We are pleased that you are considering Georgia State University as your institution of higher learning, and my hope is that you will explore all that this outstanding urban institution has to offer. We invite you to tour our campus and meet some of our students, faculty and staff.
Scott BurkeAssistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions
I hold a bachelor's degree from North Adams State College ('95) in Business Administration and a M.Ed from Northeastern University ('07), Boston, MA, in Higher Education Administration.
Prior to my arrival at Georgia State, I worked at North Adams State College for two years. I then spent nine and a half years in Boston working at Northeastern University before moving south to work at Clayton State University for a year and a half. I chose the admissions field because it provided me the opportunity to work with students from all walks of life and backgrounds along with many wonderful travel opportunities. In fact, I have visited over 30 states and traveled to 15 different countries as an admissions professional.
Georgia State University is an exciting place to be and my staff and I look forward to helping you learn about all that awaits you here.
Favorite Quote: Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is. — Vince Lombardi
Jean SoAssistant Director of Admissions, Welcome Center
Former position: A proud alumna, Jean has served as Program Coordinator for Atlanta-Based Learning in the Office of Undergraduate Studies and as a Student Affairs Advisor in the Office of New Student Programs, both at Georgia State University.
Colleges attended: Georgia State University (B.S., 99') University of Georgia (M.Ed., 2001)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: Georgia State University exemplifies premiere academic programs, showcases every aspect of diversity, and is under constant, exciting change. Take part in it all! I look forward to welcoming you into our Panther family!
Favorite Quote: I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou
Heather BondAssistant Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communication
Former Position: Heather transferred to Georgia State as an undergraduate and has continued her education and professional experience here ever since. She taught freshman composition courses for the Department of English as a graduate student, and before accepting her position with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Heather served as Senior Educational Program Specialist for the Honors Program.
Colleges: Georgia State University (B.A., 2004; M.A., 2008)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: The past decade has brought so many exciting new developments to Georgia State, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to experience it through the lenses of both student and staff. I look forward to continuing to support Georgia State in its growth and development as a competitive research university.
Favorite Quote: We've come up with a beautifully browsable invention that needs no electricity and exists in a readable form no matter what happens. — Nicholson Baker on books
Alicia C. Bailey Assistant Director of Admissions
Current Position: Manager and coordinator of all application processing functions for all undergraduate student types.
Former Position: Supervisor of initial application process.
Colleges Attended: Atlanta Metropolitan College and Georgia State University
Thoughts on Georgia State University: As a proud Georgia State University alum and a member of current staff at the university, I really enjoy the downtown Atlanta location of the campus that is convenient to so many other venues. Georgia State University has also afforded me the opportunity to meet other students from all walks of life.
Favorite Quote: Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. — Lin Yutang