Student Life Staff
Office of Student Life & Development
Student Life Mission Statement
The Department of Student Life and Development at Columbus State University promotes involvement, learning, and success through intentional programming and developmental opportunities. Recognizing that student growth is shaped by all aspects of campus life, Student Life encourages collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Columbus community to support engagement across the university. We are committed to offering creative and meaningful events for students on both the RiverPark and Main campuses.
Student Life Vision Statement
Student Life and Development aims to build a connected and supportive community where students thrive on their path to graduation. Along the way, students grow into leaders through active participation in engaging and purpose-driven experiences guided by dedicated student development professionals.
Melissa Dempsey
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement
Student Activities Council & Registered Student Organizations
Phone: 706-507-8595
Email: dempsey_melissa1@columbusstate.edu
Carlie Hinson
Assistant Director, Student Life & Development
Orientation & Parent Programs
Phone: 706-569-4648
Email: hinson_carlie@columbusstate.edu
Ketarra Billingsley
Student Development Coordinator
Student Leadership & Service
Phone: 706-565-1371
Email: billingsley_ketarra@columbusstate.edu
Jacob Wuwert
Student Development Coordinator
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Phone: 706-507-8985
Email: wuwert_jacob@columbusstate.edu
Leah Harrison
Connection and Engagement Coordinator
Student Activities Council
Phone: 706-569-4523
Email: harrison_leah1@columbusstate.edu
Gabrielle Harris
Graduate Assistant
Student Activities Council
Phone: 706-565-1341
Email: harris_gabrielle1@columbusstate.edu
Braxton Greer
Graduate Assistant
ROAR Orientation & Parent Programs
Phone: 706-507-8591
Email: greer_braxton@columbusstate.edu
Alexandria Dyer
Graduate Assistant
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Phone: 706-507-8012
Email: dyer_alexandria@students.columbusstate.edu