Dear Colleagues and Friends,

As I complete my first year as Vice President for Student Affairs, I am proud to share this 2024 Annual Update, which highlights the remarkable progress and impact of our work. This year, we’ve continued to advance the well-being, belonging, and engagement of our students in ways that reflect the commitment and energy of our entire UGA community.

Student well-being has remained at the forefront, with expanded well-being hubs, enhanced programming, and increased access to CAPS services making a real difference in students’ lives. We know these resources are critical to their ability to thrive, and we are proud to see them embraced across campus. We also witnessed incredible growth in emergency support, with funds like the Sunshine Fund expanding to meet the needs of students during life’s unforeseen challenges. Our increased emergency funding has become a vital bridge for students, allowing them to persist in their studies despite unexpected hurdles.

Service to our surrounding communities is another cornerstone of our students’ UGA experience. Participation in service programs grew tremendously this year, underscoring our students’ desire to make a positive impact beyond the campus boundaries. Their dedication to serving the community is both inspiring and humbling, reminding us daily of the vital role UGA plays within Georgia and beyond.

Moreover, student engagement across campus has reached new heights. Through our programs, services, and initiatives, UGA students are not only learning and growing within the classroom but are also fully engaging in the college experience—thriving in their daily lives and in the goals they have set for themselves. From bustling well-being events to vibrant student-led initiatives, the campus is a lively place, reflective of an institution deeply committed to holistic development.

The Division of Student Affairs plays an essential role in UGA’s nationally ranked success in retention, progression, and graduation. However, at the heart of our work is something deeper: a commitment to empowering students to realize their own unique aspirations. We see our role as partners in their journey, supporting their ambitions and well-being every step of the way. UGA’s students are extraordinary, and their successes are possible because of this important work.

As a division, we are creating an environment where students do more than succeed—they flourish. It is a privilege to lead this work, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the years ahead.