Georgia Beth Thompson

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Vice President of Student Services, 2002 - 2007
Associate Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students, 1993 - 2001
Acting Director of Student Personnel Services / Dean of Women, 1972
Dean of Women, 1967 - 1972

Bio

Student Services - 2002-2007

The Vice President's Office of Student Services focused on putting students first. In that context, the division worked together serving students, helping them negotiate paths through their studies, and growth in experiential and personal learning and extra curricular settings. Two student support areas joined the division - Bookstore and Food Services. Enrollment Management - a new division - was created including admissions, registrar’s, office, financial aid, school relations and recruitment apart from Student Services.

Highlights from Student Services between 2002-2007: Resident Life added new facilities with the first phase of the Eccles Learning and Living Center - a needed replacement of older facilities - Juniper and Manzanita Halls. The Bookstore moved locations where campus merchandise, academic books and supplies were more accessible. Food Service coordinated food options for students and numerous campus and community programs. Summer new student advisement and orientation was expanded by the Student Success Center. On-line advisement and pre-orientation services were developed and utilized. The staff created a Parent Services office with parent programming, a website and newsletter. Staff worked with the academic colleges to add academic advisors specific to each college. Coordination of the University Convocation series was managed by staff in the Center. First year experience courses assisted students in achieving success in their University studies, adjusting to campus life and enhancing self understanding.

Career Services expanded assistance with student employment, summer jobs, and career placement and enlarged the Career Fair adding new participating companies and organizations. Service Learning grew from campus and community general service projects to partnerships with the academic colleges for service options more closely tied with degree programs and areas of study, including the addition of an academic director. In Student Life and Leadership, the Outdoor Recreation Center offered equipment rental options which enhanced students’ outdoor experiences. Student Life and Leadership created a new Fee Committee where student government officers and students-at-large participated with other campus individuals in evaluating proposed additional, non-academic student fees. T-Bird Awards honored students and members of the campus and wider community with yearly achievement recognitions.

The Wellness Center offered students basic medical services including a nurse practitioner and doctors’ appointments and in Counseling and Psychological Services, the Center staff expanded with additional counselors. The TRIO programs - Student Support Services, Talent Search, Upward Bound - were funded to serve college and pre-college students. A TRIO scholarship program was added to help students progress in their studies. The Multicultural Center worked closely with academic departments to celebrate Black History Month, International Week and Native American Week with academic and activity offerings.

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