Academic Advising Center (AAC) staff members provide essential transition and success information for students. The AAC is responsible for POUNCE and INTRO, the registration programs for all first-term students. Additionally, Academic Advisors teach first-year seminars for all incoming first-year students providing support to all students as they start their academic path at Georgia College. Advisors serve as guides throughout students’ GC Journey.
Feel free to call our office at 478-445-2361. General advising questions can also be sent to advising@gcsu.edu.
Current students can locate their assigned Academic Advisor's name on their DegreeWorks audit or the Tranguide located in PAWS under Student Services and then Student Records. Returning, Prospective, and Incoming students or students exploring majors or minors can click the appropriate gray bar below to reveal a chart of academic advisors by academic discipline.
Returning, Prospective, and Incoming Students (POUNCE/INTRO)
| Major |
Academic Advisor |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Tawana Payne |
| Art | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | India Jones (Last Names A-L) Sheila Clemmons (Last Names M-Z) |
| Business Undeclared | Amber Aucoin (Last Names A-H) Tawana Payne (Last Names I-R) C'Lee Long (Last Names S-Z) |
| Chemistry | India Jones |
| Computer Science | C'Lee Long |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Data Science | C'Lee Long |
| Early Childhood Education Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo Nikki Simpson |
| Economics | C'Lee Long |
| English: Creative Writing Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| English: Film, Media, and Culture Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| English: Literature Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Environmental Science | Sheila Clemmons |
| Exercise Science: Pre-Professional | Shay Smith Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Fitness/Performance | Shay Smith Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Sports Med (Athletic Training) | Shay Smith Amanda Williams |
| Finance | C'Lee Long |
| Geography | Vonya Miller |
| History | Vonya Miller |
| Liberal Studies: Culture, Religion, & Society Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: European Studies Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Gender & Sexuality Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Global Studies Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Race & Social Justice Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Management | Kathy Hill |
| Management Information Systems | Amber Aucoin |
| Marketing | Catherine Maloney |
| Mass Communication | Amanda Williams(Last Names A-J) Vonya Miller (Last Names K-Z) |
| Mathematics | India Jones |
| Mathematics: Teaching Concentration | India Jones |
| Middle Grades Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo Nikki Simpson |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Therapy | Janice Pillay |
| Nursing Track (Undeclared) | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Shay Smith (Last Names L-Z) |
| Philosophy | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Pre-Law Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Religion Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Physics | Sheila Clemmons |
| Physics: Dual Degree | Sheila Clemmons |
| Political Science | Dr. Michelle Johnson |
| Psychology | India Jones (Last Names A-L) Sheila Clemmons (Last Names M-Z) |
| Public Health | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Shay Smith (Last Names L-Z) |
| Rhetoric | Janice Pillay |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Special Education Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo Nikki Simpson |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Undeclared | Kathy Hill |
| World Languages & Cultures: French Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| World Languages & Cultures: Spanish Concentration | Janice Pillay |
Major Exploration
| Major | Contact |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Tawana Payne |
| Art | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | India Jones (Last Names A-L) Sheila Clemmons (Last Names M-Z) |
| Business Undeclared | Amber Aucoin (Last Names A-H) Tawana Payne (Last Names I-R) C'Lee Long (Last Names S-Z) |
| Chemistry | India Jones |
| Computer Science | C'Lee Long |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Data Science | C'Lee Long |
| Early Childhood Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo |
| Economics | C'Lee Long |
| English: Creative Writing Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| English: Film, Media, and Culture Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| English: Literature Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Environmental Science |
Sheila Clemmons |
| Exercise Science: Pre-Professional |
Shay Smith |
| Exercise Science: Fitness/Performance | Shay Smith Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Sports Med (Athletic Training) | Shay Smith Amanda Williams |
| Finance | C'Lee Long |
| Geography | Vonya Miller |
| History | Vonya Miller |
| Liberal Studies: Culture, Religion, & Society Conc | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: European Studies Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Gender & Sexuality Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Global Studies Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Liberal Studies: Race & Social Justice Conc. | Janice Pillay |
| Management | Kathy Hill |
| Management Information Systems | Amber Aucoin |
| Marketing | Mark Skelton |
| Mass Communication | Vonya Miller |
| Mathematics | India Jones |
| Mathematics: Teaching Concentration | India Jones |
| Middle Grades Education Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Therapy | Janice Pillay |
| Nursing Track (Undeclared) | Kristy Tenbus |
| Philosophy | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Pre-Law Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Religion Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Physics | Sheila Clemmons |
| Physics: Dual Degree | Sheila Clemmons |
| Political Science | Janice Pillay |
| Psychology | India Jones (Last Names A-L) Sheila Clemmons (Last Names M-Z) |
| Public Health | Shay Smith |
| Rhetoric | Janice Pillay |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Special Education Track (Undeclared) | Michael Lerzo |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Undeclared | Kathy Hill |
| World Languages & Cultures: French Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| World Languages & Cultures: Spanish Concentration | Janice Pillay |
Minor Exploration
| Minor | Advisor |
|---|---|
| African Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Anthropology | Vonya Miller |
| Art History | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | India Jones (Last Names A-L) Sheila Clemmons (Last Names M-Z) |
| Black Diaspora Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Business Administration | Kathy Hill |
| Ceramics | Janice Pillay |
| Chemistry | India Jones |
| Computer Science | C'Lee Long |
| Creative Music Media | Janice Pillay |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Dance | Janice Pillay |
|
Economics |
C'Lee Long |
| English | Janice Pillay |
| Environmental Science | Sheila Clemmons |
| Finance | C'Lee Long |
| French Language & Culture | Janice Pillay |
| Geography | Vonya Miller |
| Geology | India Jones Sheila Clemmons |
| Global Health Studies | Kristy Tenbus |
| Graphic Design | Janice Pillay |
| History | Vonya Miller |
| International Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Management | Kathy Hill |
| Management (Non-Business Major) | Kathy Hill |
| Management Information Systems | Amber Aucoin |
| Marketing | Mark Skelton |
| Mathematics | India Jones |
| Museum Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Pre-certification | Janice Pillay |
| Outdoor Education | Dr. Jeff Turner (jeff.turner@gcsu.edu) |
| Painting | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy | Janice Pillay |
| Photography | Janice Pillay |
| Physical Education | Amanda Williams |
| Physics | Sheila Clemmons |
| Political Science | Janice Pillay |
| Printmaking | Janice Pillay |
| Public Health | Shay Smith Kristy Tenbus |
| Rhetoric | Janice Pillay |
| Sculpture in Expanded Media | Janice Pillay |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Spanish Language & Cultures | Janice Pillay |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Urban Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Women's Studies | Janice Pillay |
Meet Our Team
Academic Advising
Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership & Practice
University of North Georgia
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.Ed., Professional Counseling - College Student Affairs
University of West Georgia
B.S., Psychology
University of Georgia
Education
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education
Columbus State University
B.S., Early Childhood/Special Education
Mercer University
Education
MBA, Business Administration, Human Resource Specialization
Ashford University
B.S., Business Administration
Ashford University
A.S., Behavioral Science
Georgia Military College
Education
M.A., English
Georgia College & State University
B.A., English
Georgia College & State University
A.S., Middle Grades Education
Georgia Military College
Education
M.Ed., Instructional Technology
Georgia College & State University
B.B.A., Office Systems Communications
Georgia College & State University
A.A.S., Marketing
State University of New York at Alfred
Education
M.P.A., Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Justice Studies
Georgia Southern University
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University
Education
B.A., English
Young Harris College
Education
M.A., English Literature
University of Georgia
B.A., English Literature and Liberal Studies
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.S.Ed., Higher Education
Capella University
B.A., History
Stephen F. Austin State University
Education
M.Ed., Counseling Psychology
Troy University
B.S., Sociology
Georgia College & State University
Janice Pillay
Academic Advisor III (Lead Advisor - Humanities and Education)
478-445-2767
Education
M.Ed., Student Personnel Services, School Counseling
University of Memphis
B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
Athens State University
A.S., Respiratory Therapy
Calhoun Community College
Education
M.Div., Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Biblical Studies
Southeastern Bible College
Education
M.P.A., Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Health Education: Community Health & Human Services
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.A., English
University of Central Missouri
B.S., Accounting
Florida Southern College
Amanda Williams
Academic Advisor III (Lead Advisor - Health Sciences)
478-445-8254
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.B.A., Management
Georgia Southwestern State University
Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership & Practice
University of North Georgia
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.Ed., Professional Counseling - College Student Affairs
University of West Georgia
B.S., Psychology
University of Georgia
Education
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education
Columbus State University
B.S., Early Childhood/Special Education
Mercer University
Education
MBA, Business Administration, Human Resource Specialization
Ashford University
B.S., Business Administration
Ashford University
A.S., Behavioral Science
Georgia Military College
Education
M.A., English
Georgia College & State University
B.A., English
Georgia College & State University
A.S., Middle Grades Education
Georgia Military College
Education
M.Ed., Instructional Technology
Georgia College & State University
B.B.A., Office Systems Communications
Georgia College & State University
A.A.S., Marketing
State University of New York at Alfred
Education
M.P.A., Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Justice Studies
Georgia Southern University
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University
Education
B.A., English
Young Harris College
Education
M.A., English Literature
University of Georgia
B.A., English Literature and Liberal Studies
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.S.Ed., Higher Education
Capella University
B.A., History
Stephen F. Austin State University
Education
M.Ed., Counseling Psychology
Troy University
B.S., Sociology
Georgia College & State University
Janice Pillay
Education
M.Ed., Student Personnel Services, School Counseling
University of Memphis
B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
Athens State University
A.S., Respiratory Therapy
Calhoun Community College
Education
M.Div., Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Biblical Studies
Southeastern Bible College
Education
M.P.A., Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Health Education: Community Health & Human Services
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.A., English
University of Central Missouri
B.S., Accounting
Florida Southern College
Amanda Williams
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.B.A., Management
Georgia Southwestern State University