Fort Valley State University

The Office of Academic Affairs supervises academic personnel and oversees the fiscal affairs of four colleges:

• Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs
• Arts and Sciences
• Education
• Graduate Studies and Extended Education

Other units under the supervision of Academic Affairs include:

• The Academic Success Center
• Collaborative and Outreach Programs
• Enrollment Management (Registrar, Admissions and Recruitment)
• Financial Aid
• The Learning Resource Center
• Office of Assessment and Accountability
• Testing Center

Under the auspices of the Office of Academic Affairs are several outstanding academic programs and support services to facilitate and ensure the successful matriculation of students from enrollment through graduation.

The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) is the only program of its kind in the nation. Through partnerships with research and energy industries, CDEP prepares students for technology-oriented employment in energy and related fields.

The Biology Program produces the highest number of minority students who enroll in medical or dental school than any other university in the state.

The Georgia Goat Research and Extension Center is the largest facility of its kind, east of the Mississippi. In addition to state-of-the-art research, the facility also provides for the processing of small ruminants and houses a dairy store.

The Warner Robins site will offer undergraduate, graduate, and outreach programs.

The Academic Success Center provides academic, social, and emotional support services to students via tutorial programs and counseling and referral services.

Other programs in academic affairs are characterized by highly qualified faculty and staff, technology-oriented academic programs and opportunities for international travel, cutting edge agricultural research and outreach services.

In the area of graduate studies, programs are offered to improve the environment of the local community, such as the master of public health program in environmental health and programs designed to prepare professionals in mental health counseling, guidance and counseling, and rehabilitation counseling, and the preparation of professional educators.

This website provides a snapshot of academic program offerings. Feel free to visit us onsite at any time.

Staff

• Dr. Daniel K. Wims, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  Office (478) 825-6330
  e-mail wimsd@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6057
• Dr. Judy Carter, Dean, College of Education
  Office (478) 825-6365
  e-mail carterj02@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825- 6192
• Dr. Jehad Yasin, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
  Office (478) 825-6454
  e-mail yasinj@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6000
• Dr. Anna R. Holloway, Dean, College of Graduate Studies & Extended Education
  Office (478) 825-6338
  e-mail hollowaa@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6533
• Dr. Vann Newkirk, Associate Vice President for Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness Office (478) 825-7594
  e-mail newkirkv@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 822-7595
• Dr. Annie Payton, Director, Hunt Memorial Library
  Office (478) 825-6342
  e-mail paytona@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6916
• Dr. Mark Latimore, Jr., Interim Dean, College of Agriculture, Home Economics, &
  Allied Programs
  Office (478) 825-6327
  e-mail latimorm@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-3534
• Dr. Julius Scipio, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
  Office (478) 825-6330
  e-mail scipioj@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6057
• Dr. Said Sewell, Executive Director, Academic Success Center
  Office (478) 822-1070
  e-mail sewells@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6328
• Mr. Ashley Ballard, Director of Career Counseling and Advising
  Office (478) 822-1070
  e-mail ballarda@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6328
• Dr. Irene Nelson, Director of Behavioral Counseling and Testing
  Office (478) 825-6384
  e-mail nelsoni@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6442
• Mrs. Sharee Lawrence, Registrar
  Office (478) 825-6282
  e-mail lawrencs@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6155
• Mrs. Malinda S. Nicholson, Administrative Assistant
  Office (478) 825-6166
  e-mail scipiol@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6057
• Ms. Patricia Barrett, Administrative Secretary
  Office (478) 825-6330
  e-mail barrettp@fvsu.edu
  Fax Number (478) 825-6057