Student Life Staff
Office of Student Life & Development
Student Life Mission Statement
The Department of Student Life and Development at 大发体育开户 promotes involvement, learning, and success through intentional programming and developmental opportunities. Recognizing that student growth is shaped by all aspects of campus life, Student Life encourages collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Columbus community to support engagement across the university. We are committed to offering creative and meaningful events for students on both the RiverPark and Main campuses.
Student Life Vision Statement
Student Life and Development aims to build a connected and supportive community where students thrive on their path to graduation. Along the way, students grow into leaders through active participation in engaging and purpose-driven experiences guided by dedicated student development professionals.
Melissa Dempsey
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement
Student Activities Council & Registered Student Organizations
Office: Schuster 236
Phone: 706-507-8595
Email: dempsey_melissa1@columbusstate.edu
Carlie Hinson
Assistant Director, Student Life & Development
Orientation & Parent Programs
Office: Davidson 273
Phone: 706-569-4648
Email: hinson_carlie@columbusstate.edu
Ketarra Billingsley
Student Development Coordinator
Student Leadership & Service
Office: Davidson 275
Phone: 706-565-1371
Email: billingsley_ketarra@columbusstate.edu
Maiya Harris
Student Development Coordinator
Student Connection and Engagement
Office: Davidson 274
Phone: 706-569-4523
Email: harris_maiya@columbusstate.edu
Gabrielle Harris
Graduate Assistant
Student Activities Council
Office: Davidson 272
Phone: 706-565-1341
Email: harris_gabrielle1@columbusstate.edu
Deneisha Sparks
Graduate Assistant
Diversity Programs & Service
Office: Davidson 271
Phone: 706-507-8589
Email: sparks_deneisha@columbusstate.edu
Braxton Greer
Graduate Assistant
ROAR Orientation & Parent Programs
Office: Davidson 288
Phone: 706-507-8591
Email: greer_braxton@columbusstate.edu
Alexandria Dyer
Graduate Assistant
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Office: Greek Center Main Lobby
Phone: 706-507-8012
Email: dyer_alexandria@students.columbusstate.edu
