Effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Kyle Marrero begins his service as Interim President of East Georgia State College. The consolidation process between East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University is progressing on schedule, and several organizational updates take effect July 1 as part of the continued alignment:
- Johnna Eaton has been appointed Campus Director for East Georgia State College in Swainsboro and will report to Jessica Williamson, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success.
- Candace Lynn, Desmal Purcell, and Courtney Joiner will report to Dr. Delena Gatch, Associate Vice President for Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, and will work throughout the Fall 2025 semester to support a smooth transition and enable coordinated planning with Georgia Southern deans and department chairs. This transitional model will facilitate full academic alignment and readiness by January 1, 2026.
- Operational units at East Georgia State College will continue to align with Georgia Southern University’s cabinet-level leadership through the work of the consolidation action teams. These teams are focused on establishing integrated administrative and support structures to serve students effectively.
Members of the East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University campus communities are encouraged to continue submitting questions, feedback, and suggestions throughout this transition period using the feedback form located on the consolidation webpage. Ongoing input is vital to the success of the consolidation and to the advancement of East Georgia’s mission in this new phase.