finalindexWelcome to University College at Grambling State University

ABOUT US

University College is comprised of a Director, Program Liaison and Program Assistants Academic Advisors who specialize in different program areas. The Director along with advisors will offer course seminar-based instruction that will guide the student through the first and second year of college. The University College is staffed by faculty dedicated to the success of the first-year college student. The services provided by the University College Program are designed to support the academic success and retention efforts at Grambling State University. The GAP is comprised of an orientation for new and transitional students, academic advisement and counseling, and seminar-based instruction that will guide the student through the first year of college.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the University College is to ensure that first- time, first- year students’ experience a smooth transition from high school to college by providing foundational information that will support and enhance their matriculation from the first-year through graduation. In addition, it also seeks to assure a successful transition of second-year students, to the point that they become successful during their college matriculation.  Furthermore, by promoting the mission of the University as a whole, University College will create a learning environment that fosters academic commitment, civic and community responsibility, school pride, and lifelong learning. The vision for success is to develop and establish a University College that will foster student success, support academic excellence and instill a historical comprehensive college experience.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The goals of the program are to (1) provide historical milestones about Grambling State University; (2) introduce the entering students to the University’s academic programs, general education requirements, student handbook, University catalog, financial aid and registration processes, and University policies and procedures;(3) provide survival skills such as goal setting; time management; learning styles, career personality assessment, and active learning; critical thinking; listening, note-taking, and class participation; reading to remember; test-taking skills, writing and speaking for success; service learning; and research in the college library; and (4) through the use of Canvas, this will allow us to monitor grades and attendance for our students. The University College will aid the University in meeting the ability to teach, retain and graduate any student at the level of education they possess when entering into Grambling State University.  This supports the University with the vision of Grambling State University President, Richard J. Gallot. Listed are the objectives of the University College:

Objective 1: 75% of First-Time |Full-Time Freshman and Transfer students with (29) credit hours or less who participate in Target the effective academic advising practices, internal and external student empowerment sessions, and the (7) Habits of Highly Effective College Students experience will be retained each academic year. 

Objective 2:  To ensure the University College activities and strategies have a positive impact on student performance and persistence by Target utilizing (5) assessments and evaluation results to document effectiveness each academic year.

CONTACT US

Our Team

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Mrs. Latotsha Britt-Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Student Orientation 
Brown Hall Room 206
Email: douglasl@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-3808

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Ms. Cathy Douglas-Program Assistant/Academic Advisor/Instructor 
Brown Hall Room 231
Email: douglascj@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2200

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Milton Jackson-Interim Director of University College/Academic Advisor/Instructor
Brown Hall Room 217
Email: jacksonmil@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2742

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Altha Madison-Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Enrichment Services
Brown Hall Room 207
Email: madisona@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2556

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Jeanette Moss-Academic Coordinator 
Brown Hall Room 218
Email: mossj@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274- 6127

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Courtnie Owens-Interim Program Liaison/Academic Advisor/Instructor 
Brown Hall Room 208
Email: owensc@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-6222

ADVISOR INFORMATION

Do You Know Your Advisor?

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Mrs. Latotsha Britt
Brown Hall Room 206
brittla@gram.edu
(318) 274-3808
Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Music, Liberal Arts

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Ms. Cathy Douglas
Brown Hall Room 231
douglascj@gram.edu
(318) 274- 2200
Majors: Psychology, Sociology, History, English, Visual & Performing Arts

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Mr. Milton Jackson
Brown Hall Room 217
jacksonmil@gram.edu
(318) 274-2742
Majors: Undecided 

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Ms. Altha Madison
Brown Hall Room 207
madisona@gram.edu
(318) 274- 2556
Majors: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Mass Communication

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Mrs. Courtnie Owens
Brown Hall Room 208
owensc@gram.edu
(318) 274-6222
Majors: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management, Marketing

 

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