Part-Time Faculty Handbook

• Meet the President
• Meet the VPAA
• Getting Started
• Contact
• Checklist-Beginning Semester
• Checklist-End of Semester

Meet the President

President of Georgia Southwestern State University

 Dr. Neal Weaver began his tenure as president of Georgia Southwestern State University in July of 2017, after serving as vice president for university advancement and innovation at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La.

During his time at Nicholls State, the University saw four consecutive semesters of enrollment increases ending 16 semesters of enrollment decreases; a 40 percent increase in applications, and a 15 percent increase in admissions. He secured five endowed professorships supporting student success at Nicholls State. Weaver also served on several committees, including for accreditation compliance and leadership. In addition, he is active in community and professional organizations.

Prior to joining Nicholls State, Weaver served West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon as vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the WTAMU Foundation. He has also served in previous roles as vice president for university relations, director of university relations and director of public relations at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla.

Weaver holds a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He earned an MBA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant and a bachelor of arts in speech/communications from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell.

President
Neal Weaver
Administration Building
Phone: (229) 928-1360
Email: neal.weaver @gsw.edu

Meet the VPAA

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Smith received a Ph.D. in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia in 1996; an M.S. in Family and Child Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1992; and a B.A. from Erskine College in Behavior Science in 1990. She also completed the Management Development Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Smith is a tenured Professor in GSW's Department of Psychology and Sociology. She has over 25 years of experience teaching sociology and human development at the university level. She has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and has written numerous journal articles and books, including her latest textbook, Exploring Family Theories (4th Ed), published in 2017. Smith is an active member of the National Council of Family Relations and the Family Science Association.

Suzanne Smith
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (229) 928-1361
Email: suzanne.smith@gsw.edu

Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

The purpose of this website is to provide you with quick reference to information you need as a new part-time faculty at Georgia Southwestern State University.

1. Part-time faculty are under the direct supervision of the Chair of the Department or the Dean of the School/College in which they are hired.
2. The Chair/Dean is responsible for providing to each part-time faculty member an appropriate orientation to university policies and procedures
3. Part-time faculty should receive an annual evaluation as part of the annual faculty evaluation process
4. Part-time faculty must provide students with a mean of contacting them and with hours during which they will be available for contact in person, by phone, or by email

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The following forms can be found at Human Resources Forms and should be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office before the beginning date of employment. Your first paycheck will be released pending receipt of all requested documentation.

1. Security Questionnaire and Oath as required by the State of Georgia
2. Faculty Information Data Form

Additional documentation that should be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office include:

1. Updated curriculum vita or resume which includes employment at GSW
2. Official transcripts requested and mailed directly from college or university from which you have received a degree. The mailing address is:

Note: Your first paycheck will be released pending receipt of all requested documentation

To Contact the Office of Academic Affairs:

Cheri Paradise,
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (229) 928-1361
Email: cheri.paradise@gsw.edu

• Federal Tax Forms
• State of Georgia Tax Forms
• Direct Deposit Form
• Payroll Change of Address

TECHNOLOGY

• Request For Email
• BANNER-Finding your roster and entering grades
• Library

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Title IX Compliance

Contact

Checklist-Beginning Semester

Please ask the Chair of your Department or the Dean of the School if you have any questions about any of these topics.

Checklist-End of Semester

Please ask the Chair of your Department or the Dean of the School if you have any questions about any of these topics.