2019 Presidential Prospectus by Georgia Gwinnett College

2019 PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTUS

O UR M IS S ION • Georgia Gwinnett College provides access to targeted baccalaureate and associate level degrees that meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population of the northeast Atlanta metropolitan region. • GGC emphasizes the innovative use of technology and active-learning environments to provide its students enhanced learning experiences, practical opportunities to apply knowledge, increased scheduling flexibility, and a variety of course delivery options. • Georgia Gwinnett’s outstanding faculty and staff actively engage students in various learning environments, serve as mentors and advisors, and assist students through programs designed to enhance their academic, social, and personal development. • GGC produces contributing citizens and future leaders for Georgia and the nation. Its graduates are inspired to contribute to the local, state, national, and international communities and are prepared to anticipate and respond effectively to an uncertain and changing world.

Georgia Gwinnett College history

n October 2004, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents voted to ask the General Assembly to approve the creation of a new state college in Gwinnett County. In March 2005, the General Assembly passed Senate Resolution 33, authored by Sen. Don Balfour, establishing a new college in Gwinnett, later signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue. In September 2005, the Regents hired Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, a retired Army brigadier general, as the college’s inaugural president. A month later, the Regents named the institution, “Georgia Gwinnett College.” GGC opened its doors to 118 students on August 18, 2006, as the nation’s first four-year public college founded in the 21st century and the first four-year public institution created in Georgia in more than 100 years. It welcomed its first freshman class in 2007 and recognized 17 students at its inaugural commencement ceremony in 2008. In January of 2009, GGC held its first winter graduation ceremony, and that spring, it graduated 38 students. It added a summer commencement ceremony in 2013. In 2009, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Georgia Gwinnett College its initial accreditation in record time, giving GGC the ability to expand its degree programs and apply for foundation awards and research grants. More than 3,000 students enrolled for the 2009 fall semester. In 2010, GGC celebrated the opening of its library and learning center and its residence halls, transforming the college into a residential campus. More than 5,300 students enrolled for the 2010 fall semester. The student center opened in January 2011 and a new laboratory building opened that summer. GGC’s enrollment reached 9,400 in fall 2012. The 2012-13 academic year was the Grizzlies’ first season of official intercollegiate competition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and marked the completion of the varsity athletics facilities. President Kaufman departed GGC for the presidency of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in July 2013 and Dr. Stas Preczewski, served as president from May 2014 through January 2019. In fall 2014, the college opened its Allied Health and Sciences building, home of the School of Science and Technology and the School of Health Sciences. Now well into its second decade, GGC continues to build upon its success in upholding its unique mission and vision. Today, the college enrolls more than 12,000 students. U.S. News & World Report has ranked GGC the #10 top public college in the Southern region for 2019 and the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college for its fifth consecutive year. The college recently celebrated the completion of Building W, which opened for the 2018 fall semester. GGC offers 17 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 45 concentrations. Its students score it among the nation’s top colleges in several areas of student engagement, a critical predictor of student success. According to USG economic impact studies, GGC has contributed more than $2.8 billion to the local economy, including the creation of 4,500 jobs. GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture and extremely affordable tuition are changing the future for students at all levels, of all ages and from all walks of life. Its groundbreaking, four-year college model changes how educators facilitate and support student learning and is characterized by its integrated approach to attention, affordability and access.

Meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population STUD E N T BO DY DI VE R S I TY* GGC’s students reflect the rich diversity of Gwinnett County and its surrounding region.

Race/Ethnicity

32% Black or African American 31% White 21% Hispanic 11% Asian 4%

Two or more races

<1% American Indian or Alaskan Native <1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander <1% Unknown *Fall 2018

E CONOM IC IMPACT Fiscal year 2017 ...................................................................................$464 M Cumulative impact 2006-16................................................................$3.26 B Cumulative jobs generated.....................................................................4,240 Jobs in the community ......................................................................3,434 Jobs on campus ..................................................................................... 806

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Programs of study

Concentrations of study

Average class size

GGC EXPANDS DEGREE PROGRAMS Georgia Gwinnett College's academic programs are selected with input from local business and community leaders to target career opportunities for students and provide a pipeline of skilled employees for Gwinnett and the Atlanta metropolitan area. This year, GGC introduced two new bachelor’s degree programs: cinema and media arts production, and human development and aging services. A supply chain management concentration was added within the business administration bachelor’s degree program. GGC now offers 17 bachelor’s degrees, one associate’s degree, a variety of minors and more than 45 concentrations. 2

CORPORATE AFFILIATES PROGRAM EXPANDED GGC’s Corporate Affiliates Program (CAP) was developed to build and strengthen strategic relationships between the GGC School of Business and corporations in Gwinnett, Metro Atlanta and beyond. The program creates high-value connections between students, faculty and corporate partners through a variety of events, priority access to recruiting activities and targeted, on-campus communications. CAP was expanded this year to include the information technology program in the School of Science and Technology.

Emphasize the innovative use of technology and active-learning environments NEW DATA SOFTWARE ENHANCES COLLEGE PLANNING AND OPERATIONS

GGC FACULTY MEMBERS REDUCE TEXTBOOK COSTS FOR STUDENTS

Using cutting-edge data analysis and visualization tools developed in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, GGC faculty and staff can now see a readily accessible, data-rich, daily enrollment snapshot.

Today’s college textbooks can cost hundreds of dollars. Georgia Gwinnett is contributing to a national trend to provide affordable learning materials.

Data-informed decisions require consistent, timely and meaningful data. This robust system informs resource allocation, space utilization, staffing, recruiting, retention, planning, reporting and troubleshooting, ensuring that GGC operates efficiently and effectively – which ultimately supports student success.

INTERACTIVE SPACES HIGHLIGHT NEW BUILDING GGC’s newest academic building opened for the 2018 fall semester. In addition to classrooms and faculty offices, the 52,000-square foot Building W contains spaces designed to facilitate student engagement. These spaces include a large student gathering and study area as well as expanded office, classroom and activity space for the GGC Honors Program and the state-of-the-art Stephens Family Executive Forum. The 1,600-square foot forum will host executive guest speakers, teleconferences and other interactive presentations.

GGC faculty members have received funding to develop open educational resources for 11 courses in geography, information technology, music, physics, political science and Spanish. Available online at low or no cost, these resources will save more than $645,000 for almost 3,600 GGC students annually. The work was funded by Textbook Transformation Grants through Affordable Learning Georgia, an initiative of the University System of Georgia and GALILEO, Georgia’s Virtual Library.

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6,000 Alumni 3

Outstanding faculty and staff actively engage students TUTORING SERVICES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION Georgia Gwinnett’s Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) provides tutoring assistance to students of all levels. Tutoring services are provided in the AEC, in campus gathering spaces, online and in specific courses in which faculty need additional assistance.

10,522 Tutoring sessions

2,735 Students tutored

21% Students use tutoring

SENIORS RANK GGC HIGHLY IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Georgia Gwinnett students continue to rank the college very high in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which measures factors directly related to GGC’s model for higher education. The results affirm the college’s commitment to student engagement. In the most recent NSSE results, GGC’s seniors ranked it in the top 50 percent of colleges nationally in all 10 engagement indicators and in the top 10 percent in four, an improvement since the previous survey. GGC’s mean engagement indicator scores were higher than those of its NSSE peer institution group and the University System of Georgia overall.

MENTORING AND ADVISING CENTER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED The Mentoring and Advising Center (MAC) received the 2018 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Program Certificate of Merit. While all students can meet with MAC advisors, the center provides targeted support for students enrolled in Student Success courses, as well as those identified as at highest risk for dropping out. Of new students enrolled in Student Success courses, 81 percent successfully completed the fall 2017 semester and returned in the spring, indicating the significant impact of engaged advising.

Produce contributing citizens and future leaders

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630+

100

Registered Student Organizations

Student-led service projects, events and activities

New bachelor-degreed nurses this year

New K-12 teachers this year

GGC STUDENTS EXCEL AT U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL SIMULATION PROGRAM Members of GGCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honors Program Learning Communities participated in the April 2018 session of the Model United Nations Security Council Simulation program at the Osgood Center for International Studies in Washington, D.C. The trip was the highlight of a two-semester, integrated, educational experience through which 25 percent of Honors Program members explored current Security Council topics in a range of collaborative, multi-disciplinary courses, activities and special projects. Primarily first-year students, the GGC group won 75 percent of the Security Council Simulation programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delegation awards and all position paper awards in competition with other teams of upperclassmen and graduate students. Shown below are members of Georgia Gwinnett's delegation in front of the Supreme Court Building.

Success measures

Top Public School

Most Ethnically Diverse

In The Southern Region

Southern Regional College

2018

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

U.S. News & World Report

GRIZZLIES WIN IN COMPETITION AND THE CLASSROOM In only six years, GGC Athletics has established itself among the best programs in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Achievements during 2017-18 include: • The Grizzlies won their fifth national championship in men’s tennis and fourth in women’s tennis. • All six teams qualified for NAIA national tournaments. • Three teams were ranked No. 1 in the NAIA. • Men’s and women’s soccer, softball and women’s tennis were named 2017-18 NAIA Scholar Teams. • Kevin Konfederak, ’18, business, won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's 2018 Top Senior Award. • Dr. Darin S. Wilson, director of Athletics, was named 2017-18 Association of Independent Institutions Athletics Director of the Year.

NURSING PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY THE CCNE The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) awarded Georgia Gwinnett College accreditation for its baccalaureate degree in nursing program in the fall of 2018. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE standards for accreditation focus on program quality, curriculum, institutional resources, outcomes and student achievement. Although a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation holds nursing programs accountable to the community of interest, ensures that the programs are preparing individuals to fulfill their expected roles and fosters continuing improvement in nursing programs.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ACCREDITED BY AACSB The world-class excellence of GGC’s School of Business was affirmed in the spring of 2018, when it was awarded accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB Accreditation recognizes institutions demonstrating a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development and student learning. It has been earned by less than 5% of the world’s business schools. 6

What our students are saying about us... Christian Santos, ’18, biology I plan on taking both the MCAT and GRE in the summer following my graduation from GGC and applying to both a graduate program and medical school. GGC has provided me with a learning environment that has prepared me to take on any new challenges that may present themselves. Senior Survey

Katherine Johnston, ’20, early childhood education Two weeks into my semester at @GeorgiaGwinnett and I’m already in love with the school! The professors are the best and so helpful! I’m excited to learn what it takes to become a teacher! #futureteacher #teacher #lovinglife Twitter

Jimmy Cenescar, ’20, criminal justice and criminology When high school teachers say things like, "your college professors will not care about you," they are not talking about GGC professors.

Jordan Sanders, ’17, history Visiting GGC always reminds me of the kindness of this community. Thanks for reminding me how blessed I was to go here! Instagram

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“GGC has made such a positive impact on me. We may have different backgrounds, cultures and national origins, but the way we embrace each other is nothing short of surreal. We laugh and learn together – we care about each other well as our education. The Grizzly community – its students, faculty and staff – became my family. And I know that my fellow graduates feel that way, too.” Janie Durham, ’17, psychology 2017 commencement speech

“I would like to thank GGC for giving me the opportunity to give back to the community through my volunteer services.” Ethel Ngene, ’18, biology Engage magazine

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Summary of private support provided. Graph reflects expenditures.

For the year ended June 30, 2018 Assets Total assets.....................................$192,508,385 Liabilities Total liabilities................................$178,632,922 Net Assets Total net assets ................................$13,875,463 Total liabilities and net assets ......$192,508,385

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

$658,296

$385,723

$511,971

2016-17

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

2017-18

$740,422

$1,046,136

For the year ended June 30, 2018 Support and revenue Total support and revenue ..............$14,344,817 Operating expenses Total operating expenses ..................$1,684,765 Occupancy expenses Total occupancy expenses................$5,525,097 Total expenses ...................................$7,209,862 Change in net assets.........................$7,134,955 Net assets, June 30, 2017 .................$6,740,508 Net assets, June 30, 2018 ...............$13,875,463

THE ENDOWMENT FOR PAST FIVE YEARS FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Andersen Family Scholarship The Lee and Marshall Boutwell Veterans Scholarship Gwinnett County Bar Association Scholarship Carter Hardin Scholarship in Business Administration and Economics Taylor Hardin Scholarship in Business Administration and Finance

Lonnie Harvel Memorial Scholarship Daniel J. Kaufman Scholarship Lawrenceville Police Scholarship Elridge W. McMillan Regents Scholarship Milton M. Ratner Foundation Scholarship Linda Shumate Endowed Scholarship Carl D. White, Sr. Scholarship

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

$865,277

$901,853

$1,121,874

$1,538,157

$1,774,151

Another Chance Foundation Georgia Gwinnett College Nursing Scholarship Georgia Gwinnett College Scholarship Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Scholarship Kaiser Permanente of Georgia Nursing Scholarship Pamela Kramer Nurse Leader Scholarship Dr. Laurence M. Lesser Nursing Scholarship

Peach State Federal Credit Union Scholarship Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Scholarship Clyde and Sandra Strickland Business Scholarship Clyde and Sandra Strickland Health Sciences Scholarship University System of Georgia Foundation Scholarships Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Scholarship

Opportunities and Challenges for the New President CHAMPION EQUITY OF ACHIEVEMENT IN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT GGC’s president will value the incredible diversity of our community, and acknowledge and support the crucial work of inclusion. The president will lead with an investment in the reflection and evaluation that inspire ethically-motivated and evidence-based decisions around supporting student success and equity of opportunity for all on campus.

STRENGTHEN EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND BUILD LONG-TERM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS As a young, public college within a vibrant region and a growing state, GGC presents its new president with a myriad of opportunities for understanding and managing the complexities of relations with external partners, influencers and stakeholders. In so doing, the president will recognize common goals and shared values, and identify opportunities for long-term partnerships in the northeast Atlanta metro area.

EXPAND FUNDRAISING RELATIONSHIPS AND INITIATIVES SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN OUR MISSION-DRIVEN CULTURE GGC is powered by a culture that prioritizes student success, values dynamic innovation, and nurtures inclusion and respect. The next president must commit to understanding and caring for our institutional culture. She or he will support – by example and with resources – the faculty and staff commitment to meaningful student engagement, and will embrace the institutional commitment to affordability and access.

DEVELOP A STRATEGIC VISION FOR THE NEXT ERA OF THE COLLEGE The rapid growth that characterized GGC’s first ten years has led to a period of stabilization and reflection. The next president will have the chance to lead from this strong trajectory. She or he will inspire and facilitate a strategic vision for stabilizing operations and developing sustainable infrastructure and resources for the next era of the college. This era will require a visionary understanding of the long-term role the college will play, both presently and potentially, in the surrounding community.

With a strong commitment to its mission of access and affordability, and deeply embedded culture of student success, GGC is positioned to grow its fundraising base and cultivate more relationships with donors who share our values and goals. The president will be aware of their relevance to our continued success and will collaborate in developing a strategy for growing those relationships.

EXPAND REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION OF GGC’S SUCCESSES Firmly established in the region and state, GGC is ready to turn more attention to increasing regional and national awareness of its rigorous academic programs, and its attentive and affordable model. The president will collaboratively develop strategies to establish GGC as a college of distinction within the state, inclusive of strategies to engage and mobilize our growing alumni base in that effort.

Personal Credentials and Qualifications GGC’s next president will be a driven and accomplished individual with a record of effective leadership. She or he will exemplify the following qualities: • Charismatic Leadership: the successful candidate will continue in a line of charismatic, energetic, accessible and mission-driven presidents who possessed the ability to inspire the campus community. • Transparency and Integrity: the president will reliably communicate about challenges and opportunities, will engage the campus community regarding key decisions and inflection points, and will lead in accordance with the values and mission of the institution. • Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: GGC’s pride in and respect for its diverse campus community requires a leader who prioritizes equity in opportunity and outcomes, and who understands how the roles of leadership style, resource allocation, and institutional infrastructure play in that prioritization. • Collaborative Governance: the president will bring an investment in collaboration to the governance structure and spirit of GGC, and will expand enfranchisement and engagement in shared decision-making. • Proven Leadership and Credentialing: the president will possess an earned terminal degree and a record of extensive and effective leadership in higher education.

Nomination/Application Information: Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications are invited, and all interested parties are invited to review more information at the presidential search website: www.ggc.edu/presidentialsearch Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received no later than February 7, 2019. Candidates should provide a resume or CV, letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements of the presidency and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. All materials should be submitted electronically to www.parkersearch.com/ggc-president The search committee chair is Dr. Judy Awong-Taylor, professor of biology. To reach her directly, email jawongta@ggc.edu. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion.

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