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Leadership Profile

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prepared by

Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D. Jennifer G. Bauer May 2018 This Leadership Profile is intended to provide information about the College of Coastal Georgia and the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. It is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest.

Coastal College of Georgia | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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The Opportunity and Summary of Position The College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) seeks an inspiring and inclusive servant leader as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The College recently named Dr. Michelle Johnston as its new president. The next provost of CCGA will have the opportunity to build upon a decade of expansion and innovation in partnership with the new president. The community is poised to build CCGA’s stature as a leader in access education as it lives in the region and beyond. CCGA’s next provost will be an energetic and creative leader with the experience and capacity to capitalize on the College’s remarkable success. The Provost is the College’s chief academic officer and the senior member of the President’s Cabinet, providing leadership for the faculty and working collaboratively with the various constituencies to carry out the mission of the College. The provost is responsible for fostering academic excellence, providing guidance in the development of the curriculum, planning and implementation of academic policies, the management of academic services, and overseeing the overall budget for all academic units. (See Appendix for detailed list of responsibilities for the position.) Reporting to the provost are the school deans for Arts & Sciences; Business & Public Management; and Education, Health Sciences & Nursing. Also reporting to the provost are the Assistant Vice Presidents, the Dean of the Library Services, the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of the Camden Center, and the immediate office staff. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record in teaching and academic administration as well as a deep commitment to academic quality and student success coupled with an understanding of public higher education, particularly in the context of a complex state system. The provost will be an academic leader of vision and energy, have an inclusive and empowering leadership style and demonstrate a strong commitment to the growth and diversity of both faculty and students. They will foster collaborations across campus and possess the collegial and transparent values necessary to lead within an environment of academic shared-governance. The provost should have strong communication skills, including the ability to use diplomacy, inclusion and consensus to lead change and inform decision-making. With the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools scheduled to visit in 2021, the provost will also benefit from recent experience in regional accreditation. An earned doctorate or an appropriate terminal degree and the qualifications to hold tenure and the rank of professor in one of the College’s programs are required. Persons holding administrative positions serve at the pleasure of the President and perform an appropriate combination of College and community service activities. CCGA is an undergraduate, public institution of higher education and is part of the 28-institution University System of Georgia. Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in the port city of Brunswick, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, Florida, the College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia’s Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts, as well as amazing diversity of coastal and marine habitats, wildlife and natural resources. The College Faculty relish and support student interaction, serving as mentors, advisors, co-authors, and even interveners on behalf of students beyond the hours of classroom preparation and teaching. Students are known by name, not only by classmates, but by faculty and staff. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond,


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providing an accessible and affordable high quality education. Advocating excellence in scholarship and community engagement, the College promotes student leadership, academic progression, and timely graduation through student-centered programs. With the growing number of baccalaureate degree programs, international study, and wide range of student activities, the College offers a rich and diverse student experience. More information about CCGA can be found at: http://www.ccga.edu. For more information regarding a nomination or an expression of personal interest in this position, please see the section entitled, “Procedure for Candidacy” near the end of this document. Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership The provost will also address the following critical leadership opportunities and challenges: Foster Collaboration and Transparency To succeed, the provost must be an excellent communicator and embrace an inclusive, team-oriented approach to managing the academic enterprise. The incoming provost will be expected to build productive, collaborative and healthy working relationships with all constituent groups, including his or her leadership team, deans, faculty, staff, students, administration, and the community. They will be viewed as a visible, accessible and approachable leader who communicates openly, solicits input and provides timely feedback on decision-making. The provost is responsible for providing institution-wide leadership in general and academic leadership specifically as well as for making a host of strategic academic and personnel decisions. The provost will partner with the president, members of the cabinet and the deans in a collaborative manner to enhance the coordination in areas that affect the institution as a whole. In order to realize this commitment, the provost must quickly establish productive and collaborative relationships with key constituents across campus, such as Faculty Senate, Staff Assembly, and the Student Government Association, to foster a culture of mutual respect that acknowledges the expertise and commitment of faculty and staff to the College and its mission. They will also develop transparent decision-making processes and regularly communicate the goals and outcomes of these processes to the campus as an essential component of establishing and maintaining trust. Commitment to Shared Governance The provost will embrace and enhance a strong commitment to shared governance structures and principles. Operating in a state system context adds an additional dynamic to the governance structure and administration of the campus. The provost will be expected to build productive and healthy working relationships with the Faculty Senate and lead through collaboration, transparency and inclusion. This individual will also recognize, support, and encourage close, collaborative work with the faculty to sustain and strengthen shared

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governance processes in which faculty are not simply pro forma consultants, but share in decision-making, responsibility, and accountability. Develop Vision and Promote Academic Excellence A robust, attractive and innovative array of programs will attract students, donors, and grant funding – all important areas of attention for the next provost. They will assure the offering and development of academic programs of the highest quality and will fully engage the faculty to help create an academic plan that is strategically aligned and financially viable. As such, the provost will lead a participatory effort to develop a transformative vision for Academic Affairs to promote innovation and excellence acknowledging the current challenges faced by institutions of higher education in the context of an undergraduate-focused college. As the academic leader, the provost will lead with enthusiasm and creativity to help the educational experience evolve in new ways and into new areas, while reflecting the institutional commitment to the access mission. The provost will support progressive programs, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning which is grounded in the liberal arts while also ensuring first class professional education. To accomplish this goal, the provost is expected to embody and fulfill a commitment to academic excellence and teaching quality across all programs while capitalizing on opportunities to leverage strengths in ways that benefit the entire College. Build on Success and Create the Infrastructure to Support Growth CCGA has a remarkable story to tell about its successful evolution from a two-year college just ten years ago, and now has the opportunity to capitalize on this success, raise its visibility and establish itself as an innovator. The new provost is expected to play a significant role in defining the academic vision and setting a strategic direction for the College, continuing to think proactively about new opportunities to better serve the community. As higher education continues to change in response to shifting demographics and a dynamic economy, CCGA must strive to exceed student, family and community expectations. CCGA has experienced rapid growth in several areas of the institution. However, while growth is expected to continue, not all areas of the institution will advance at the same rates. The provost and senior leadership must ensure that the College’s administrative structure, services, processes and budget model are designed to solidify gains to date, sustain current programs and support future development. The College seeks a provost who can analyze the College’s strengths and potential, utilize data effectively to inform institutional direction and decisions, and deploy resources in alignment with its plans as well as new opportunities that arise. Enhance Engagement with its Constituents A long-standing value of CCGA is its sense of place and community. Students, faculty and staff are supportive of one another and share a commitment to enhancing the College’s success. The next provost is expected to continue to uphold that spirit of community, collaboration and inclusivity and to identify ways to tap into and engage the community in visioning and planning for the future. As a college with two distinct campus communities in the region, CCGA also has an opportunity to create and demonstrate effective integration and communication that maximize the student experience, faculty engagement and collaboration along with innovation


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in program development and delivery. Recognizing CCGA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the provost is expected to establish priorities and expectations for a level of engagement and support services that meet the needs of its diverse traditional and nontraditional student as well as create opportunities to grow the diversity of the student body, faculty and staff. Additionally, CCGA has a long-standing commitment to community service and has established strong local relationships in Brunswick and the surrounding communities. As the leading provider of undergraduate education in the area, CCGA must explore partnerships that will mutually benefit the College and the region. Build and Develop the Faculty In recent years, there has been a focus on attracting faculty in specific areas of need, while striving to support excellence in teaching and learning across the College. Active recruitment of faculty will continue to reflect growing enrollment and faculty movement toward retirement. As a result, the provost will have an opportunity to build and shape the faculty, in conjunction with the deans, and in ways that will influence the course of the institution for the future. A focus on faculty diversity, celebration of faculty accomplishments as well as support of professional development will be key to that success. These efforts will require excellent communication and leadership skills at all levels – from the interpersonal skills to engage meaningfully in a difficult conversation, to the ability to command a diverse audience in a public setting on a range of topics.


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Qualities and Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate The College of Coastal Georgia seeks a talented, visionary provost who will embrace and uphold the College’s mission and values and will possess: the ability to engage the faculty around a strategic vision for the future of academic programs; the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to advocate for that future; an understanding and regard for the work of faculty both in the classroom and as members of their scholarly and professional communities; and an overriding focus on student success, diversity and inclusion. They must possess the ability to listen to a broad array of constituents and the fortitude to make tough decisions that put the best interests of the College first. In addition, the provost should demonstrate the following:

• A record of achievement demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence.

• Evidence of success in collegial decisions, policies and management practices through a consultative and collaborative process with the College community.

• Experience as a senior level administrator with demonstrated leadership skills necessary to manage academic resources and advance the College’s mission and standing.

• Ability to create an environment responsive to all forms of diversity and equity.

• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and public service as well as an understanding of how these components support the mission of CCGA.

• The ability to develop and execute policy and capital improvements to enhance academic programs that are aligned with the College mission and vision.

• Ability to work closely with the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and in designing effective recruitment, retention, and graduation strategies.

• Ability to work closely with the Vice President of Business and Finance on budgeting strategies.

• High comfort level with data, analytics, and assessment of institutional effectiveness.

Education and Experience: The successful candidate will have:

• The academic credentials and record of achievement that would merit a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the College’s programs.

• An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• A distinguished record as a teacher, scholar and academic administrator in positions of increasing responsibility.

• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.


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College of Coastal Georgia: An Overview The College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) is located in Brunswick, Georgia, midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. The campus is situated in the center of the Golden Isles, a growing community of more than 100,000 people. CCGA is a four-year state college that includes an off-campus instructional site (Camden Center) in Kingsland, Georgia. As one of 28 institutions in the University System of Georgia (USG), the CCGA abides by policies and procedures established by the Board of Regents. In June 2008, with approval from the Board of Regents, Coastal Georgia Community College became the College of Coastal Georgia, authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, following its designation as a state college within the University System. In December 2008, the College was granted initial approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as a Level II institution to offer five new baccalaureate degree programs – Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business; Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood/Special Education; Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN). In March 2009, as part of the transition to state college status, the College sought and received approval to discontinue its technical college programs effective July 2009. At its June 2010 Board of Trustees meeting, SACSCOC re-confirmed the College as a Level II institution authorized to offer baccalaureate degrees. Since that time, the College has developed 14 additional baccalaureate degree programs, bringing the total to 17, with Environmental Science and Health Science pending approval.

Points of Pride Recent Highlights

• The College of Coastal Georgia achieved enrollment growth for the fourth consecutive year, enrolling 3,663 students in fall 2017, a four percent increase from the previous fall and a 22 percent combined increase during the past three years.

• Since 2012, the overall Bachelor of Science in Nursing program’s passage rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on the first attempt is 99%; the program was ranked “1 out of 2086 similar programs nationwide” by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The Associate of Science in Nursing earned 100% pass rate for the same exam in the previous three years.

• The Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences program had a 100%, first-attempt

passing rate with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for four of the past five consecutive years, or a 98% average over the past five years.


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• Teacher Education candidates achieve 100% employment within a few months of graduation.

• Exceptional high school students are offered an opportunity to complete college courses during high school through a dual enrollment program; a total of 418 students enrolled in fall 2017 – a 111% increase over three years.

• International students originate from 42 foreign countries with the largest number

enrolling from Australia, India, and Canada over the last five years.

• Extensive opportunities for service-learning are available to students through the Center for Service-Learning, enrolling an average of 663 students, who have served approximately 70,000 hours in the community over the last seven years.

• Students and faculty present their scholarship at the annual Service-Learning Symposium, SOURCE (Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression), and Coastal Ecology Symposium, as well as regional and national conferences.

• Seaswells, the College’s art and literary magazine, earned a First Place rank for the 2017 Scholastic Merit Awards among colleges and universities with 2501+ enrollment from the American Scholastic Press Association.

Rankings

• No. 12 Top Public School among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges

• No. 2 most affordable public school for in-state students by U.S. News & World Report’s

2017 Best Colleges

• No. 2 in lowest out-of-state online undergraduate tuition by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Colleges

• No. 70 nationally in Military Times Magazine as a Veteran Friendly Campus

• No. 14 in Affordable Schools (www.affordableschools.net) in their posted list of the 30

most attractive yet affordable campuses

Strategic Plan The College of Coastal Georgia has seen a tremendous change over the past several years. The initial strategic master plan, 2020 Vision, provided the roadmap as the College of Coastal Georgia made the successful transition from a two-year community college to a four-year state college with trail-blazing rapidity. But as rapid as that change has been, the landscape of higher education in Georgia is shifting faster than the sandbanks along the St. Simons Island beach.


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During the 2014-15 academic year, the College undertook an inclusive, rigorous and synergistic strategic planning process. Through thoughtful deliberation and reflection, five strategic themes (Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence, Institutional Distinction, Leadership through Community Engagement & Partnerships, and Sustainability & Organizational Development) were formulated to serve as key pillars with foundational strategic goals and objectives to support the College’s mission, vision and core values. The result of this planning process was the creation of Coastal Vision 2021. This institutional strategic plan provides schools, departments, and offices on both the Brunswick campus and Camden Center a guide for navigating through planning and resource allocation decisions. www.ccga.edu/strategicplan

Academics School of Arts & Sciences The School of Arts and Sciences is the largest school at the College and consists of four academic departments: Arts and Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences with 72 full time faculty members and 63 part-time faculty. The School provides a quality liberal arts education and fosters intellectual breadth and depth, critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and civic engagement to prepare students to work and live in the 21st century. The School supports scholarly activity that advances teaching and contributes to the broader intellectual, artistic, and professional communities. The School hosts several college-wide events and community engagement, including Coastal Ecology Symposium, Gullah/Geechee Symposium, SOURCE Symposium, Math and Science Expo, Math/Science Bowl Competition, Coastal Scholar’s series of lectures, and the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in partnership with the local school system. In addition to the USG European Council and the in-house Costa Rica study abroad programs, the School is involved in developing international education partnerships with other institutions in Anguilla, Belize, India, Greece, and Indonesia. Due to the increase in enrollment the past two years, the school has added 25 new faculty positions and we are poised to add additional new positions for the 2018-2019 academic year. Department of Arts & Humanities The Department of Arts and Humanities offers courses in visual art, communication, theatre, composition and literature, foreign languages, music, and philosophy. Study in these areas leads to the transfer associate degree and is considered preparation for four-year degrees in any major which requires a liberal arts background. Faculty members actively support student publications, art exhibits, cultural activities, and study abroad. Through the course offerings and extracurricular activities, Arts and Humanities aid the student in an exploration of the liberal arts as they are related to the quality of the student's life and career. The Department of Arts and

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Humanities offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, French Language & Literature[1], Interdisciplinary Studies, and Spanish Language & Literature[2] as well as transfer associate degree programs of study in Art, Communication, English, Modern Foreign Languages, and Philosophy. Department of Mathematics The Department of Mathematics provides a supportive environment for the learning of mathematics that prepares mathematics students for careers or graduate study through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum; equips all students with the fundamental tools and techniques of mathematics that will allow them to further develop into successful professionals; and provides all students with quantitative and abstract reasoning skills as part of a foundation for lifelong learning and participation in a global and technological society. The Department of Mathematics also imparts an appreciation and understanding of Mathematics through various student engagement opportunities and community outreach programs. The Department offers a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics (with concentrations in Pure/Applied Mathematics, Scientific Computing, and Secondary Teacher Certification) and transfer associate degree programs of study in Mathematics, Pre-Engineering, and Computer Science. Department of Natural Sciences

The Department of Natural Sciences exposes students to an innovative and rigorous curriculum that gives them the knowledge and ability to use the process of scientific investigation to explore the complex and diverse natural world at all levels of organization. Students are

prepared for graduate programs, professional schools, and careers in medical and environmental related fields, as well as allow them to promote the intellectual growth of their discipline. The Department offers baccalaureate degrees in Biological Sciences (with concentrations in Biochemistry, Coastal Ecology, Biomedical Sciences, Biology/Secondary Education, and General Biology) and Environmental Science, and transfer associate degree programs of study in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Environmental Science.

Department of Social Sciences The Department of Social Sciences promotes academic excellence and encourages active learning through rigorous and comprehensive instruction, discipline-specific research, and community engagement. The Department emphasizes flexibility of scheduling through the use of on-site, on-line, and hybrid course delivery while developing skills necessary for meaningful careers and admission to graduate programs. The Psychology baccalaureate degree with concentrations in general psychology, human services, and community and organizational [1] University System of Georgia eLanguage affiliate [2] University System of Georgia eLanguage affiliate

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leadership, prepares students for careers that will make a difference in the lives of others. Psychology faculty have a track record of involving students in scientific research and many of them have presented their research locally, regionally, and several have published their research in peer-reviewed scholarly periodicals. Social Sciences provide courses in support of the baccalaureate degrees in Education and in American Studies (with concentrations in environmental and regional studies, cultural studies and communication, and history and political science). The Department also offers an Interdisciplinary Studies major, which provides students with various college credits an opportunity to apply those credits to an individualized program of study to earn a bachelor’s degree. A transfer associate degree is available for pre-majors in history, sociology and political science. www.ccga.edu/artsandsciences School of Business & Public Management The School of Business and Public Management offers innovative programs designed to inspire students to become organizational leaders who think globally and entrepreneurially. The programs, aided by experiential learning and community engagement, focus on opportunities for students and others to build the professional skills and talents they will need to solve complex problems and to maximize organizational effectiveness. The School offers several baccalaureate degree programs, including a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Public Management, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics, Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Two career associate degrees, Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management are offered as well as transfer associate degree concentrations in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Management, and Criminal Justice. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Management and Leadership is a fully online degree program while the Bachelor of Science in Public Management with a concentration in Public Non-Profit Management and Leadership is developing an online delivery option. The School of Business and Public Management houses the Reg Murphy Center for Economic and Policy Studies; sponsors a Coastal Conversations on Leadership series; and maintains a 1 Million Cups program that supports a network of entrepreneurs and mentors to help drive an innovative spirit locally. www.ccga.edu/businesspublicmanagement

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School of Education, Health Sciences & Nursing The School of Education, Health Sciences and Nursing offers programs that lead to the baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Pre-licensure BSN and RN to BSN) and Health Sciences (with concentrations in Exercise Science and Health Promotion). Additionally, the Department offers two baccalaureate degree programs in teacher education – Early Childhood/Special Education and Middle Grades Education. Two Associate of Science degrees are offered in Nursing (RN) and Radiologic Science. All programs are fully accredited or approved by respective agencies, and graduates may sit for appropriate certifying/licensure examinations. Since 2012, the overall Bachelor of Science in Nursing program’s passage rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on the first attempt is 99%; the program was ranked “1 out of 2086 similar programs nationwide” by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. In 2015 and 2016, the Associate of Science in Nursing earned 100% pass rate for the same exam in 2016 and 2017. The Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences program had a 100%, first-attempt passing rate with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination in four of the past five years, or a 98% average over that period. Several graduates of the teacher education program have been nominated or selected as Teacher of the Year for their elementary or middle school within the College’s five-county service area. www.ccga.edu/professionalstudies

Camden Center The Camden Center at the Lakes, located in Kingsland, Georgia, is the College of Coastal Georgia’s off-campus instructional site, offering a full catalog of core courses, transfer associate degree concentration courses, and a career associate degree in Culinary Arts – the only American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) accredited culinary arts program in the University System of Georgia. The program operates from a fully equipped teaching kitchen and a demonstration dining room. Recently, the Center became the home base of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Workforce Management and Leadership; a fully online program that provides seamless articulation for technical college students that have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree.

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The Camden Center offers over 70 face-to-face classes and over 125 online classes each term. Students can mix and match in classroom and online offerings to meet difficult schedules while saving on expenses and time related to travel to a distance campus. The 89,000 square-foot Camden Center opened in May 2004, featuring a beautiful entrance rotunda, a 260-seat auditorium, a 60-seat seminar suite, student lounge, veterans lounge, the Dockside deli, offices, classrooms, computer, chemistry and biology laboratories, and a full-service library/learning center. Georgia legislators approved funding in 2018 for a new facility for Coastal Pines Technical College, which will be constructed in the coming year near the Camden Center. www.ccga.edu/camdencenter

Global Engagement

As part of its current institutional strategic plan (Coastal Vision 2021), the College of Coastal Georgia has made a commitment to promote internationalization of the curriculum; advocate for programs of study that prepare students to be globally competent; and identify international and intercultural educational opportunities for faculty and staff. The Office of International Education has taken great strides in establishing opportunities for global competency for students, faculty and staff. Building a global perspective begins with partnerships. Global agreements with institutional partners in Anguilla, Belize, Greece, and India have been established that provide CCGA students with the opportunity to broaden their horizons by not only obtaining academic credit towards their

degree programs, but global perspective unmatched by traditional classroom study. The recent establishment of a chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the honor society for international scholars, reaffirmed the College’s commitment to scholarly achievement in international education and intercultural engagement within and beyond the campus. www.ccga.edu/global

Student Life The co-curricular component of the CCGA student experience is synergistic and diverse. With three residence halls that offer modern suite- and apartment-living options, the Office of Residence Life and Housing provides students with engagement opportunities outside the classroom that support their social, recreational, intellectual, and personal

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development – enhancing their quality of life and keeping them engaged and involved in campus life.

Student led organizations reveal much about student interests, career goals, and social life on a college campus. CCGA hosts a growing number of student clubs and organizations, including, but not limited to:

* Association of Coastal Educators * Art Club * Biology Club * C.H.E.F. * Camden Activity Board * CCGA Dance Team * Coastal Georgia Association of Nursing Students * College of Coastal Georgia College Republicans * Converge *Entrepreneurial Writing & Broadcast Media * Fellowship of Christian Athletes * Gay-Straight Alliance * Health Informatics Association * International Association * Crow's Nest (student newspaper) * Math and Engineering Club * Overboard Entertainment * Psychology Club * Radiology Club * Residence Hall Association * Rotaract * Seaswells (student magazine) * Soccer Club * Student Government Association * Urban Gaming Club * VALOR The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers programs that foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences and to ensure that the campus community supports cultural and academic initiatives through multicultural education, advocacy, and intercultural understanding. In recent years, the College facilitated the “Let’s Talk Coastal” series focusing on a variety of social justice topics and how students can become educated, engage in conversation of differing opinions, and make an impact in their communities. Mariner Recreation focuses on student wellness and outdoor engagement opportunities. With a new functional fitness facility, The BRIG, added in 2016, and growing intramural and club sports programs, the College has put an emphasis on wellness and engagement outside of the classroom. Student Life also includes Career Services which provides student-centered, comprehensive career development programs and services that empower both students and alumni to achieve their lifelong career goals.

Athletics Since in 2011-12, the College has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Initially, CCGA joined the Southern States Athletic Conference. Then, in July 2017, the College transitioned membership into The Sun Conference (TSC). The College’s athletic teams’ nickname is “the Mariners.” School colors are blue and gray. The Department offers eight varsity sports: men's basketball, women's basketball, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, women's softball, and women’s volleyball. www.coastalgeorgiasports.com

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Financials The College has a total operating budget of $42,474,766 for Fiscal Year 2018, including $5,945,000 in auxiliary enterprises. The College of Coastal Georgia Foundation raised in excess of 7.4 million dollars over the last five years, with 2017-18 fundraising exceeding 1.7 million in both outright and planned giving directed to student scholarships as well as a wide range of College priorities.

Faculty and Staff Profile The number of full- time faculty (113) has grown 26% since fall 2015, while the number of part-time faculty members (100) increased by 7% to help support existing and new degree programs. Of full-time faculty, 23% are tenured and 34% are on a tenure track. Women account for 58% of the instructional corps while approximately 4% of faculty are from underrepresented groups.

Staff serve vital roles in promoting and ensuring student success at CCGA. Approximately 205 non-instructional staff provide education support services, office and administrative support, management, business and financial operations support, other institutional services, technology assistance and facilities and maintenance support.

Student Profile The College of Coastal Georgia experienced a 4% increase in its fall 2017 enrollment (3,663 students) and an FTE of 3,078. In terms of self-declared ethnicity/race, 35% identify as underrepresented minorities, 63% white, and 2% undeclared. With an average age of 23, the College’s student body is composed of 67% female and 61% full-time students with 82% indicating Georgia residency, 17% out-of-state, and 1% out-of-country. First-generation students (those with no parent or guardian who earned a bachelor's degree) account for 65% of the total student body, while adult learners (25 years of age or older) and military/veterans account for 24% and 17%, respectively, of enrollment. Pell recipients account for 33% of students, while dual-enrolled high school students total 418, or a 37% increase compared to fall 2016.

The Foundation The College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) Foundation was organized more than 40 years ago as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and serves to develop resources to support the College in providing quality educational opportunities. The Foundation trustees have raised in excess of 7.4 million dollars over the last five years, with 2017-18 fundraising exceeding 1.7 million in both outright and planned giving directed to student scholarships as well as a wide range of College priorities. All of these milestones have been accomplished during a period of great change and rapid growth, which serves to underscore


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both the philanthropic climate of the Golden Isles Community and its collective view of the College as an important asset and essential community partner.

University System of Georgia The University System is governed by a Board of Regents who are appointed by the governor to seven-year terms. Today, the Board of Regents is composed of 19 members, five of whom are appointed from the state-at-large, and one from each of the state’s 14 congressional districts. The Board also has oversight of the Georgia Archives and the Georgia Public Library System.

Brunswick, Georgia The campus of the College of Coastal Georgia occupies 193 acres within the city limits of Brunswick, Georgia, the county seat of Glynn County. Glynn County, founded in 1777 as one of the eight original counties of Georgia, includes the well-known tourist areas of St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, smaller barrier islands, and saltwater marshes that are referred to as the Golden Isles of Georgia. The region is celebrated by artists, writers, and naturalists, among others, while the region’s beauty has inspired creative works, including the 1874 lyric verse, “The Marshes of Glynn,” by Georgia-born poet Sidney Lanier. www.brunswickga.org

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Procedure for Candidacy Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a resume or CV, letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile available at www.wittkieffer.com, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. For fullest consideration, materials should be submitted by August 15, 2018. These materials should be sent electronically via email to the College of Coastal Georgia’s consultants Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D., and Jennifer G. Bauer at [email protected]. The consultants can be reached through the desk of Meagan Shimkus at 630-575-6725. CCGA anticipates an appointment during Fall Semester 2018. Material that must be mailed may be sent to:

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs College of Coastal Georgia

C/O WITT/KIEFFER Attention: Concetta M. Stewart and Jennifer G. Bauer

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and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices. The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from College of Coastal Georgia documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern. All images and logos used in this leadership profile were attained from College of Coastal Georgia and/or are owned by Witt/Kieffer via Getty Images.

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Appendix A – Administrative Leadership Organizational Chart

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