology
Lynda Lee Purvis Dean for Academic Services and Special Programs
Jan K. Rogers Director of Student Accounts
Nancy Rooks Director of Procurement
Darcy L. Schraufnagel Assistant Dean of Students
George L. Smith Director of Physical Plant
John T. Spencer, Jr. Director of Student Support Services
Wesley D. Sumner Director of University Relations
R. Gene Thomas Director of Upward Bound
Michael D. Tracy Associate Director Public Safety
Donja H. Tripp Registrar
Maria R. Ward Dean, School of Nursing
Janis Warren Director of Materials Management
Lettie J. Watford Interim Dean, School of Education
Vera Weisskopf Dean of James Earl Carter Library
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