A Message from our VP

Colleagues–

It is hard to believe Homecoming and Armstrong Spirit Week are nearly here. This semester is moving quickly! How will you show your GS pride this month during Spirit Week and Homecoming? I encourage everyone to check out the parade, this year a part of the Kiwanis Fair Parade on Monday, October 16. You are encouraged to watch the parade at the Statesboro Visitors’ Center on Main Street. I recommend that you are in place to watch before 4:30pm that day. While offices need to be covered until 5pm, I encourage directors to work together to coordinate staffing so those who wish to attend the parade can leave their offices by 4pm and head downtown. If you have questions, let your associate vice president or me know!

Alison Gould is working on the final touches to our Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan and I hope to share it with you very soon! Again, many thanks to the Strategic Planning Committee, Dr. Aileen Dowell, Dr. John Banter, and Ms. Erin McFerrin for their work over several years on this plan. Their leadership and everyone’s input outlines a bold vision for the future of the Division with pillars including Students First, Inclusive Excellence, Employee Engagement & Operational Efficiency, and Community Impact. More details coming soon!

For the past month, the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) has been working on budget proposals for FY 2025. Later this month, I will share the culmination of that work with the cabinet for discussions about FY 2025. Georgia Southern is expecting a formula reduction in state allocations due to enrollment declines. I will share the final division proposal with SALT and keep them updated on our discussions; look to hear more information on the FY 2025 budget from SALT in your department meetings.

Look for more information in this newsletter for a panel discussion with Division leaders on Monday, October 2 at 12pm in a collaboration with the College of Education. I also will be sharing information on this fall’s Little Convos where Ale Sosa Pieroni will join me for a discussion about the GS strategic enrollment plan and the role that Student Affairs will play in that plan.

Happy October! Enjoy some fall flavored beverages and treats, cherish the cooler weather, and take advantage of your ARC and RAC access for your own well being. Thanks for all you do to make our GS community a True Blue, engaging one! GATA.

Hail Southern,

Little Convos

Please join us for the Fall 2023 Little Convos Session! Dr. Little and Executive Vice President Ale Pieroni will we discussing the Strategic Enrollment Plan and having Q&A.

Office of Student Activities

Homecoming 2023: Western Nights & Parade Lights

Turns out, this town IS big enough for the both of us!

For the first time in at least 43 years of Statesboro history, the annual Georgia Southern Homecoming Parade and the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair have joined forces! Join the Office of Student Activities and the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade Committee on Monday, October 16th as we kick-off Homecoming and Fair Week in the 'Boro! The Parade will begin at 5:00pm in Downtown Statesboro and will travel to College Plaza (behind Wendys).

Parking is limited so get there early! Main Street will be blocked off at 3:30pm. Not sure where to catch the best view? Meet us at the Georgia Southern University Parade viewing area, in front of the Statesboro Visitor Center!

Click here for a full calendar of events

Put on your dancing shoes and meet us for a "heel-toe, do si do" afternoon of line dancing! Boot Scootin' Boogie will be held on Wednesday, October 18th at 2pm. This event is free and open to all members of the Georgia Southern community.

Thank you!

Counseling Center

Safe Zone

Safe Zone is a campus-wide initiative offering a visible message of inclusion, acceptance, and support to individuals of LGBTQ+ and diverse gender and/or sexualities in the university community. The program offers participants an interactive two-hour orientation to raise awareness and knowledge of gender and sexuality issues and to suggest ways to for folks to continually serve as an ally.

QPR

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR training is a free suicide prevention training.

Sleep Clinic

Getting good sleep is incredibly important for our overall health and well-being. Sleep Clinic is a two-hour workshop focused on learning ways to improve sleep. The workshop utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, including improving sleep routines, increasing relaxation, and changing thoughts about sleep.

Office of Leadership and Community Engagement

Mark your calendars and make plans to join the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement as they celebrate the opening of the 30th annual Holiday Helper Tree!

Lunch and Learn

For those who were not able to attend the October Lunch and Learn virtual session, here is a copy of the recording. The panelists provided some really good insight for graduate students and new professionals. I encourage you to view it and use their advice to your benefit.

University Housing

Congratulations to Chyna Anderson, Katie Fester, and Meg Heins for being recognized through the Georgia Housing Officers at the recent state gathering. University Housing would also like to recognize Kellianne Curley, Cathy Lucas, Ryan Heins, and the Resident Advisor Weekly Refresher Series program as being nominated for additional state awards. Congratulations and thank you for your contributions to University Housing, Georgia Southern, and to housing professionals in our region.

Registrar's Office Call Reference Guide

In order to increase communication and collaboration with campus partners The Registrar's Office has created a call reference guide. This guide contains the different areas, key job duties, and contact information for our team members in those areas. Please find the direct link here.

Marvin Pittman Administration Building, Suite 1002

912.478.2796 | studentaffairs@georgiasouthern.edu