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

A 16-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. The regular term of Board members is seven years.

The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and other officers of the Board are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a member of the Board, 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.

Requirements 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 academic standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases 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 are of several types, including such as short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services, in a large number of areas of interest.

Typical college-degree-credit public service/continuing education courses are those offered through extension center programs and teacher education consortiums.

RESEARCH encompasses investigations conducted primarily for discovery and application of knowledge. These investigations cover matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general societal needs.

Most of the research is conducted through the universities; however, some of it is conducted through several of the senior colleges.

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

State appropriations for the University System are requested by, made to, and allocated by the Board of Regents. Matriculation and nonresidential tuition fees for all institutions are set by the Board. All resident students pay matriculation fees; out-of-state students pay nonresident tuition in addition to matriculation. Fees for student services and activities are established by each institution, subject to the Board's approval.
 
 

Institutions of the University System of Georgia	SPSU Administrative Officers
Members of the Board of Regents	Faculty
Staff of the Board of Regents

 

Members of the Board of Regents

Edgar L. Jenkins, Jasper, Chair
Kenneth W. Cannestra, Atlanta, Vice Chair
Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., Augusta
David H. Averitt, Statesboro
Juanita Powell Baranco, Morrow
S. William Clark, Jr., Waycross
J. Tom Coleman, Jr., Savannah
Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Atlanta
John Hunt, Tifton
Warren Y. Jobe, Atlanta
Charles H. Jones, Macon
Donald M. Leebern, Jr., Atlanta
Elridge W. McMillan, Atlanta
Edgar L. Rhodes, Bremen
Glenn S. White, Lawrenceville

Stephen R. Portch, Chancellor
Arthur N. Dunning, Senior Vice Chancellor for Human and External Resources
Thomas E. Daniel, Vice Chancellor - External Affairs
Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Media and Publications
Annie Hunt Burriss, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Development and Economic Services
T. Don Davis, Associate Vice Chancellor - Human Resources
Elizabeth E. Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs
J. Burns Newsome, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs (Prevention)
Corlis Cummings, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs (Contracts)
Lindsay Desrochers, Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources
William K. Chatham, Vice Chancellor - Facilities
Peter J. Hickey, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Facilities
Linda M. Daniels, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Design and Construction
William R. Bowes, Associate Vice Chancellor - Fiscal Affairs
Ron Stark, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Internal Audit
James L. Muyskens, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Barry A. Fullerton, Vice Chancellor - Student Services
E. Michael Staman, Vice Chancellor - Information/Instructional Technology/CIO
Randall A. Thursby, Associate Vice Chancellor - Information Technology
Kris Biesinger, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Distance Education and Academic Innovation
Cathie M. Hudson, Associate Vice Chancellor - Planning and Policy Analysis
John T. Wolfe, Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
Joseph J. Szutz, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Planning
Jan Kettlewell, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
David M. Morgan, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
Kathleen Burk, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs/Director of Regents' Testing

Administrative Officers

Lisa A. Rossbacher, President
Beverly Golden, Vice President for Advancement
James Sotiropoulos, Vice President for Academic Affairs
John  L. Hosey, Vice President for Business and Finance
Ron R. Koger, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Mike Murphy, Interim Vice President for Information Technology
Charles E. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mary T. Phillips, Assistant to the President

Barbara Anderson, Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment
Barry D. Birckhead, Director of Student Activities
Gary Chasteen, Director of Public Safety
Jim Cooper, Director of Recruitment
Regenia Doyle, Director of Career Services
Stephen Hamrick, Director of Records
Virginia A. Head, Director of Admissions
Karen Holley, Director of Budgets and Grants Administration
Charlotte H. Janis, Director of International Programs and Services
Anton V. Kashiri, Director of Plant Operations
Harry F. Kaufman, Dean, School of Architecture
Edward A. Klein, Director of Housing and Residence Life
Sheryl E. Manley, Director of Annual Giving
Mary E. McGee, Director of Minority Affairs
Maggie McHugh-Parrish, Director of Information Technology - User Services
Emerelle McNair, Director of Financial Aid
Joyce W. Mills, Director of Library
Diann L. Moffett, Comptroller
Ranakumar Nadella, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dawn Ramsey, Director of Extended University
Ronald J. Skopitz, Jr., Director of Information Technology - Technical Services
Karl D. Staber, Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports
Mary Stoy, Director of Counseling
Anthony L. Tilmans, Dean, College of Technology
Edward A. Vizzini, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ann S. Watson, Acting Director of Public Relations
Robert J. Yancy, Dean, School of Management

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