Our mission is to recruit, develop, and empower students to be active leaders who are engaged, healthy, and culturally competent; to advocate for diversity, inclusion, and respect; and to inspire students to realize their educational goals and personal potential.
The vision of our departments is to create a transformative college experience from recruitment to graduation that fosters holistic growth, civic engagement, and courageous leadership in a dynamic global society.
Our Guiding Principles
Augusta University's Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs is guided by a few important principles.
SUSAN DAVIES, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs
Susan Davies, Ph.D., serves as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs at Augusta University. Her love and advocacy for student success began in college as an orientation leader, which led to pursuing avenues to serve professionally in higher education. Now, as VP, she brings more than 25 years of experience, providing overall leadership and management of the Division’s 14 departments. Her vision and decision-making are rooted in the belief that students are our #1 priority.
A leader and ally among students and her peers, Dr. Davies was the project leader - both in the creation and launch - of Augusta University’s 2022-2027 Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. The SEM Plan connects recruitment with student success and retention, focusing on goals and strategies that position AU for future enrollment growth.
Prior to Augusta University, she was Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at Appalachian State University, and Director of Admissions at Georgia Southern University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Georgia Southern University, a master’s degree in college student development from Bowling Green State University, and a doctorate in educational studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
In addition, she is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the Southern Association for College Student Affairs, and the American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers. She served as a faculty member for the SACSA and NASPA Region III’s Mid-Managers Institute in 2019 and 2022, and co-chairs the NASPA Enrollment Management Knowledge Community. She is the 2022-2023 chair of the Regents Administrative Committee on Enrollment Management.
Dr. Susan Davies has been married to Dr. Nigel Davies for 20 years, and they have two dogs. They enjoy traveling and all things outdoors – growing their small farm, camping, hiking, kayaking, and boating.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions works directly with prospective students in guiding them to find the perfect program to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. We aim to create a seamless journey into Augusta University. Responsibilities include handling the entirety of undergraduate admissions through student search, on and off campus events, and informational sessions.
Financial Aid works to offer scholarships, grants and other forms of aid to current and incoming students. Financial Aid facilitates the federal work study program and offers loan education (and other financial awareness programming) to students and the campus community.
The Office of Graduate Admissions Operations works with prospective graduate students to provide a clear, efficient, and timely processes necessary to be considered for admission to AU’s graduate programs. Our goal is to assist prospective students to gain admission to their desired program in a streamlined process and provide support for graduate programs faculty and staff in the admissions process.
The Office of Student Life and Engagement (SLE) supports over 170 student organizations and advises the Jaguar Production Crew, the Student Government Association (SGA), and more. This office fosters student leadership and creates a vibrant campus life through student-centered programming.
The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement is devoted to educating AU’s student body on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. The office hosts programming throughout the year focused on fostering informed global citizenship.
The Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre is the cultural heart of the Augusta University campus, and hosts countless performances throughout the year for students, faculty, staff and community members to enjoy. As the largest venue and front door to the Summerville Campus, it supports recruitment activities and student events.
The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to supporting and advocating for students in need by providing resources, guidance, and intervention pathways.
Student Counseling and Psychological Services (SCAPS) provides walk-in crisis services and a range of prevention and outreach programming to our students. SCAPS also offers consultations and individual, couples, and group therapy.
Campus Recreation provides opportunities for Augusta University students, faculty and staff to participate in physical activities like personal training, intramural and club sports, group and instructional fitness classes and outdoor adventures.
The Office of Testing and Disability Services (TDS) helps ensure an accessible and positive college experience for students with disabilities. TDS offers a variety of testing services for students and non-student visitors to the testing center including: career certifications, test proctoring, and administration of assessments for academic admissions.
The mission of Student Health Services is to provide quality health care and preventive services to AU students. AU’s Student Health Clinic offers a variety of services and sponsors several health awareness programs throughout the year.
Housing and Residence Life strives to create a transformational on-campus experience for our students who live on campus. Dedicated housing staff work to provide residents with intellectual, social, cultural and recreational experiences.
Student Wellness Programs (SWP) is established to help students work toward a longer, healthier, and happier life by finding balance in all the factors that contribute to students’ overall wellness. SWP works together with several campus and community partners to provide AU students with a variety programs, services, and resources to promote student success, resilience, engagement, and well-being.
The Office of New Student and Family Transitions helps new Jaguars adjust to life at Augusta University. The office facilitates the Jaguar Nation Orientation & Welcome programs for new undergraduates, manages the Parent and Family Association, and hosts retention programming throughout the year.
The Academic Advisement Center assists students with understanding the university’s core curriculum, navigating an intended degree program, next term advisement, course registration, and locating campus support services.
Career Services envisions a future where every Jag graduates with the skills, experience, professional connections, and academic knowledge to pursue careers that lead to personal fulfillment, financial wellness, positive contributions to workplaces and communities, and continued engagement with the AU family.
The Center for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS) enables all students to reach their highest academic potential through innovative ASII courses, course-based academic support, and student-centered educational strategies.
The Office of Military and Veteran Services is committed to making the transition from military to university easier for service members and their families. This office processes military benefits, engages the student veteran community, and manages the Augusta University site at Fort Gordon.
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Augusta will be given the state’s first Asian American historical marker from the Georgia Historical Society, thanks to the persistence of Si-Long Chen, a graduate of the Master of Public Administration program at Augusta University.
“Art really has the power to transform spaces and really has the ability to engage people and promote community and foster community,” said Scott Thorp, chair of the Department of Art & Design.
Three student speakers brought messages of sharing grace and compassion with others, finding your “why” and the importance of “failing forward” and embracing the unpredictability of life.
Amanda A. Valentini is the 2023 recipient of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care.
