Welcome to University College at Grambling State UniversityGreetings, Tiger Family!
As the Interim Director of University College at the legendary Grambling State University, it is my honor to welcome you to a community rooted in excellence, tradition, and the unwavering pursuit of greatness. At University College (UC), we are dedicated to guiding our first-year and transfer students as they begin their transformative journeys here at The Place Where Everybody is Somebody.
At Grambling, we believe in the power of education to change lives and communities. University College is your home base for success, offering personalized academic advising, engaging First-Year Experience (FYE) courses, dynamic communication workshops, and a wealth of opportunities to help you find your purpose and pursue your passion. Our programs are intentionally designed to celebrate your individuality, embrace our rich culture, and equip you with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.
UC is about more than academics—it’s about belonging. We are committed to removing any barriers that might hinder your success as a student. We foster a sense of family that extends beyond the classroom, encouraging students to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders who will inspire and support them along the way. Whether you’re attending an enrichment session, engaging in a dynamic workshop, or learning from projects like All About Me and What Is Your Why, you’ll find opportunities to grow, discover, and lead with confidence.
Grambling State University has a legacy of producing leaders who make an impact on the world, and University College is here to help you take your first steps toward joining that legacy. You belong here. You are seen, you are respected, you are valued, you are heard, and you matter.
As we continue to innovate and expand, UC is proud to contribute to the bold vision of GSU—enhancing retention, graduation, and persistence rates, while shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we will honor the history of this great institution and forge a future filled with opportunity and achievement.
Welcome to Grambling State University. You are part of something special, and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish.
With Tiger Pride,
Milton Jackson
Interim Director, University College
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.
Milton Jackson-Interim Director of University College/Academic Advisor/Instructor
Brown Hall Room 217
Email: jacksonmil@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2742
Mrs. Latotsha Britt-Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Student Orientation
Brown Hall Room 206
Email: douglasl@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-3808
Ms. Cathy Douglas-Program Assistant/Academic Advisor/Instructor
Brown Hall Room 231
Email: douglascj@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2200
Altha Madison-Academic Advisor and Program Assistant for Enrichment Services
Brown Hall Room 207
Email: madisona@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2556
Jeanette Moss-Academic Coordinator
Brown Hall Room 218
Email: mossj@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274- 6127
Courtnie Owens-Interim Program Liaison/Academic Advisor/Instructor
Brown Hall Room 208
Email: owensc@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-6222
Mr. Milton Jackson
Brown Hall Room 217
jacksonmil@gram.edu
(318) 274-2742
Majors: Undecided
Mrs. Latotsha Britt
Brown Hall Room 206
brittla@gram.edu
(318) 274-3808
Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Music, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Sociology
Ms. Altha Madison
Brown Hall Room 207
madisona@gram.edu
(318) 274- 2556
Majors: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Mass Communication, History , English
Mrs. Courtnie Owens
Brown Hall Room 208
owensc@gram.edu
(318) 274-6222
Majors: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Visual &
Performing Arts
Ms. Ebony Peterson
Brown Hall Room 109
petersone@gram.edu
(318) 274-2095
Majors: Kinesiology
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