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 13 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.
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SUSAN DAVIES, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Susan Davies serves as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs at Augusta University. In this role she provides leadership and supervision to thirteen departments that support the student experience on campus. She earned her B.A. in English from Georgia Southern University, her M.A. in College Student Development at Bowling Green State University, and her Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Prior to Augusta University, she served as 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 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 was selected to serve as a faculty member for the SACSA and NASPA Region III’s Mid-Managers Institute for 2019 and 2020.
The Office of Academic Admissions recruits Jaguar talent from across the globe. Responsibilities include handling the entirety of undergraduate admissions through student search, on and off campus events, and informational sessions as well as the processing of all applications for graduate programs.
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 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 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 Dean of Students Office, led by Dr. Scott Wallace, is all about fostering (and advocating for) the holistic wellbeing of our students. This office works to ensure that students are the top priority at Augusta University.
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.
The number one priority of AU Student Advocacy is supporting students who are struggling or at-risk. This Office leads the CARE Team and supervises both the “Open Paws” Food Pantry and the Jags Care initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“A couple of years ago, I was stocking boxes in some store. And now, I have calculus under my belt, and I'm confident," said student Richard Baker.
This month, four collaborative research projects were chosen by the Converge Application Review Committee to receive a $10,000 grant to study rural health in both Georgia and Scotland.
Dr. Sayed Hamzah Ali is the 2022 recipient of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care.
Two graduate programs at Augusta University that first matriculated students in fall 2019 are preparing to recognize their first cohorts of graduates this spring.
