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Michael D. Chason Director of Public
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For IMMEDIATE Release
September
22, 2009
Student
Development Specialists at ABAC are (from l-r): Rebecca Hamilton, Nicholas
Urquhart, Rebecca Cofer, and Derek Sutton
ABAC
Welcomes Student Development Specialists To Campus
TIFTON—Rebecca
Cofer, Derek Sutton, Rebecca Hamilton, and Nicholas Urquhart have joined the
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College staff as Student Development Specialists in
the Office of Enrollment Services.
Donna
Webb, Director of Enrollment Services, stated that “the student development
specialists will build relationships with the students within their designated
schools, assist in the recruiting process, and continue to take customer
service to the highest level to help students succeed in their academic careers
at ABAC.”
Cofer
is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where she received her bachelor’s degree in
English and History and her Masters degree in English Literature. While at
Virginia Tech, she worked in the campus advising center and writing center. A native of Woodbury, NJ, she worked for Texas
Tech University in the Office of Student Disability Services. Her husband,
Jordan, is a new faculty member in the ABAC School of Liberal Arts.
Cofer
said, “I’m really enjoying the small college atmosphere, and I’m having a great
time working with the students.”
Sutton
is a Dahlonega native who received his bachelor’s degree in History and his Masters
degree in Public Administration from North Georgia College and State
University. He began teaching part- time at his alma mater as soon as he
graduated. He later became a full-time faculty member.
“I
feel right at home here,” said Sutton. “It’s always nice to feel welcome right
when you walk through the door.”
Hamilton
is a recent graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her bachelor’s
degree in Food and Resource Economics. She grew up on a farm in Riverview, FL and was
an avid gymnast. She did some coaching of gymnasts while at the University of
Florida. Rebecca’s knowledge of Florida
will enhance out-of-state recruitment efforts.
Hamilton
said, “I like the student involvement and the student focus ABAC offers. I’m
excited to work more within the schools.”
Urquhart
is originally from Columbus. He received his bachelor’s degree in math and art
from Mercer University and received his master’s of Science from Springfield
College in Springfield, MA. He was an
investigator with First National Bank in Fort Collins, CO, before joining the
ABAC family as an adjunct instructor for ABAC in art and mathematics. His wife, Amanda, is a full-time instructor
in the School of Science and Mathematics.
“I’m excited to work with the students from
the time they start until graduation,” Urquhart said.
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