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Trustees approve organizational restructuring at Athens State

Athens State University Board of Trustees · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved organizational changes including eliminating an associate vice president position, creating a Dean of Students position with ADA responsibilities, and reassigning Veterans Affairs and Career Services oversight to different offices.

The Athens State University Board approved a set of organizational changes intended to streamline operations and clarify oversight responsibilities.

On a motion by Jim America and seconded by Goodrich 'Dus' Rogers, the Board approved: (1) elimination of the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services position; (2) reorganization of Student Engagement into a Dean of Students position responsible for ADA and Accessibility Services; (3) reassignment of Veterans Affairs oversight to the Financial Aid Office; and (4) reassignment of Career Services oversight to the Student Success Office. The motion passed by unanimous roll-call vote.

Board materials state the changes are intended to reduce redundancy, strengthen director-level accountability, and improve coordination across admissions, financial aid, advising, and student support. The minutes do not list specific personnel actions or timelines.