Academic Programs - Counseling and Student Personnel Services: College Student Affairs Focus

College Student Affairs Administration, PhD

Cohort 2009-2010

	Tonya E. Baker Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida Master’s Institution: University of South Florida Master’s Degree: Master of Education-College Student Affairs Assistantship or Job: Doctoral Intern for Assessment and Evaluation, University Housing Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? I chose the CSAA program because of its reputation, quality and research interests of the faculty and proximity to family. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: Identity development of undergraduate African American women and professional development practices of African American female student affairs administrators.
	Addae M. Jahdai-Brown Undergraduate Institution: SUNY – Stony Brook University Master’s Institution: SUNY – Stony Brook University Master’s Degree: Social Work Assistantship or Job: Job – Area Manager in Residential Life @ Georgia Tech Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? In order to gain access to decision-making and policy on an institutional level In order to move into upper management while maintaining relationships with students through course instruction To learn the broader scope of issues impacting today’s higher education and refine incorporating the latest and greatest “best practices” in every-day settingsStudent Affairs Interest/Research interest:Intergroup relations / dialogue Multicultural competence in SA professionals Professional development & competencies Navigating middle management in student affairs and college student success and the law of attraction.
	Larry R. Correll-Hughes Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University Master’s Institution: Baylor University Master’s Degree: Student Services Administration Assistantship or Job: Assistantship: University Housing Administrative Services Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? I was looking for a full-time doctoral program that would provide a supportive environment for my doctoral education. I found that in UGA’s faculty, doctoral students, structure of the program, and assistantship opportunities. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: My dissertation research is exploring how student affairs professionals view their work roles. Other interests include first generation college students, issues of retention and working with families, student support and behavioral intervention, moral development, faith and spirituality, men and masculinity, and living-learning programs and communities
	LaQuesha Foster Undergraduate Institution: Wichita State University Master’s Institution: University of Kansas Master’s Degree: Educational Leadership and Policy w/emphasis in Higher Education and Administration Assistantship or Job: Doctoral Intern for Campus Life Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? I chose UGA for the faculty and the research options that would be available to me. During my search for a doctoral program that would best fit my needs I was impressed that students were able to focus on their own research initiatives as well having an opportunity to research with faculty. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: My research interest will focus on first generation students of color who are transferring to a four year institution from a community college and how this impacts their involvement at the four year institution.
	Kara Fresk Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota Master’s Institution: University of Minnesota Master’s Degree: Applied Kinesiology, Sport Management Assistantship or Job: Alternative Spring Break Doctoral Intern Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? The program offers a first-class education combined with substantive practical experiences. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: Examining the role of undergraduate student employment on student engagement and development
	Danny Glassmann Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master’s Institution: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master’s Degree: Master of Science, College Student Personnel Services and Administration Assistantship or Job: Director of Residence Life at Oglethorpe University Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? I am enrolled in the College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) Doctoral Program at UGA in order to further my deep interest in the student affairs profession. The program emphasis on student development, research, and teaching align well with my professional goals of being an administrator, researcher, and professor. Through gaining a doctorate at UGA, I am certain I will be prepared for a long career in all three areas. Furthermore, UGA’s program stood out among the rest for me because of its outstanding reputation, faculty, financial support, and location. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: My professional interests are in the areas of residence life, judicial programs, and multicultural/LGBT affairs. My research interests include student and identity development, organizational and institutional climate, access and equity, multicultural populations and competencies, gender roles, organizational and institutional climate, student leadership and mentoring, and technology.
	Dallin George Young Undergraduate Institution: Utah State University Master’s Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Master’s Degree: Master of Arts in Education – Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, concentration: Higher Education and Student Affairs Assistantship or Job: Student Affairs Assessment – Doctoral Intern Why did you choose UGA’s College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) program? I chose the program because of the match between my research interests and those of the faculty. Additionally to have an assistantship in an area that will provide challenge in growth in assessment. Really, it was the whole package best fit. Student Affairs Interest/Research interest: I am interested in professional preparation of student affairs practitioners, multicultural skill development, and the use of sociological and cultural anthropological theory in interventions in student affairs practice.