Nicholas Urquhart
Nicholas Urquhart
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Urquhart provides leadership to Academic Support, a department consisting of the Academic Support Counselors, Accommodation & Disability Services, the Counseling Center, the Testing Center, and the Tutoring Center.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, June 2022
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Dissertation: Relationship between Participation in a Dual Enrollment Program, Students’ Race and Socioeconomic Status and their Retention and Graduation
Master of Science, Counseling, May 2005
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Art & Mathematics, May 2003
Mercer University, Macon, GA
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, June 2022
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Dissertation: Relationship between Participation in a Dual Enrollment Program, Students’ Race and Socioeconomic Status and their Retention and Graduation
Master of Science, Counseling, May 2005
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Art & Mathematics, May 2003
Mercer University, Macon, GA
PAST COURSES TAUGHT
ABAC 1100 - First Year Experience Course
MATH 0097/0099 - Development Algebra
ARTS 1020 - Two Dimensional Design
ARTS 1040 - Intro to Careers in Visual Art
ARTS 2240 - Ceramics
ABAC 1100 - First Year Experience Course
MATH 0097/0099 - Development Algebra
ARTS 1020 - Two Dimensional Design
ARTS 1040 - Intro to Careers in Visual Art
ARTS 2240 - Ceramics
GRANTS
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Interactive Mental Health Workshops. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($12,000, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Virtual Counseling Session Platform Upgrade for Counseling and Accommodation Services. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($1,200, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Expansion of Services through Telecounseling & Telepsychiatry. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($6,676, fully funded).
RECENT PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Complete list available upon request
Reddick, N. & Urquhart, N. A. (2015). Raising the bar and surpassing expectations. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 43-50.
National Organization for Student Success - The Struggle is Real: Unveiling the Potential of Probationary Students. Nashville, TN (March 2020)
ABAC Fall Faculty Conference – Proactive Advising and Mindset Survey Data. Tifton, GA (August 2019)
Regional NACADA Conference – The Struggle is Real: Unveiling the Potential of Probationary Students. Mobile, AL (March 2019)
ABAC Student Engagement Programs – Graduate School Information Session. Tifton, GA (February 2019)
Regional NACADA Conference – Seeking Value: The Art of Appreciation. Pine Mountain, GA (March 2018)
Regional NACADA Conference – Academic Intervention on a Shoestring Budget: Three basic intervention practices to support the growth of first-year students. Pine Mountain, GA (March 2018)
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Interactive Mental Health Workshops. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($12,000, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Virtual Counseling Session Platform Upgrade for Counseling and Accommodation Services. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($1,200, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2021). Expansion of Services through Telecounseling & Telepsychiatry. USG Mental Health Initiative, University System of Georgia. ($6,676, fully funded).
RECENT PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Complete list available upon request
Reddick, N. & Urquhart, N. A. (2015). Raising the bar and surpassing expectations. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 43-50.
National Organization for Student Success - The Struggle is Real: Unveiling the Potential of Probationary Students. Nashville, TN (March 2020)
ABAC Fall Faculty Conference – Proactive Advising and Mindset Survey Data. Tifton, GA (August 2019)
Regional NACADA Conference – The Struggle is Real: Unveiling the Potential of Probationary Students. Mobile, AL (March 2019)
ABAC Student Engagement Programs – Graduate School Information Session. Tifton, GA (February 2019)
Regional NACADA Conference – Seeking Value: The Art of Appreciation. Pine Mountain, GA (March 2018)
Regional NACADA Conference – Academic Intervention on a Shoestring Budget: Three basic intervention practices to support the growth of first-year students. Pine Mountain, GA (March 2018)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National College Testing Association (NCTA)
National Organization for Student Success (NOSS)
Georgia Organization for Student Success (GOSS)
NODA – Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HONORS
Complete list available upon request
2023 Regents' Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Advising and Student Success
E. Lanier Carson Leadership Award - May 2022
Baldwin Fellows Leadership Program - August 2021 - May 2022
University System of Georgia (USG) Momentum Summit V, Columbus, GA – March 2021
University System of Georgia (USG) Momentum Summit IV, online – March 2021
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Virtual - December 2020
General Education Redesign Charge Committee, USG, Atlanta, GA – November 2019
USG Advising Academy, Atlanta, GA – October 2019
Building a Better Academic Program Map, Barnesville, GA – January 2017
Commission-Sponsored Conference Presentation, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Las Vegas, NV – October 2015
Honorable Mention Chancellor Service Award, University System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA – Spring 2013 & 2016
Pacesetter Award, ABAC, Tifton, GA – April 2013
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National College Testing Association (NCTA)
National Organization for Student Success (NOSS)
Georgia Organization for Student Success (GOSS)
NODA – Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HONORS
Complete list available upon request
2023 Regents' Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Advising and Student Success
E. Lanier Carson Leadership Award - May 2022
Baldwin Fellows Leadership Program - August 2021 - May 2022
University System of Georgia (USG) Momentum Summit V, Columbus, GA – March 2021
University System of Georgia (USG) Momentum Summit IV, online – March 2021
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Virtual - December 2020
General Education Redesign Charge Committee, USG, Atlanta, GA – November 2019
USG Advising Academy, Atlanta, GA – October 2019
Building a Better Academic Program Map, Barnesville, GA – January 2017
Commission-Sponsored Conference Presentation, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Las Vegas, NV – October 2015
Honorable Mention Chancellor Service Award, University System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA – Spring 2013 & 2016
Pacesetter Award, ABAC, Tifton, GA – April 2013