ABOUT US
The Black Student Achievement (BSA) Program serves as a liaison among other offices within the Division of Student Success and academic departments on topics related to African American students, faculty and staff. All programs and services are open to all Georgia State students.
The BSA Program provides university wide services and support programming in many areas, such as cultural enrichment, racial awareness, ethnicity, diversity, leadership training and organizational development. To achieve its goals, CCI hosts a number of academic, cultural and social events. Special interest programs address African American and other minority concerns. Our staff collaborate with other departments within the division in order to meet its goals.
What We Do
Promote quality services and programs related to the retention, progression and graduation of African Americans attending Georgia State by providing resources and advocating for their academic success, degree attainment, co-curricular involvement, cultural heritage and international and educational diversity. The primary focus of the Black Student Achievement (BSA) Program is to build a culture of care. Our goals are to provide access, innovation and inclusion in all of our services.
Building a Culture of Care
Leadership Development
- African American Male Initiative (My Brother's Keeper)
- Student organization advising
- Leadership coaching
Student Services
- Social and cultural programming
- Advocacy support
- Computer labs
- Meeting spaces
Staff
Mike Kimble, Assistant Director
Mike is responsible for the overall mission of the office to promote quality services and programs related to the retention, progression and graduation of African Americans attending Georgia State University. He brings a diverse background in higher education experience having worked at multiple Research I universities. Mike is also an adjunct faculty member in the Sociology Department at the university.
Jacqualyn Townsend, Coordinator
Jacqualyn is responsible for the management of the signature programs for CCI through BSA while creating and providing services that are tailored to the achievements of African American students at Georgia State University. As a graduate of both a Historical Black College/University and a Research II University, Jackie brings both her personal and professional experience to this role.
Job Opportunities
Working with CCI provides an opportunity to learn about cultural diversity and leadership and helps students become effective global citizens. Below are positions that may be available:
Work Study Position(s)
Undergraduate student assistants provide assistance at reception desk, assist with a variety of office tasks and develop multiple skills. Work study eligibility is determined through a student’s financial aid status.
Graduate Administrative Assistant(s) (GAAs)
The BSA Program has a small number of graduate administrative assistant positions each year, offering opportunities to graduate students to take leadership roles in programs and services. GAAs design and implement programs and facilitate classes, workshops and tutoring sessions. Any student accepted into a graduate program may be appointed as a GAA.
Contact Information
Students who are interested in working with the BSA Program in any capacity should contact Mike Kimble.
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Personnel
Assistant Director
Mike Kimble
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Coordinator
Jacqualyn Townsend
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Business Manager
Jasmin Ferrell
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Graduate Assistant
Akira Goden
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Graduate Assistant
Nafis Ricks
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Instagram: @gsublackstudentachievement
Location Information
Campus Address:
Black Student Achievement
Student Center East
Suite 205
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
[email protected]
Phone: 404-413-1530
Fax: 404-413-1532
Mailing Addresses
Mailing Address:
Black Student Achievement
P.O. Box 3973
Atlanta, Ga. 30303-3973
Package Delivery Service Only:
Black Student Achievement
Student Center East
Suite 205
55 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, Ga. 30303