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. Realizing that student development occurs through collaboration of all areas of campus life, Student Life encourages partnerships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Columbus community to enhance engagement for Columbus State University. We will work to foster an inclusive environment for both Riverpark and Main campus students through diverse innovative events.
Student Life Vision Statement:
Student Life and Development strives to cultivate and sustain an inclusive community where all students progress toward graduation. Through this journey, students develop into leaders through involvement in purposeful, creative experiences facilitated by student development experts.
Melissa Dempsey
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement
Student Activities Council & Registered Student Organizations
Office: Schuster 236
Phone: 706-507-8595
Email: dempsey_melissa1@columbusstate.edu
William Keen
Student Development Coordinator
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Office: Greek Center
Phone: 706-507-8013
Email: keen_william@columbusstate.edu
Victoria Buchanan
Student Development Coordinator
ROAR Orientation & Parent Programs
Office: Davidson 275
Phone: 706-507-8591
Email: buchanan_victoria@columbusstate.edu
Lucas Beal
Student Development Coordinator
Student Leadership & Service
Office: Davidson 273
Phone: 706-565-4580
Email: beal_lucas@columbusstate.edu
Maiya Harris
Student Development Coordinator
Student Connection and Engagement
Office: Davidson 274
Phone: 706-569-4523
Email: harris_maiya@columbusstate.edu
Ketarra Billingsley
Graduate Assistant
Student Activities Council
Office: Davidson 272
Phone: 706-565-1341
Email: billingsley_ketarra@columbusstate.edu
Deneisha Sparks
Graduate Assistant
Diversity Programs & Service
Office: Davidson 271
Phone: 706-507-8589
Email: sparks_deneisha@columbusstate.edu
Mikaila Larmond
Graduate Assistant
ROAR Orientation & Parent Programs
Office: Davidson 288
Phone: 706-507-8591
Email: larmond_mikaila@columbusstate.edu
Alexandria Dyer
Graduate Assistant
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Office: Greek Center Main Lobby
Phone: 706-507-8012
Email: dyer_alexandria@students.columbusstate.edu
