April 14, 2020
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
IN THE NEWS: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Talks Concierge Coaching and Unwavering Commitment to Help Students Succeed

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ recently invited South Georgia news media to learn more about a new effort to help students overcome any academic and personal obstacles they may face during the transition from face-to-face, on-campus instruction to online instruction. In addition to embedding tutors in all online courses, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has created a concierge coach program that connects students with a university employee completely focused on connecting them to the resources they need to be successful.
Visit the following news sites to learn more about this innovative initiative.
• Brian Jackson from WTXL ABC 27 shared "Valdosta State Using Concierge Coaches to Assist Students During Pandemic" on April 17.
On the Web:
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Expert: Dr. Rob Freidhoff, interim associate vice president for Student Success
• Jennifer Morejon from WALB News 10 shared "Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Offers New Program to Assist Students During the Pandemic" on April 15.
On the Web:
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Expert: Dr. Rob Freidhoff, interim associate vice president for Student Success
• Lenah Allen from The Spectator shared "Petition and Student Concerns Discussed at Online Press Conference" on March 24.
On the Web:
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Expert: Dr. Rodney Carr, vice president for Student Success
• Desiree Carver from The Valdosta Daily Times shared "Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Prepares for Online Learning on March 25. This story also appeared in The Moultrie Observer and Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
On the Web:
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Expert: Dr. Rodney Carr, vice president for Student Success
• Amber Spradley with WCTV shared "Valdosta State Students Petition Online Classes" on March 23.
On the Web:
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Expert: Dr. Rodney Carr, vice president for Student Success
The health of our students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority, and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ continues to monitor this global situation. Updates are posted at /health-advisory/.
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