Leadership Profile

President

Prepared by

Ann Yates Veena Abraham January 2018 This Leadership Profile is intended to provide information about the College of Coastal Georgia and the position of President. It is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest.

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The Opportunity The Chancellor and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia seek an inspiring, visionary, servant leader as the next president of the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA). CCGA’s next president will be an energetic and creative leader who will build upon the college’s remarkable success and boldly embrace new opportunities for the future. The College seeks a proven, successful leader with a deep understanding of and experience in higher education; a record of achievement in leading and managing growth and change in a complex organization; knowledge of contemporary best practices in strategic planning and data-based decision making; a collaborative approach to leadership; a deep abiding interest in student success and academic excellence; a proven ability to lead the college’s fundraising efforts; and the skills to develop productive relationships with all members of CCGA’s community. The successful candidate will be a collaborative problem-solver who can engage the community in further developing and executing a clear, proactive and distinctive vision for CCGA that serves the region and sustains the College on the path to a successful future by recognizing opportunities for growth and distinction, while simultaneously managing the College within its financial model. As leader, the president will be available, engaged, and invested in an environment that values teaching and learning, and supports faculty in the pursuit of academic excellence. The president will be a leader of impeccable integrity and judgment who is perceived as genuine and sincere. The College seeks a strong collaborator who will foster a culture of trust, positivity and respect, who has a strong desire to build upon key elements of CCGA’s history and to adapt and change where appropriate to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. The College seeks a leader who generates excitement about the institution, connects and engages meaningfully across multiple constituencies, is committed to shared governance, and embodies an unwavering dedication to students and their success. 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, 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.

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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 CCGA’s next president will join a vibrant and supportive community with an unwavering dedication to students. To lead successfully, the next president must address the following interconnected issues: Establish a Vision and Lead Strategically CCGA’s many constituents are extremely excited about the College’s future and untapped potential. The next president has a remarkable opportunity to shape CCGA’s evolving identity and secure a strong position in the higher education landscape. The next president will join the institution at a critical juncture as it lays the groundwork for the next generation of growth and achievement. The president is expected to work closely with senior leadership, the faculty, the community, students, and staff to develop and reify an inspiring vision that will honor the College’s past and build on its strengths while developing initiatives to ensure its future. CCGA’s internal and external constituents are confident that their deep sense of community, commitment, and sincere desire for the College to flourish will serve as the foundation for their success. The president will be expected to provide steadfast and collaborative leadership in shaping a shared vision and strategy, to engage the CCGA community in making the decisions that will enable the College to succeed, and to ensure that CCGA’s resources are aligned with the vision. The next president must be fluent in the current and emerging issues in higher education, particularly the challenges of providing quality programs while growing enrollment in a constrained fiscal environment. Grow Enrollment The next president will provide the leadership, wisdom and creative guidance to steer CCGA successfully through a period of growth in a manner that ultimately ensures the long-term sustainability and growth of the financial resources necessary to fulfill the College’s mission. Maintaining momentum on enrollment growth remains a key opportunity for the next president to address that will require continued efforts to enhance the College’s reputation and visibility while maintaining excellence in ways that grow enrollment and net revenue. As competition for students and resources increase, CCGA must be strategic about its message, innovative program development and where it will market its distinctive programs. The new president will finalize the ongoing process of creating a strategic enrollment plan based on the internal and external assessment of enrollment. Spearhead Fundraising Efforts Acquiring resources is critical to the growth and progress of CCGA and the next president must play a key role in this process by providing overall direction to the strategies implemented to cultivate support and raise necessary funds. The president will have demonstrated both a talent and an enthusiasm for fundraising which includes the personal and social skills to cultivate

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financial support and partnerships in the private sector. As a result, the next president must work with the Foundation Board and staff to develop a strong base of support aligned with the strategic plan, design creative funding approaches, and target increasing external support from friends and business leaders in the community. The next president will be expected to further develop sustainable and productive relationships with alumni and friends in an effort to create awareness of and ultimately generate financial support for the College. Foster a Strong Sense of Community CCGA is distinctive in its sense of community. The College community is still small enough that it is possible to forge personal relationships with virtually every member of the College and with much of the greater community. We seek a president who will reinforce the close knit, caring, and student centered environment that engenders trust and sets apart the College from other institutions. The sense of pride and ownership among the members of the community also raise expectations for access to and involvement in decision-making. The next president will be expected to become a member of a community that expects transparency in communication and a collaborative approach to discussing and solving challenges and realizing opportunities. It is a community in which people know each other well, and value respect and collegiality. Given (or notwithstanding) this pride and affinity for CCGA, there remains untapped potential to foster an even stronger sense of community on campus. The next president will be a visible community leader who is deeply engaged with organizations and individuals both on and off campus. It is vital that the president recognize their especially influential role in the community and their impact on the region. There is an energy and a desire to catapult the region in terms of economic development and cultural activities. Build and Lead a Strong Organization

CCGA is on an upward trajectory and the next president will play a critical role in sustaining or increasing it in order to assure a strong and well-functioning organization, particularly with regard to programs and people. As a growing institution, it is given that CCGA will need to adjust policies, procedures, and staffing incrementally over time. The next president will maintain and grow healthy working relationships and inspire high morale concurrent with additional growth and change. CCGA benefits from a superb faculty who are committed to the student/faculty relationship and quality instruction. The president will foster a culture in support of faculty with a commitment to provide academic development, leadership and training opportunities, as well as furthering a robust system of faculty governance. The next president will have the opportunity to hire his/her own provost.

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Personal Qualifications and Personal Qualities

The Coastal College of Georgia seeks a proven, successful leader with a deep understanding of and experience in higher education; a record of achievement in leading and managing growth and change in a complex organization; knowledge of contemporary best practices in strategic planning and data-based decision making; a collaborative approach to leadership; a deep abiding interest in student success and academic excellence; a proven ability to lead the college’s fundraising efforts; and the skills to develop productive relationships with all members of CCGA’s community. A terminal degree is required.

Strong candidates will have many of the following professional characteristics and personal qualities:

Professional Characteristics:

Bold thinker with the ability to engage the community in building a shared strategic vision for the future and successful implementation of a strategic plan;

Record of exceptional leadership that indicates a proven ability to align vision with capability, capacity and resources;

Experienced leader and manager of people and programs, with a successful track record of productivity within one or more organizations;

Demonstrated leadership and strength in creating and supporting an environment of continuous improvement;

Effective communicator with a polished, professional demeanor who advocates for CCGA and earns the respect of the faculty, staff, chancellor, board of regents and system;

Tireless spokesperson who possesses the political acumen to position CCGA effectively and positively with political, business, and civic leaders;

Commitment to play a central leadership role in developing strategic community partnerships;

Ability to balance the strong executive leadership needed to ensure that decisions are made in a timely and fair manner with dedication to a culture of shared governance;

Thorough understanding of past and current trends in the evolving higher education marketplace accompanied by a vision for how CCGA can successfully adapt to that marketplace;

Demonstrated talent and enthusiasm for fundraising, including the personal and social skills and a passion for CCGA’s mission;

Understanding of the key forces driving college enrollments;

Proven ability to relate to diverse communities and stakeholders;

A successful track record as a leader and manager of institutional change; and

Experience in managing the financial and budgeting operations of a complex unit or organization.

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Personal Qualities:

Commitment to a long term investment in helping move the College forward and to play a leadership role in the community;

An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that supports new ways of approaching problems and opportunities and has the courage and conviction to encourage change in an exceptionally diplomatic way;

Authenticity, integrity, empathy, compassion, and intellectual curiosity;

Superior relationship-building and communication skills;

Inspirational leader who will galvanize the community behind a strategic plan for the College’s future;

Active listener who is able to build trust and integrate feedback across different constituents;

Commitment to an environment where teaching and student success remain the top priorities;

Recognizes and promotes academic excellence in many forms, including scholarship (broadly defined), creative expression, and service-learning ;

Energetic, creative, and inspiring passion for an institution with CCGA’s strengths and characteristics;

Genuine desire to engage with external and internal stakeholders especially students and faculty, with an accessible and inclusive personal approach;

Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to supporting and cultivating the development of others;

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity with the ability to articulate a strong rationale for their importance to effective learning;

A transparent and collaborative leadership style encouraging open discussion; and

Honesty and respect in interactions with peers, subordinates and other stakeholders.

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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 13 additional baccalaureate degree programs, bringing the total to 18 as of November 2017.

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. 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 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 their junior/senior year of 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 about seven 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, drama and music productions, cultural activities, and study abroad. Through the course offerings and extracurricular activities, Arts and Humanities aids 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 Humanities offers baccalaureate degrees in American

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Studies, French Language & Literature[1], Interdisciplinary Studies, and Spanish Language & Literature[2] as well as transfer associate degree concentrations 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 concentrations in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering. 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 concentrations in Biology and Chemistry.

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 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 provides 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

[1] University System of Georgia eCore affiliate [2] University System of Georgia eCore affiliate

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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 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

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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 only 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. 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. The Center hosts and lends space to programs from Coastal Pines Technical College and Valdosta State University. www.ccga.edu/camdencenter

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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-living options, students are provided with engagement opportunities outside the classroom that support their social, recreational, intellectual, and personal 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

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* 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. Resources and oversight are also provided to the varsity cheerleading squad. www.coastalgeorgiasports.com

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

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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 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

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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. These materials should be sent electronically via email to the College of Coastal Georgia’s consultants Ann Yates and Veena Abraham at CCGAPresident@wittkieffer.com. Appointment will begin on July 1, 2018.

Material that must be mailed may be sent to:

President College of Coastal Georgia

C/O WITT/KIEFFER Attention: Ann Yates and Veena Abraham

2015 Spring Road, Suite 510 Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

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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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