Nicholas Urquhart
Nicholas Urquhart
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Urquhart provides leadership to the teams in Academic Support (Academic Support Counselors & the Testing Center), Accommodations & Disability Services, the Career Center, the Counseling 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. (2024). Embark: Youth Experiencing Foster Care College Experience Camp. Board of Regents, Georgia. ($58,337.40, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2023). African American Male Initiative (AAMI). Board of Regents, Georgia. ($16,373 funded with $2,000 institutional match and $1,000 corporate match).
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
Urquhart, N., McBrayer, J., Zinskie, C., & Cleveland, R. (2023). Socioeconomic disparities in the retention and graduation rates of dual-enrolled students. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-05-2023-0180
Urquhart, N. (2022). Relationship between participation in a dual enrollment program, students’ race and socioeconomic status and their retention and graduation [Doctoral dissertation, Georgia Southern University]. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2449. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2449
Reddick, N. & Urquhart, N. A. (2015). Raising the bar and surpassing expectations. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 43-50.
Urquhart, N.A. (2024). Embark: Youth Experiencing Foster Care College Experience Camp. Board of Regents, Georgia. ($58,337.40, fully funded).
Urquhart, N. A. (2023). African American Male Initiative (AAMI). Board of Regents, Georgia. ($16,373 funded with $2,000 institutional match and $1,000 corporate match).
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
Urquhart, N., McBrayer, J., Zinskie, C., & Cleveland, R. (2023). Socioeconomic disparities in the retention and graduation rates of dual-enrolled students. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-05-2023-0180
Urquhart, N. (2022). Relationship between participation in a dual enrollment program, students’ race and socioeconomic status and their retention and graduation [Doctoral dissertation, Georgia Southern University]. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2449. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2449
Reddick, N. & Urquhart, N. A. (2015). Raising the bar and surpassing expectations. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 43-50.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Organization for Student Success (NOSS)
Georgia Organization for Student Success (GOSS)
Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE)
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National College Testing Association (NCTA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HONORS
Complete list available upon request
University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute Scholar - August 2023 - May 2024
Center for Teaching & Learning: 2024 & 2023 Advising Fellow
Recipient - 2023 Regents' Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Advising and Student Success
Baldwin Fellows Leadership Program (new president/leadership) - August 2022 - May 2023
University System of Georgia Momentum Summit VI, Statesboro, GA – March 2023
University System of Georgia Mental Health Summit & Suicide Prevention, Athens, GA - Feb. 2023
E. Lanier Carson Leadership Award - May 2022
Baldwin Fellows Inaugural Leadership Program - August 2021 - May 2022
National Organization for Student Success (NOSS)
Georgia Organization for Student Success (GOSS)
Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE)
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National College Testing Association (NCTA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HONORS
Complete list available upon request
University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute Scholar - August 2023 - May 2024
Center for Teaching & Learning: 2024 & 2023 Advising Fellow
Recipient - 2023 Regents' Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Advising and Student Success
Baldwin Fellows Leadership Program (new president/leadership) - August 2022 - May 2023
University System of Georgia Momentum Summit VI, Statesboro, GA – March 2023
University System of Georgia Mental Health Summit & Suicide Prevention, Athens, GA - Feb. 2023
E. Lanier Carson Leadership Award - May 2022
Baldwin Fellows Inaugural Leadership Program - August 2021 - May 2022
