Not-For-Profit Higher Education Serving Georgia to Community...G EORGIA INDEPENDEN T COLLEGE ASSOCI ATIO N Not-For-Profit Higher Education Serving Georgia Not-For-Profit Higher Education

GEORGIA INDEPENDENT

COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

Not-For-Profit Higher EducationServing Georgia

Not-For-Profit Higher Education Serving Georgia

Report to the Community

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from Board Chair and President 1

Report on the Sector 2-5

Member Profiles 6-18

GICA Overview 19

Institution Locations 20-21

Board Members 23

Staff 24

Letter from the Board Chair and President

Welcome to the new Georgia Independent College Association (GICA). Formerly The Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, our new name more accurately reflects our purpose of advocating for broader student access to independent colleges and universities.

The year 2010 was significant in the life of our organization as we re-examined our purpose and developed a strategic direction in order to better serve our member institutions. The significant transformation of this organization included the hiring of a new President. Dr. Susanna Baxter brings more than 10 years of association leadership experience and a passion for independent higher education.

Unchanged about our organization, however, is the private college sector’s commitment to serve Georgia and its citizens by providing high quality, diverse independent colleges and universities that are committed to student learning.

GICA’s 25 not-for-profit, private college member institutions serve more than 55,500 students – that’s one out of every six students who attend college in Georgia. The student body attending our member institutions is diverse: 48% are racial or ethnic minority, 22% are over the age of 25, and 40% receive the Federal need-based Pell Grant. The private, not-for-profit colleges of GICA are devoted to helping all students achieve their dreams of earning a college degree and meeting the workforce challenges of today’s and tomorrow’s economies.

GICA and our member institutions are grateful for the support that our donors and the Georgia General Assembly have provided in helping make a private college education even more afford-able. From donor-sponsored scholarship programs to HOPE scholarships, our students are appreciative of the financial aid they receive as it allows them to choose the institution that best fits their academic, familial, and spiritual needs.

Thank you for your continued support of the private, not-for-profit sector. We are an important part of the higher education legacy of Georgia and an instrumental partner in securing Georgia’s future.

Sincerely,

Cathy Cox Susanna L. BaxterBoard Chair, GICA President, GICAPresident, Young Harris College

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UniqueGeorgia’s Independent Colleges are...

22%

55,000

17

$8,800

10,467

97%

48%

1 in 6

1 in 4

OF STUDENTS ARE

OVER 25 YEARS OLD

ENROLL MORE THAN

STUDENTS

GICA member institutions

participate in the Yellow Ribbon

Program to provide affordable

private education to veterans

(THE AMOUNT OF THE AVERAGE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT AIDAWARDED TO GICA STUDENTS)

degrees awarded annually (over 7,200 baccalaureate)

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE

SOME FORM OF FINANICAL AID

undergraduate students in Georgia attend an independent, not-for-profit college

Average loan debt of a GICA graduate

is $5,500 less than the national

private college average loan debt.

Private, not-for-profit colleges

and universities provide a

$6.26 billion dollar economic impact on

their communities in Georgia.

undergrads receive Pell Grants

of students are minorities(32% are African American)

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55,000

SuccessfulGeorgia’s Independent Colleges are...

Georgia’s independent colleges meet workforce development needs. Last year, they awarded more than 10,400 degrees including

associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Combined, Georgia’s private, not-for-profit institutions graduated more than

1,600 educators, 600 health professionals, and 1,900 business and management leaders at the bachelor’s level. GICA member

institutions also awarded more than 800 bachelor’s degrees in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Students enrolled in GICA member institutions graduate in a more timely manner. Thirty-three percent of students at Georgia

independent colleges graduate in four years, compared to 13% of students attending Georgia public colleges. Even when looking

at 6-year graduation rates, students attending an independent, not-for-profit college are more likely than their public college

counterparts to graduate (46% versus 36%).

Even though more students attend public colleges in the state of Georgia, Georgia’s private not-for-profit institutions award more

degrees as a percentage. GICA member institutions enrolled 15% of Georgia students attending a four-year not-for-profit college,

yet awarded 19% of bachelor’s degrees in 2009. GICA institutions also awarded 19% of master’s degrees and 23% of all doctoral

degrees in the state of Georgia.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS).


8,000

6,000

GICA Independent 4-year Institutions

4,000

2,000

Georgia Public 4-year Institutions

0


DEGREES AWARDED IN 2009 BY GICA 4-YEAR INSTITUTIONS

GEORGIA GRADUATION RATES BY SECTOR, COHORT ENTERING 2003

GICA Independent 4-year Institution

Associate’sDegrees

Bachelor’sDegrees

Master’sDegrees

DoctoralDegrees

4-Year Graduation Rate 6-Year Graduation Rate (% in addition to 4-year graduation rate)

ENROLLMENT AND DEGREES AWARDED BY SECTOR, 2009

GICA 4-Year Institutions

Georgia 4-Year Public Institutions

34%

15%

13%

22%

ENROLLMENT

(as a percent of total state-wide enrollment)

DEGREES AWARDED

(as a percent of total degrees awarded in the state)

3

19%16%

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Affordable and DiverseGeorgia’s Independent Colleges are...

GICA independent colleges remain affordable and accessible to low- and middle-income Georgia students. The majority of students

receive financial aid packages which consist of Federal, State, local, and institutional aid. Upon graduation, the average loan debt of

students at GICA member institutions is $5,500 less than the national average for students attending private colleges in other states.

The majority of students (78%) at GICA member institutions apply for financial aid. Nearly half of all GICA students who apply

for aid come from families with an annual income of less than $60,000.

Ninety-seven percent of first-time, full-time students attending GICA member institutions receive some form of financial aid

and 93% receive federal, state, local, or institutional grant aid. GICA institutions provide the majority of all grant aid given to

students attending the State’s private colleges and universities. The average institutional grant aid provided by GICA member

institutions to first-time, full-time students is over $8,800, compared to $2,500 at Georgia’s four-year public colleges.

In 2009-2010, 38% of all undergraduate students (13,522) attending GICA member institutions received the Federal Pell Grant

award. The average amount of Pell Grant aid received by undergraduate students at GICA member institutions was $3,341. The

Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students.

For every tax dollar the State spends on higher education instruction at public institutions in fiscal year 2011, it spends 12

pennies for students attending private colleges. The state of Georgia will spend approximately $6,313 per student on

instruction in public colleges and universities and $750 per student in private and independent colleges and universities.

Subsidized by institutional fundraising, GICA member institutions provide high quality education to many of Georgia’s college

students at little cost to the State.

40%

100% $10,000

95% $8,000

90% $6,000

85% $4,000

80% $2,000

75% $-

20%

0%


Source: The Institute for College Access & Success. College InSight, www.collegeinsight.org.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), 2008-2009.



Did Not Apply

REPORTED FAMILY INCOME OF UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS, 2008-2009

PERCENT OF FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVING ANY

FINANCIAL AID, 2008-2009

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF INSTITUTIONAL GRANT AID RECEIVED BY FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME

UNDERGRADUATES, 2008-2009

Below $30,000 $30,000-$59,999 $60,000 and Over

GICA Independent 4-year Institutions GICA Independent 4-year Institutions

Georgia Public 4-year Institutions Georgia Public 4-year Institutions

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American Indian or Alaskan Native

White

Black or African American

Race/ethnicity unknown

Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Two or more races

Hispanic/Latino

Nonresident Alien

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Georgia’s independent colleges and universities enroll a significant portion of students in the state of Georgia. In the not-for-

profit sector, GICA member institutions enroll approximately 15% of students—more than 55,500 students in Georgia.

Students who attend GICA member institutions are diverse. Indeed, students attending Georgia’s independent colleges and

universities are more diverse in age and race than those attending the State’s public four-year institutions. In the four-year,

not-for-profit sector, GICA independent colleges educate more adult learners than public and non-GICA private institutions.

As a percentage of enrollment, Georgia’s independent colleges and universities educate more minority students than the

public sector. Furthermore, GICA member institutions educate more Black or African American students than any other sector

in the state.

Affordable and Diverse

80%

60%

40%

20%

22%

30%

54%51%

33%

20%

78% 80%

0%GICA Independent 4-year Institutions

Georgia 4-Year Public Institutions


GICA 4-Year Independent Institutions



Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data

Systems (IPEDS), 2008-2009.

PERCENT OF STUDENTS ATTENDING GEORGIA

INSTITUTIONS BY SECTOR, FALL 2009

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY AGE, FALL 2009

PERCENT OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY RACE/ETHNICITY, FALL 2009


Over 25 Under 25


Non-GICA Independent Institutions

81%

4%

15%

agnes sCott CoLLege

www.agnesscott.edu141 E. College AvenueDecatur, GA 30030404-471-6000

Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, national liberal arts college for women located in metro Atlanta’s historic district and residential neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. Its mission is to educate women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

Students are welcomed into a community of high-achieving young women where they are encouraged to explore and expand their potential. Agnes Scott has more than 900 students from 43 states and U.S. territories and 37 countries. This diverse student body is more than a third under-represented minorities and 12 percent international students. More than 90 percent of students live on campus in residence halls, theme houses, and apartments.

The college’s small classes and dedicated faculty engage students’ minds and strengthen their skills and abilities. Agnes Scott offers 33 majors and 31 minors and dual degree programs in nursing and computer science with Emory University and engineering with Georgia Institute of Technology. All tenure-track faculty members have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. About 40 percent of students participate in study abroad.

President Dr. Elizabeth Kiss

Year founded 1889

denominationaL affiLiation Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

faLL 2010 enroLLment 917

2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $31,283 Room and Board: $9,850

% of students reCeiving 98%finanCiaL aid from anY sourCe

degrees offered B.A.

student/faCuLtY ratio 9:1

andrew CoLLege

www.andrewcollege.edu501 College StreetCuthbert, GA 39840229-732-2171

Andrew College is a small, residential, two-year college related to The United Methodist Church. Its mission is to provide an academically challenging liberal arts curriculum within a nurturing community. The campus of Andrew College consists of 15 buildings spread over 40 acres in the rural southwest town of Cuthbert, Georgia. The faculty at Andrew College are highly trained scholars, who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students. The Andrew faculty includes approximately 21 full-time and 16 part-time instructors.

Andrew’s athletic programs play a major role in campus life. Students involved in intercollegiate sports at Andrew are a vital part of the student body and receive a tremendous amount of campus support. Andrew’s Fighting Tigers compete in Region XVII of the National Junior College Athletic Association on ten teams: men’s baseball, women’s fast pitch softball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and women’s volleyball.

President Dr. David Seyle

Year founded 1854

denominationaL affiLiation United Methodist Church


2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $12,138 Room and Board: $7,384 % of students reCeiving 90%finanCiaL aid from anY sourCe

degrees offered A.A., A.M., A.S.


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atLanta Christian CoLLege

www.acc.edu 2605 Ben Hill Road East Point, GA 30344404-761-8861

Atlanta Christian College, founded in 1937, educates students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world. The College’s vision is to be the college of choice for students seeking a Christian learning community that is academically challenging, spiritually vibrant and globally engaged.

Atlanta Christian College offers degree programs in areas of study ranging from biblical studies to business. The Access Program offers associate and bachelor’s degrees for adult learners, as well as online courses. The College provides a broad, comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for their chosen professions. Just as importantly, the College instills a sound Christian foundation that will enable students to be bold and effective witnesses for Christ, no matter where they serve.

President Dean C. Collins

Year founded 1937

denominationaL affiLiation Christian Church




degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.S., B.Th.


sateLLite LoCations Peachtree City

BerrY CoLLege

www.berry.edu2277 Martha Berry Highway, NW Mount Berry, GA 30149706-232-5374

Berry College provides students with a firsthand educational experience that unites challenging academic programs with meaningful work experience, opportunities for spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. This mission remains as relevant today as it was when the institution was founded in 1902. Located in Rome, Berry is an independent, coeducational college that offers exceptional undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences as well as undergraduate and master’s degrees in business and teacher education. Berry’s growing reputation as a national leader in higher education has been affirmed by the Annapolis Group, an organization of leading independent liberal arts colleges that welcomed Berry as a member in 2008. Berry’s campus, the world’s largest at more than 26,000 acres, offers opportunities for recreation, study and research in a setting of natural beauty. Facilities range from the grandeur of the Ford Buildings to a state-of-the-art science complex. Berry encourages students to work on campus in order to enrich their educational experience, and more than 90 percent take advantage of the opportunity. Work opportunities include over 300 types of jobs in research laboratories, information technology, business offices, facilities and land resources, the equine and dairy centers, and outdoor adventure.

President Dr. Stephen R. Briggs

Year founded 1902 faLL 2010 enroLLment 2087 2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $24,620 Room and Board: $8,724 % of students reCeiving 94%finanCiaL aid from anY sourCe degrees offered: B.A., B.M., B.S., Ed.S.,

M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed. student/faCuLtY ratio 12.4:1

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Brenau universitY

www.brenau.edu500 Washington Street, SEGainesville, GA 30501770-534-6299

Founded in 1878, Brenau University enrolls about 2,800 students in graduate, undergraduate and preparatory programs on campuses and online. The main campus of the Georgia-based liberal arts institution, which includes the Brenau Women’s College, is in Gainesville with other campuses in Augusta, Kings Bay and in two metro Atlanta locations, Norcross and Fairburn. Brenau’s 2011 ranking as one of the top 15-best higher education values in the Southeast by U.S. News & World Report marks the University’s sixth consecutive year in that position for the magazine’s America’s Best Colleges guidebook. Brenau University also has been cited as one of the best colleges and universities to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education and one of the best universities in the Southeast by The Princeton Review. The University now offers terminal degrees, a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The residential Women’s College offers a full range of academic and extracurricular experience including nationally competitive varsity sports, national sororities and honor societies, and outlets for artistic expression. In 2010 Brenau became the first academic partner for the High Museum or Art in Atlanta.

President Dr. Ed L. Schrader

Year founded 1878

faLL 2010 enroLLment 2,768



degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.A.M., B.B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.N., B.S., D.N.P., Ed.S. M.A.T., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.S., M.S.N.


sateLLite LoCations North Atlanta/ Norcross, South Atlanta/Fairburn, Augusta, Kings Bay

Brewton-Parker CoLLege

www.bpc.edu, www.gobaronsgo.com201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle Mount Vernon, GA 30445800-342-1087

Brewton-Parker College offers an undergraduate education that is committed to academic excellence, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and informed by the Christian faith. Founded in 1904, the College’s heritage as a Georgia Baptist institution produces a concern for individuals that motivates our community to nurture and develop the whole student in a caring, Christian environment. Some of the finest students throughout Georgia, along with students from 15 other states and 12 foreign countries, continue to make Brewton-Parker College their choice for academic study. Traditional and non-traditional, or adult-learners, enjoy one-on-one mentorships with their professors and staff advisors throughout their academic career. At Brewton-Parker College, you are more than a number; you are a name, a face – a friend. Brewton-Parker is located in Mount Vernon and Newnan. The Barons compete in nine intercollegiate sports in the SSAC and NAIA: men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country, softball, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. The Barons Baseball Team was declared 2010 SSAC Co-Champions, and in 1997 won the National Title.

President Dr. David Smith

Year founded 1904

denominationaL affiLiation Baptist




degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.B.A., B.Min., B.S.


sateLLite LoCations Newnan

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CLark atLanta universitY

www.cau.edu223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314404-880-8000

Clark Atlanta University (CAU), formed in 1988 as a result of the con-solidation of two independent historically black institutions – Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869) – is a United Methodist Church-related, private, coeducational, residential, comprehensive urban research university. The largest of the 39-member UNCF colleges, CAU is also the largest member institution of the Atlanta University Center, the most prevalent consortium of five African-American private institutions of higher education in the nation. CAU is classified by Carnegie as a Research-University/High Research Activ-ity and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The University’s mission is to prepare a diverse community of learners to excel in their chosen endeavors and to become responsible, produc-tive, and innovative citizen leaders, locally and globally. CAU enrolls undergraduate and graduate students from more than 42 states and 10 international countries and offers 38 fields of study in undergraduate, graduate and professional, and non-degree certificate programs through the schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work. The 39-building main campus, spanning over 126 acres of prime real estate, is located about 1.5 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta and is accessible from all major roadways into the city.

President Dr. Carlton E. Brown

Year founded 1988





degrees offered B.A., B.S., B.S.W., D.A.H., Ed.D., Ed.S., M.A., M.A.T., M.B.A., M.PA., M.S., M.S.W., Ph.D.


Covenant CoLLege

www.covenant.edu14049 Scenic HighwayLookout Mountain, GA 30750706-820-1560

The mission of Covenant College is to explore and express the preeminence of Jesus Christ in all things. Covenant educates Christians to engage culture and cultures, to examine and unfold creation, and to pursue biblical justice and mercy in community. With the student-faculty relationship and strong teaching and scholarship at the foundation, Covenant’s Christ-centered community seeks to help students mature in three primary areas:

• IdentityinChrist• Biblicalframeofreference• ServicethatisChrist-like

Covenant’s beautiful 300-acre campus stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and is nestled amid the charming small town of the same name. Lookout Mountain boasts incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and views that span across seven states. Just 10 minutes from its campus is Chattanooga, Tennessee, a vibrant city with a rich history, naturally beautiful surroundings, and an optimistic modern spirit.

President Dr. Niel B. Nielson

Year founded 1955

denominationaL affiLiation Presbyterian Church in America



% of students reCeiving 99.5%finanCiaL aid from anY sourCe

degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.M., B.S., M.Ed.


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emmanueL CoLLege

www.ec.edu181 Spring StreetFranklin Springs, GA 30639800-860-8800 Emmanuel College is a four year, fully-accredited, Christ-centered, liberal arts institution which strives to prepare students to become Christ-like disciples who integrate faith, learning, and living for effective careers, scholarship, and service. Located on a beautiful 150-acre campus in Northeast Georgia, with a diverse residential community and a vibrant campus life, Emmanuel College offers every imaginable opportunity to get involved, lead, and grow.

President Michael S. Stewart

Year founded 1919

denominationaL affiLiation International Pentecostal Holiness Church




degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.S.


georgia miLitarY CoLLege

www.gmc.cc.ga.us201 E. Greene StreetMilledgeville, GA 31061478-387-4900

Georgia Military College (GMC) is a two-year liberal arts junior college ranked in 2010 by Washington Monthly as one of America’s best community colleges. GMC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is an independent, public institution operating under the direction of a publicly-elected Board of Trustees.

GMC is an open admissions college that prepares graduates for transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepares a select few for military careers. The majority of GMC students are not enrolled in the college’s highly regarded military program; those who are take pride in knowing that GMC is the Military Junior College of Georgia, one of only five Military Junior Colleges in the nation, and a preparatory college for Military Service Academies.

President MG Peter J. Boylan, USA (Ret.)

Year founded 1879


2010-2011 tuition and fees Cadet Tuition and Fees (Milledgeville): $14,157 Cadet Room and Board: $6,150 Commuter Tuition and Fees: (Milledgeville) $4,782


degrees offered A.A., A.A.S., A.S.


sateLLite LoCations Augusta, Columbus, Fairburn, Madison, Sandersville, Valdosta, Warner Robins.

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Lagrange CoLLege

www.lagrange.edu601 Broad StreetLaGrange, GA 30240706-880-8000

Since 1831 LaGrange College has been challenging students’ minds, inspiring their souls — and transforming lives. Today, LaGrange is a four-year liberal arts and sciences college offering 55 academic and pre-professional programs, including graduate degrees in education and organizational leadership. An Evening College in LaGrange and a degree-completion program in Albany, serve the needs of adult students.

Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the College is consistently ranked in the top 10 and as a “best value” among Southern regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report. LaGrange has been recognized as a leader in sustainability and recently opened a new LEED-certified library.

President Dan McAlexander, Ph.D.

Year founded 1831


faLL 2010 enroLLment 1,000 2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $22,148 Room and Board: $9,230


degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.M., B.S., Ed.S., M.A.T., M.Ed.


sateLLite LoCations LaGrange College at Albany

merCer universitY

www.mercer.edu1400 Coleman AvenueMacon, GA 31207800-MERCERU

Mercer University is a private, co-educational institution of higher learning founded in 1833. Mercer’s 11 colleges and schools serve undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah and in four Regional Academic Centers. Mercer is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees. In addition, Mercer is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Their more than 65,000 alumni are making important contributions to their professions and communities throughout Georgia, the Southeast and the world. While offering a breadth of programs found at much larger universities, Mercer maintains an intimate, student-focused culture more characteristic of smaller liberal arts colleges. Mercer’s uniqueness is found in the way the University integrates five defining components of its mission: Liberal Learning, Professional Knowledge, Discovery, Service to Humankind and Community.

President William D. Underwood, J.D.

Year founded 1833

denominationaL affiLiation Founded by early 19th century Baptists, Mercer — while no longer formally affiliated with the Baptist denomination — remains committed to an educational environment that embraces intellectual and religious freedom while affirming values that arise from a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world.




degrees offered B.A., B.A.S.C., B.B.A., B.L.S., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., B.S.E., B.S.Ed., B.S.I.S., B.S.N., B.S.S.S., D.Min., D.N.P., D.P.H., D.P.T., Ed.S., J.D., M.A., M.A.C., M.A.T., M.B.A., M.D., M.Div., M.Ed., M.F.T., M.M., M.M.S., M.P.H., M.S., M.S.A., M.S.E., M.S.N., N.D.C.T., N.D.G.D., N.D.P.R., N.D.U.G., Ph.D.

student/faCuLtY ratio 13.5:1

sateLLite LoCations Atlanta, Eastman, Savannah, Newnan, Henry County, Douglas County 11

morehouse CoLLege

www.morehouse.edu 830 Westview Drive, SWAtlanta, GA 30314404-681-2800

As the nation’s largest, private liberal arts college for men, Morehouse College was recently recognized as the number one liberal arts college in the nation by Washington Monthly; one of 45 best buy schools for 2011 by the Fiske Guide to Colleges; one of the nation’s most grueling colleges in 2010 by The Huffington Post; the number three HBCU in the nation for 2011 by U.S. News & World Report; and as one of America’s Best Colleges for three consecutive years by Forbes Magazine.

Prominent alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil and human rights non-violent leader; Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General and director of the National Center for Primary Care of Morehouse School of Medicine; Shelton “Spike” Lee, filmmaker and president of 40 Acres & A Mule Productions; Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award-nominated actor; Maynard H. Jackson, founder of Jackson Securities and the first African American mayor of Atlanta; and Nima A. Warfield, the first African American Rhodes Scholar from an HBCU.

President Dr. Robert Michael Franklin

Year founded 1867




degrees offered B.A., B.S. student/faCuLtY ratio 12:1

ogLethorPe universitY

www.oglethorpe.edu4484 Peachtree Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30319404-261-1441

Oglethorpe University is a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of America’s most selective liberal arts institutions. Students represent 34 states and 28 countries. For four consecutive years, Oglethorpe has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to and achievement in community service. In 2010, Oglethorpe was named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges and Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges. The Princeton Review named Oglethorpe a Best Southeastern College, ranking it in four national top-20 lists: Professors Get High Marks, Classroom Discussion Encouraged, Lots of Race/Class Interaction and Best College Theatre. OU competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The distinctive campus in Brookhaven also features the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and Georgia Shakespeare, a professional theatre-in-residence.

President Lawrence M. Schall, J.D., Ed.D.

Year founded 1835




degrees offered B.A., B.B.A., B.S., M.A.T.


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Paine CoLLege

www.paine.edu1235 Fifteenth Street Augusta, GA 30901706-821-8200

Paine College was founded in 1882 as the result of an unusual collaboration between Black and White Methodists who believed in a church-related education as a means of advancement for a newly freed and underserved people. Paine, affiliated with The United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, has seen a steady increase in its enrollment with over 900 students reported at the beginning of the fall 2010 semester. This four-year, private, co-educational institution of higher education provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare men and women for positions of leadership and service in the African-American community, the nation, and the world. Over the next five years, Paine College shall build on its achievements and legacy to be regionally recognized as a premier liberal arts institution of higher education. Paine College is a “Gateway to the World.”

President Dr. George C . Bradley

Year founded 1882

denomination affiLiation Christian Methodist Episcopal Church/United Methodist Church




degrees offered B.A., B.S.


sateLLite LoCations Paine College Fort Gordon Resident Center

Piedmont CoLLege

www.piedmont.eduP.O. Box 10165 Central AvenueDemorest, GA 30535800-277-7020

Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution and also offers a variety of career-oriented majors, including, education, business and nursing. Today, more than 113 years after its founding, the students of Piedmont College arrive from across the U.S. and from all over the world. Some are third, even fourth generation Piedmont students. Some are the first in their families to venture beyond high school. But all of them find at Piedmont College an experience much like that of students who enrolled in 1897, a small college where the faculty and students form a community with a rich academic tradition, where anyone with a desire for knowledge is welcome.

Piedmont educates students to become successful and responsible citizens through rigorous academic instruction in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. The institution emphasizes critical thinking, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity. The Demorest campus is a traditional residential campus located in rural Habersham County, and the Athens campus is designed for commuting students and is located near downtown Athens. Both campuses offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including education specialist and doctoral programs.

President Dr. W. Ray Cleere

Year founded 1897

denominationaL affiLiation UCC (United Church of Christ) and NACCC (National Association of Congregational Christian Churches)


2010-2011 tuition and fees Demorest Campus: Tuition: $18,000 Room and Board $7,500 % of students reCeiving 96%finanCiaL aid from anY sourCe

degrees offered B.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S.N., Ed.D., Ed.S., M.A., M.A.T., M.B.A.


sateLLite LoCations Athens

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reinhardt universitY

www.reinhardt.edu 7300 Reinhardt CircleWaleska, GA 30183770-720-5600

Reinhardt University shapes lives and builds futures through small classes taught by talented, caring professors. Now a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts, Reinhardt was founded in 1883.The University offers varied educational experiences, a scenic residential campus 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta, a bustling adult education program in Alpharetta, and select program offerings for adults in Marietta and Cartersville.

Offerings include four graduate programs (Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, and Master of Music) and 40 undergraduate degree programs ranging from business, education and communication to sociology, digital art, math and music.

Because Reinhardt faculty and staff believe that how alumni live their lives is even more important than what they do for a living, “the Reinhardt experience” begins in the classroom, yet it includes much more. Intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, clubs, leadership opportunities, service projects, internships and international study also shape our students. A vibrant spiritual environment, grounded in the United Methodist tradition, promotes personal growth and is welcoming to those of all faiths.

President Dr. J. Thomas Isherwood

Year founded 1883





degrees offered A.A., A.S., B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., M.A.T, M.B.A, M.Ed., M.M.


sateLLite LoCations North Fulton, Cartersville, Marietta

savannah CoLLege of art and design

www.scad.edu342 Bull StreetSavannah, GA 31401912-525-5100

The Savannah College of Art and Design is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers 42 majors and more than 50 minors at locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Lacoste, France; online through SCAD eLearning; and in Hong Kong.

SCAD offers an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body of more than 10,000 comes from all 50 United States and nearly 100 countries worldwide. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of 720 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, and has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including BusinessWeek, American Institute of Architects, DesignIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and Los Angeles Times.

President Paula S. Wallace

Year founded 1978




degrees offered B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.A.T., M.Arch., M.F.A.


sateLLite LoCations Atlanta, GA; LaCoste, France; Hong Kong, China; and eLearning

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shorter universitY

www.shorter.edu 315 Shorter AvenueRome, GA 30165 706-291-2121

The mission of Shorter University is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context. The University seeks to accomplish this mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. The University affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education.

Shorter University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private institution of higher education affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Shorter University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Science, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Arts, and the Master of Accountancy degrees. Shorter University is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business, the School of Fine and Performing Arts, the School of Education, the School of Sciences and Mathematics, and the School of Nursing. The College of Adult and Professional Programs encompasses business, education, and human services degree programs for working adults.

President Dr. Harold E. Newman

Year founded 1873


faLL 2010 enroLLment 3,769 2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $16,700 Room and Board: $4,500-

$8,900


degrees offered A.S., B.A., B.B.A, B.C.M, B.F.A., B.M., B.M.E., B.S., B.S.E., B.S.M., BS.BA., BS.Ed., M.A., MACC, M.B.A., M.Ed.


sateLLite CamPuses Gwinnett, North Atlanta, Riverdale

sPeLman CoLLege

www.spelman.edu350 Spelman Lane, SWAtlanta, GA 30314404-681-3643

Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective, liberal arts college that prepares women to change the world. Located in Atlanta, this historically black college boasts a 79 percent graduation rate, and outstanding alumnae such as Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman; former U.S. Foreign Service Director General Ruth Davis; authors Tina McElroy Ansa and Pearl Cleage; and actress LaTanya Richardson. More than 83 percent of the full-time faculty members have Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees. Popular undergradu-ate majors include biology, chemistry, English, political science and psychology. In 2010, Spelman tied for ninth as a top-producing bach-elor’s degree institution for Fulbright students. In addition, Spelman has been positioned among leading colleges and universities for the international educational exchange program for four consecutive years and is the only Georgia college ranked a top producer in its category for Fulbright students. According to a National Science Foundation survey, from 1997-2006, Spelman College was among the nation’s top baccalaureate institutions to produce African-American female medical students and doctoral candidates in science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics (STEM). During that timeframe, Spelman College ranked number two in sending African-American graduates on to earn Ph.D.s in science and math.

President Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D.

Year founded 1881

faLL 2010 enroLLment 2,177 2010-2011 tuition and fees Tuition: $22,010 Room and Board: $10,464


degrees offered B.A., B.S.


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thomas universitY

www.thomasu.edu 1501 Millpond RoadThomasville, GA 31792229-226-1621

Thomas University is a private, fully-accredited institution offering associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees, and certificate programs in more than 27 academic areas. Located in Thomasville, this insti-tution was established in 1950 as Birdwood Junior College, and has since earned designation as a university, serving students mainly from Southwest Georgia and North Florida areas. As an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher learning, Thomas University specializes in preparing students for successful careers and responsible citizen-ship in a rapidly changing and complex world.

President Gary Bonvillian, Ph.D.

Year founded 1950




degrees offered A.A., A.S., B.A., B.S., M.B.A., M.B.A./P.A., M.Ed., M.S., M.S.N., M.S.N.-M.B.A.


sateLLite LoCations Capital Regional Medical Center and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (both in Tallahassee, FL); Colquitt Regional Medical Center,

Tallahassee Community College (Tallahassee, FL)

toCCoa faLLs CoLLege

www.tfc.edu107 N. Chapel DriveToccoa Falls, GA 30598706-886-7299

The mission of Toccoa Falls College is to glorify God through seeking and developing Christian servant leaders who will impact their world with the love and message of Jesus Christ. Toccoa Falls College is an educational institution, a character-building enterprise, and a spiritual formation community, all integrated into a unique way of life. Its primary purpose is to glorify God through offering residential programs that prepare men and women for lives of personal fulfillment and Christian servant leadership to the church and the world. It also seeks to glorify God through offering non-residential Christ-centered programs to the community at large. Toccoa Falls College will be known as a premier Christian college that uniquely integrates biblical truth, academic excellence and intentional spiritual formation within a caring Christian community.

President Dr. W. Wayne Gardner

Year founded 1907

denominationaL affiLiation Christian & Missionary Alliance




degrees offered A.A., B.A., B.M., B.S.


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truett-mCConneLL CoLLege

www.truett.edu100 Alumni Drive Cleveland, GA 30528706-865-2134

Truett-McConnell College seeks to prepare students to make a lifelong positive impact for Christ through disciplined scholarship and Christian discipleship. This statement reflects our commitment to foster an educational environment that develops the whole person, equipping men and women of the 21st century to serve the Lord with body, mind, and spirit. The College offers 20 four-year programs of study in business, humanities, Christian studies, education, history, music, and interdisciplinary studies.

All faculty, both full-time and part-time, are professing Christians. Their preparation is phenomenal, with over 70% of the faculty holding a doctoral degree. At TMC, the classroom becomes a giant stage on which an attempt is made to capture every thought for Christ without sacrificing academic integrity. Each student receives personal attention. At Truett-McConnell College students are names, not numbers.

The College is proud of its divine calling to prepare students to live with integrity and has an unyielding commitment to the labor of excellence, undergirded by Christian principles and a strong Biblical worldview. If you desire a liberal arts, distinctively Christian education that goes far and beyond yourself and seeks to impact the next generation and, indeed, the world, then TMC is the place for you.

President Dr. Emir Caner

Year founded 1946





degrees offered: A.A., A.S., B.A., B.S.


wesLeYan CoLLege

www.wesleyancollege.edu4760 Forsyth RoadMacon, GA 31210800-447-6610

Wesleyan College was founded in 1836 as the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Today it is regarded as one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges and is consistently recognized for academic excellence. According to the ninth annual report of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Wesleyan outperformed the Top 10% of colleges and universities nationally in all categories studied. Wesleyan offers a strong merit scholarship program and is one of the nation’s most affordable selective colleges. A close-knit community of students from 24 states and 25 foreign countries values a rigorous academic program renowned for its quality. The school offers undergraduate degrees in 31 majors and 26 minors plus the option to self-design an interdisciplinary major, as well as pre-professional programs in seminary, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, allied health sciences, dentistry, and law. The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education program and an accelerated Executive Master of Business Administration program enroll both men and women and were designed to accommodate working professionals. Beyond the academic, Wesleyan offers a thriving residence life program, NCAA Division III athletics, championship IHSA equestrian program, and meaningful opportunities for spiritual development and community leadership.

President Ruth Austin Knox, J.D.

Year founded 1836

denominationaL affiLiation Methodist




degrees offered B.A., M.B.A., M.Ed.


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Young harris CoLLege

www.yhc.eduP.O. Box 681 College Street Young Harris, GA 30582800-241-3754

Founded in 1886, Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia. Historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. Long known for nurturing students during the first two years of college, Young Harris College received accreditation in 2008 to grant bachelor’s degrees. The College currently has more than 800 students across four divisions—Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Science—and plans to increase enrollment to 1,200 over the next few years. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., is currently undergoing major improvements to accommodate the College’s growth, including the addition of a new LEED Silver-certified residence hall that opened in 2009 and a new LEED-certified Recreation Center that opened in 2010, featuring a rock climbing wall beside a fully equipped weight room and fitness center and an elevated indoor jogging track which surrounds a state-of-the-art, 1,100-seat basketball arena. The College competes in intercollegiate athletics including baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s cross country, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. 2011 marks the 125th anniversary for Young Harris College.

President Cathy Cox, J.D.

Year founded 1886





degrees offered A.A., A.F.A., A.S., B.A., B.S.


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“I am very grateful to

have been able to receive

the TEG for the past

four years. Without the

help of this grant I would

not have been able to

afford my Berry College

education. Having this

grant in addition to my

other scholarships has

made a world of difference

for me to be able to attend

a private college. Student

loans can only cover so

much of tuition and with

this grant my education

was more affordable for

myself and my family.

It gives me great honor

to receive both the

TEG and HOPE

scholarships in order to

fulfill my dreams.”

– Lindsay Tutt

Senior Biology major with a

minor in Chemistry. Anticipated

graduation date, May 2011

GICA SUPPORTS PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION IN GEORGIA IN THE AREAS OF PUBLIC

POLICY, FUNDRAISING FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, AND COLLABORATIVE PROjECTS,

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

•Founded:GICAwasfoundedbycollegepresidentsandcorporateexecutivesin1956.

•LegalStatus:A501(c)(3)tax-exemptcharitableorganization.

•Membership:FullySACS-accredited,two-andfour-yeardegree-granting,nonprofit,private,liberalarts

institutions in Georgia.

•Purpose:RaiseawarenessofGeorgia’sprivate,liberalartscollegesanduniversities.Influencepublic

policy in support of higher education in Georgia. Secure funds and other gifts for the benefit of the

member institutions and their students. Promote the member institutions as distinct alternatives in

higher education.

•Management:GICAisgovernedbyaBoardcomposedofmembercollegepresidentsandrepresentatives

from business, industry and professional communities. A Board of Advisors supports activities and

fundraising.

•DistributionofContributions:Designatedcontributionsaredistributedaccordingtodonors’wishes.

Fundraising members share equally in 60% of undesignated funds; the remaining 40% is distributed in

proportion to the number of full-time undergraduate students at each institution.

•Endowment:GICAbenefitsfromseveralendowments.In2010,thetotalvalueoftheseendowments

was $9.5 million.

“The HOPE Scholarship and Tuition Equalization Grant make college affordable for me.

As a single parent, finances can be extremely stressful. Eligibility for state funding allows me

to attend school full-time. HOPE and TEG (along with the Pell Grant and institutional scholarships)

pay my tuition without additional student loans. Receiving HOPE and TEG funds will

allow me to graduate sooner, with less stress, and in less debt.”

— Christina G., Interdisciplinary StudiesThomas University, Class of 2012

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2 Andrew College

3 Atlanta Christian College

4 Berry College

5 Brenau University

6 Brewton-Parker College

7 Clark Atlanta University

8 Covenant College

9 Emmanuel College

10 Georgia Military College

11 LaGrange College

12 Mercer University

13 Morehouse College

14 Oglethorpe University

15 Paine College

16 Piedmont College

17 Reinhardt University

18 Savannah College of Art and Design

19 Shorter University

20 Spelman College

21 Thomas University

22 Toccoa Falls College

23 Truett-McConnell College

24 Wesleyan College

25 Young Harris College

INSTITUTION LOCATIONS

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“Before I came to SCAD, I took the HOPE scholarship for granted. I always expected I would have it, and it was always in the back of my mind when I was debating what school to choose. Now that

I’ve been in college for over a year and seen my bills each quarter, I realize just how important this scholarship is and how devastating it would be not to have it. The funds I will receive over four years

from HOPE and TEG add up to how much I paid my freshman year, so I can appreciate how fortunate I am to live in a state that gives back so much for education.”

— Jordan Graves, BFA Motion Media DesignSavannah College of Art and Design, Class of 2013

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“HOPE and TEG have allowed me to continue my

education nearly debt- free. After seeing my

parents struggle under student loans all through

my childhood, I feared taking out private loans

in order to attend college. In conjunction with

other scholarships, my HOPE Scholarship and

Tuition Equalization Grant closed the gap enough for

me to attend my first choice school without

the worries of overwhelming debt that I witnessed my

parents battle.”— Chloe G.,

Liberal Arts majorBrenau University, Class of 2013

Elizabeth KissAgnes Scott College

David SeyleAndrew College

Dean C. CollinsAtlanta Christian College

Stephen R. BriggsBerry College

Ed L. SchraderBrenau University

David R. SmithBrewton-Parker College

Carlton E. BrownClark Atlanta University

Niel B. NielsonCovenant College

Michael S. StewartEmmanuel College

Peter J. BoylanGeorgia Military College

Dan McAlexanderLaGrange College

William D. UnderwoodMercer University

Robert M. FranklinMorehouse College

Lawrence M. SchallOglethorpe University

George C. BradleyPaine College

W. Ray CleerePiedmont College

J. Thomas IsherwoodReinhardt University

Brian F. Murphy, COOSavannah College of

Art and Design

Harold E. NewmanShorter University

Beverly Daniel TatumSpelman College

Gary BonvillianThomas University

W. Wayne GardnerToccoa Falls College

Emir Caner Truett-McConnell College

Ruth A. KnoxWesleyan College

Cathy CoxYoung Harris College

Otis D. Blake, Jr.Blake Developments, Inc.

Sallie Adams DanielTroutman Sanders

James DykhouseKPMG LLP (Ret.)

Jimmy FlemingVulcan Materials Company

Robert B. GlassGlass & Gold, Inc.

Eugene G. HartlebGeorgia Marble Company (Ret.)

Gary LeeUPS (Ret.)

Ruth H. MarstonRichmond Sterling, Inc.

Marilyn D. McNeelyMcNeely Foundation, Inc.

Howard J. Morrison, Jr.NationsBank (Ret.)

Ann M. OverbeckOverbeck & Glass LLC

R. H. Seaman, Jr.J.C. Penney Company (Ret.)

Keith H. ShurbuttKPMG LLP

Bonnie WurzbacherCoca-Cola North America

2011 Board

exeCutive Committee

CounCiL of Presidents

CounCiL of Business & CiviC Leaders

Cathy Cox, Chair

George C. Bradley, Vice Chair

Keith H. Shurbutt, Treasurer

Gary Bonvillian, At-Large

Stephen R. Briggs, At-Large

Jimmy Fleming, At-Large

Robert M. Franklin, At-Large

W. Wayne Gardner, At-Large

Robert B. Glass, At-Large

Cynthia Holt, Ex Officio

Elizabeth Kiss, At-Large

Ann M. Overbeck, At-Large

Bonnie Wurzbacher, At-Large

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dr. susanna L. Baxter

President

ms. tanya mathis

Executive Coordinator

dr. Carolyn sloane sawtell

Director of Research

ms. Chanda r. swinney

Director of Administrative and Fundraising Services

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