January 2024

Note from the Vice President

Welcome back, students! It is great to see you on campus and I hope this first week of classes has been a positive one for you as you adjust to a new schedule. There are tips and information below to help you be successful so check out the updates below for all the details.

I am trying to visit some student organization meetings this spring so if you would like me to visit your meetings, you can contact me at 912.478.2796 or at slittle@georgiasouthern.edu. I’ll make every effort to attend your meeting!

I wish you all the best this semester and GATA! Let me know if you have questions; GS faculty and staff are here to support you!

Hail Southern, 

Shay Davis Little, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Join the Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion for Hearts & Party Smarts on February 14th on the Statesboro campus and February 15th on the Armstrong campus from 11:00am-2:00pm. Learn more about alcohol and other drug harm reduction strategies, enjoy food and mocktails, and win some prizes! 

As a part of the OUTSIDE initiative, Student Wellness and Health Promotion and the Counseling Center will host guided meditations on Thursdays at 4:00pm beginning on Thursday, January 11th. No experience or registration are required and mat/cushions will be provided. These sessions will be held on the back patio of the Forest Drive Classroom building and/or the Counseling Center Wellness Room. Check social media for location updates @gsswhp.

Creating a space for black women to have courageous conversations.

Join in to talk about how these identities impact our day-today including social/romantic relationships, coming out, stress, and more!

Sure, being a perfectionist can have it's perks, but it can also be a detrimental approach to navigating life. This group explores the pros and cons of perfectionism and provides tools that will help you understand and maintain balance.

More than $1 million in scholarship awards is available for a variety of majors, organizations, and multiple areas of interest. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2024 unless otherwise indicated. Scholarship announcements will be made in the spring.

Students may complete the 2024 - 2025 Scholarship Application in the MyScholarships Portal using the link on their MyGeorgiaSouthern Homepage.

Leadership is a journey of continuous growth and self-discovery. Our Leader Development Certificate is tailored to help you cultivate essential leadership qualities, from effective communication to strategic decision-making. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your leadership journey, this program will guide you towards unlocking your full leadership potential.

Register to play in the Paul Anthony Bradley, Jr. Faculty/Staff vs Students Basketball Game!

Looking for a registered student organization to join? Attend a Student Organization Fair!

During True Blue Brand Week in September, more than 700 of our students, faculty and staff helped identify several ways to describe Georgia Southern.

In February, our partner Carnegie, a higher education marketing and enrollment strategy firm, will return to campus to deliver the results of True Blue Brand Week and to take us through the market data that will position us for the future.

Who is Georgia Southern on an average day? Who are we at our best? Who are we in comparison to other schools? Carnegie will provide a number of intriguing data points that tell us who the unbiased market says we are, who our competitors say we are and where our brand fits into it all.

Where does Georgia Southern University go next to elevate our brand? Plan to attend a brand strategy foundation presentation on February 6 to find out! Learn more about the important work we’re doing as a University and explore how we will shape the way we communicate our story to future Eagles and beyond.

Keep an eye out for an email from Communications@GeorgiaSouthern.edu with more information and a link to sign up!