Gordon State College Foundation

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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.

 


Gordon State College Foundation Mission Statement

The mission of the Gordon State College Foundation and it's trustees is to support Gordon State College in all endeavors that are not supported but sanctioned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, including but not limited to:

  • Support the college with our visible attendance on campus and in our communities;
  • Support the college by continuing to give to and raise funds for the Foundation;
  • Support the college with prudent management of the Foundation's assets which allows the trustees to:
     
    • Fund scholarships to deserving students;
    • Acquire property for the college;
    • Construct buildings, if financially rewarding;
    • Contribute to faculty development and support;
    • Fund any necessary or deserving request or activity for the benefit of the college, if approved by a majority of the trustees.

 

A number of funds have been established by the Gordon State College Foundation.  You can view a list of the funds at the link below.

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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 view the list at the link below:

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Gordon State College Foundation
2024-25 Board of Trustees
Reshann Adams
Jeneen Andrews, Treasurer
Catherine Baity
Scott Blackstock
Dr. Aaron Buice
Andy Bush
Kenny Coggins
Alan Connell
Lucinda Dallas
Dr. Wayne Dodgen
Michelle Drugacz
Jim Edwards, Jr.
Dan Fuller
Dr. Joel Fuller
Carson Gleaton
Thomas O. Goss
Jim Granum
Dr. Don Green, Secretary
Kathryn Green
Robert Harris, Past Chair
George Hightower, Jr.
Kelly Hughes
Chase Idol, At-Large
Tamara Ison
Curtis Jenkins
Dr. Waine Kong, Chair
Derrick Lewis, At-Large
Michael Liss
Cecil McDaniel
Dee McLeRoy
Dr. Kevin Napier, At-Large
Don Neuner
Marie Pruett
Jennifer Rogers
Jorge O. Roque, Jr.
Amanda Rose
Daniel C. White

 

Ex-Officio Members
Michal Daugherty, Student Government Association President
Dr. David Janssen, Faculty Senate Chair
Dr. Brie McDaniel, Staff Council Chair
Sue Gilpin, 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
William K. "Pete" Malone
Jimmy Matthews
Ed Mitchell
Dr. John Quinn
Eddie Rogers
Larry Smith
Ms. Jennie Woodlee