Fort Valley State University

Hello and thank you for visiting the Office of Student Affairs’ web page at Fort Valley State University! Our holistic, student-centered, advocacy model is focused on bringing together the best of student development theory and practices with the best of customer service and effectiveness practices. We are poised for and expecting new growth, pride and excitement at “The Valley” and invite you to join us!

Sincerely,
Terrance Smith, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
C.V. Troup Administration Building, Suite 328
Phone: 478-825-6291
Fax: 478-825-6058
smitht0@fvsu.edu

Staff

• Ms. Quantina Johnson
  Administrative Assistant
  johnsonq@fvsu.edu
• Ms. Helen Simon
  Administrative Secretary
  simonh@fvsu.edu

Forms & Downloads

• Student Handbook
• WE CARE (Wildcats’ Educational Concerns and Retention Efforts) form - Professors who have concerns about students and their performance in class should complete the form.
• PASS (Professors’ Accountability = Students’ Success) - Students who have concerns about their classes and/or their professors should complete the form.

Good practice in Student Affairs

Presented below are FVSU Student Affairs’ units, services, models and basic philosophical tenets:

1. Engage students in active learning;
2. Help students build coherent values and ethical standards;
3. Set and communicate high expectations for student learning;
4. Use systematic inquiry to improve student and institutional performance;
5. Use resources effectively to help achieve institutional missions and goals;
6. Forge educational partnerships that advance student learning; and
7. Build supportive and inclusive communities.
   Source: The Handbook for Student Affairs Administration, 2000.