Welcome to University College at Grambling State University
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.
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.
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.
Mr. Larry Green, Jr.
Office: Long Jones Hall, Room 110
Phone: 318.274.2440
greenl@gram.edu
| Jackson, Milton | |
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Program Liaison/Academic Advisor/Instructor University College Brown Hall Room 217 |
 Phone: 318.274.2742 Email: jacksonmil@gram.edu |
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| Britt, Latotsha | |
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Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Student Orientation University College Brown Hall Room 206 |
| Phone: 318.274.3808Email: douglasl@gram.edu |
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| Madison, Altha | |
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Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Enrichment Services University College Brown Hall Room 207 |
| Phone: 318.274.2556Email: madisona@gram.edu |
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| Moss, Jeanette | |
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Academic Coordinator University College Brown Hall Room 218 |
| Phone: 318.274.6127Email: mossj@gram.edu |
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| Owens, Courtnie | |
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Academic Advisor/Instructor/Program Assistant University College Brown Hall Room 208 |
| Phone: 318.274.6222Email: owensc@gram.edu |
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| Jackson, Milton | |
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Program Liaison/Academic Advisor/Instructor University College Brown Hall Room 217 Majors: Undecided |
| Phone: 318.274.2742Email: jacksonmil@gram.edu |
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| Britt, Latotsha | |
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Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Student Orientation University College Brown Hall Room 206 Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Music, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Sociology |
| Phone: 318.274.3808Email: brittla@gram.edu |
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| Madison, Altha | |
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Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Enrichment Services University College Brown Hall Room 207 Majors: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Mass Communication, History , English |
| Phone: 318.274.2556Email: madisona@gram.edu |
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| Owens, Courtnie | |
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Academic Advisor/Instructor/Program Assistant University College Brown Hall Room 208 Majors: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Visual & Performing Arts |
| Phone: 318.274.6222Email: owensc@gram.edu |
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| Peterson, Ebony | |
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Academic Advisor/Instructor University College Brown Hall Room 109 Majors: Kinesiology |
| Phone: 318.274.2095Email: petersone@gram.edu |
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universitycollege@gram.edu | https://www.gram.edu/academics/universitycollege/
Phone: 318-274-6127
