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 | Cassie Napier |
| Art | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | O'Ryan Carter |
| Business Undeclared | Michelle Beck Kathy Hill |
| Chemistry | O'Ryan Carter |
| Computer Science | Cassie Napier |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Early Childhood Education Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Economics | Kathy Hill |
| English: Creative Writing Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| English: Film, Media, and Culture Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| English: Literature Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| Environmental Science | Wanda Johnson |
| Exercise Science: Pre-Professional | Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Fitness/Performance | Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Sports Med (Athletic Training) | Amanda Williams |
| 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 | Cassie Napier |
| Marketing | Mark Skelton |
| Mass Communication | Christine Amezquita (Last Names A-J) Vonya Miller (Last Names K-Z) |
| Mathematics | Wanda Johnson |
| Mathematics: Teaching Concentration | Wanda Johnson |
| Middle Grades Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Therapy | Janice Pillay |
| Nursing Track (Undeclared) | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Philosophy | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Pre-Law Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Religion Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Physics | Wanda Johnson |
| Physics: Dual Degree | Wanda Johnson |
| Political Science | Christine Amezquita |
| Psychology | Nicole Watson |
| Public Health | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-M) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Rhetoric | Janice Pillay |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Special Education Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Undeclared | Vonya Miller |
| World Languages & Cultures: French Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| World Languages & Cultures: Spanish Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
Major Exploration
| Major | Contact |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Kathy Hill |
| Art | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | O'Ryan Carter |
| Business Undeclared |
Michelle Beck |
| Chemistry | O'Ryan Carter |
| Computer Science | Cassie Napier |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Early Childhood Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Economics | Kathy Hill |
| English: Creative Writing Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| English: Film, Media, and Culture Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| English: Literature Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| Environmental Science | Wanda Johnson |
| Exercise Sci: Pre-Professional | Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Fitness/Performance | Amanda Williams |
| Exercise Science: Sports Med (Athletic Training) | Amanda Williams |
| 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 | Michelle Beck (A-L) Kathy Hill (M-Z) |
| Management Information Systems | Cassie Napier |
| Marketing | Mark Skelton |
| Mass Communication | Christine Amezquita (Last Names A-J) Vonya Miller (Last Names K-Z) |
| Mathematics | Wanda Johnson |
| Mathematics: Teaching Concentration | Wanda Johnson |
| Middle Grades Education Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Therapy | Janice Pillay |
| Nursing Track (Undeclared) | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Philosophy | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Pre-Law Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Philosophy: Religion Concentration | Janice Pillay |
| Physics | Wanda Johnson |
| Physics: Dual Degree | Wanda Johnson |
| Political Science | Christine Amezquita |
| Psychology | Nicole Watson |
| Public Health | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-M) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Rhetoric | Amanda Williams |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Special Education Track (Undeclared) | Nikki Simpson |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Undeclared | Vonya Miller |
| World Languages & Cultures: French Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
| World Languages & Cultures: Spanish Concentration | Christine Amezquita |
Minor Exploration
| Minor | Advisor |
|---|---|
| African Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Anthropology | Vonya Miller |
| Art History | Janice Pillay |
| Biology | O'Ryan Carter |
| Black Diaspora Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Business Administration | Kathy Hill |
| Ceramics | Janice Pillay |
| Chemistry | O'Ryan Carter |
| Computer Science | Cassie Napier |
| Creative Music Media | Janice Pillay |
| Criminal Justice | Vonya Miller |
| Dance | Janice Pillay |
|
Economics |
Kathy Hill |
| English | Christine Amezquita |
| Environmental Science | Wanda Johnson |
| Finance | Kathy Hill |
| French Language & Culture | Christine Amezquita |
| Geography | Vonya Miller |
| Geology | Wanda Johnson |
| Global Health Studies | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Graphic Design | Janice Pillay |
| History | Vonya Miller |
| International Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a Studies | Janice Pillay Christine Amezquita |
| Management | Kathy Hill Michelle Beck |
| Management (Non-Business Major) | Kathy Hill Michelle Beck |
| Management Information Systems | Cassie Napier |
| Marketing | Mark Skelton |
| Mathematics | Wanda Johnson |
| Museum Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Music | Janice Pillay |
| Music Precertification | 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 | Wanda Johnson |
| Political Science | Christine Amezquita |
| Printmaking | Janice Pillay |
| Public Health | Kristy Tenbus (Last Names A-K) Amanda Passmore (Last Names L-Z) |
| Rhetoric | Janice Pillay |
| Sculpture in Expanded Media | Janice Pillay |
| Sociology | Vonya Miller |
| Spanish Language & Cultures | Christine Amezquita |
| Theatre | Janice Pillay |
| Urban Studies | Janice Pillay |
| Women's Studies | Janice Pillay |
Meet Our Team
Academic Advising
Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration
Columbia University
M.S., College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
State University of New York College at Buffalo
B.A., Psychology
Houghton College
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.F.A., Creative Writing
Georgia College & State University
B.A., English
Northeastern Illinois University
Education
M.S., Biology
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Biology
Georgia College & State University
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
Wanda Johnson
Academic Advisor III (Lead Advisor - Science and Math Cluster)
478-445-4826
Education
M.S., Higher Education Administration
Drexel University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia State University
Education
M.S.Ed., Higher Education
Capella University
B.A., History
Stephen F. Austin State University
Education
MLSCM
Georgia College
MMIS
Georgia College
B.B.A., Management Information Systems
Georgia College
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs
Upper Iowa University
B.A., History
University of Northern Iowa
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.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
M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership
Oakland University
B.A., Psychology
Berea College
Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration
Columbia University
M.S., College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
State University of New York College at Buffalo
B.A., Psychology
Houghton College
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
Education
M.F.A., Creative Writing
Georgia College & State University
B.A., English
Northeastern Illinois University
Education
M.S., Biology
Georgia College & State University
B.S., Biology
Georgia College & State University
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
Wanda Johnson
Education
M.S., Higher Education Administration
Drexel University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia State University
Education
M.S.Ed., Higher Education
Capella University
B.A., History
Stephen F. Austin State University
Education
MLSCM
Georgia College
MMIS
Georgia College
B.B.A., Management Information Systems
Georgia College
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs
Upper Iowa University
B.A., History
University of Northern Iowa
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.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
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership
Oakland University
B.A., Psychology
Berea College