About Us

 

Dr. Thomas McCormack, Department Chair

Mission Statement

The Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership programs at Columbus State University strive to prepare professionals, who through their training, have the knowledge and experience necessary to be effective contributors to their chosen fields. Faculty members, with many years of practice, research and training, are contributing members of professional organizations and provide direct training and supervision to students. The faculty's primary objective is to serve the students in the program and prepare them to be effective professionals in a variety of settings and to achieve their professional goals. Through a variety of learning experiences, including coursework, lectures, experiential activities and direct experiences through practicum and internships under supervision, students reach these goals. The program serves a diverse student population. The faculty works closely with students to provide the tools necessary to construct a professional identity.

Learn more from our Faculty:

McCormack, Thomas, Department Chair

JH 103
706-568-2301

Gillam, S. Lenoir Professor
JH 105 706-565-7823
gillam_lenoir@columbusstate.edu

Long, Ric Professor
JH 219
706-565-7819
long_ric@columbusstate.edu

Beaty, Larry Associate Professor
JH 226
706-568-2213
beaty_j@columbusstate.edu

Breaux, Walter Associate Professor
JH 121
706-565-7825
breaux_walter@columbusstate.edu

Shouppe, Gary Associate Professor
JH 232
706-565-7826
shouppe_gary@columbusstate.edu

Frazier, Dawn Assistant Professor
JH 223
706-565-3493
frazier_andrea@columbusstate.edu

Lawrence, Camille Assistant Professor
JH 222
706-507-8510
lawrence_camille@columbusstate.edu

Obleton, Eddie Assistant Professor
JH 230
706-568-2301
obleton_eddie@columbusstate.edu

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Dr. Gary Shouppe  Associate Professor
Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership

Office: Jordan Hall 131E  Phone: 706-565-7826
E-mail:  shouppe_gary@columbusstate.edu

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 Dr. Richard Long  Professor
Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership

Office: Jordan Hall 219   Phone: 706-565-7819
E-mail:  long_ric@columbusstate.edu

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We Welcome you to Columbus State University's College of Education & Health Professions