Gordon State College Foundation

The Gordon State College Foundation, established in 1972, seeks to support and enhance the work of Gordon State College through securing financial resources for the further development and growth of the College.

In 2019, the Foundation board developed a five-year Strategic Plan with the core purpose to support and promote Gordon State College and the institution’s Strategic Plan: Building the Power of WE! as well as raise awareness of the Foundation and its role in philanthropy.

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A number of funds have been established by the Gordon State College Foundation:

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Through contributions to the Gordon State College Foundation generous individuals, businesses, and civic organizations endow scholarships that ensure access to higher education for students. The foundation awards these scholarships annually to students chosen based on criteria such as academic success, financial need, and extracurricular activities. Award amounts vary among the many scholarships of the foundation. For more information about the scholarships:

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Gordon State College Foundation

2023-24 Board of Trustees

Reshann Adams
Jeneen Andrews
Scott Blackstock
Dr. Aaron Buice
Andy Bush
Kenny Coggins
Alan Connell
Lucinda Dallas
Jim Edwards, Jr.
Dr. Joel Fuller
Jim Granum
Robert Harris, Chair
George Hightower, Jr.
Chase Idol
Tamara Ison
Curtis Jenkins
Terry Killingsworth
Dr. Waine Kong
Derrick Lewis
Dr. Kevin Napier
Don Neuner
Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, Secretary
Kike Seda
Dan White

 

Ex-Officio Members
Mary Monroe Smith, Student Government Association President
Dr. Erik McCarthy, Faculty Senate Chair
Gratasha Banks, Staff Council Chair
Butch McDaniel, Alumni Advisory Board President

 

Emeritus Trustees

Bruce Akins
Peter Banks
Capt. Paul Barnes
Bill Bazemore
Phillip Bell
George Butler
Bill Cooper
Dallis Copeland
Rep. Robert Dickey
Joe Edwards, Sr.
John Edwards, Jr.
Lindy Farmer
Judge Bill Fears
Walter Geiger
Calvin "Hoppy" Hopkins
C.A. "Lon" Knowles
Pete Malone
Jimmy Matthews
Ed Mitchell
Dr. John Quinn
Tom Richardson
Eddie Rogers
Larry Smith
Ms. Jennie Woodlee