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Clayton State University Center for Academic Success

Staff

The Center for Academic Success includes experienced staff and peer tutors, student lab assistants, and an administrative staff. This team works to ensure that the Center's services address the needs of the entire campus community. The CAS's administrative and instructional personnel have advanced training in their fields and come from a wide variety of backgrounds.  

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Mark Daddona, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Mark Daddona is the Director of the Center for Academic Success and Assistant Professor of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling & Student Personnel Services from the University of Georgia. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). When not handling administrative duties, he enjoys helping students reach their academic potential through individual academic counseling, teaching psychology classes and CSU 1022 (University Foundations), and facilitating class presentations and workshops related to motivation, study strategies,time management, and stress management.
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JoAnn Quattlebaum
Administrative Specialist
JoAnn Quattlebaum is the  Administrative Specialist/Coordinator in the CAS. She has worked at Clayton State University for over twenty-five years.  She assists in administering the broad range of CAS programs and manages the day-to-day activities of the Center.
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Kathy Garrison
Assistant Director
Kathy Garrison is the Assistant Director.  She coordinates the Tutoring Program and Supplemental Instruction program.  In addition, she schedules workshops and advises Learning Support students. She has worked at Clayton State for nineteen years.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from North Georgia College and a Master's Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diana Johnson
Academic Services Coordinator

Diana Johnson is the Academic Services Coordinator in the Center for Academic Success. She facilitates workshops, advises Learning Support students, conducts academic counseling, and serves as the evening supervisor in the center. In addition, she also works with students in the Writing Lab that is located in CAS. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cinematography with an emphasis in screenwriting and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from California State University in Northridge, California.  Diana enjoys working with students in higher education and believes her mission is to make sure all students succeed.

 

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Erica Jackson

Academic Advisor

Erica Jackson is the Academic Advisor in the Center for Academic Success. Erica has a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Student Personnel Administration with a concentration in counseling from Buffalo State College. Erica enjoys working in the field of Higher Education and plans to further her academic studies and career goals by receiving a Ph.D. in Educational Counseling. She enjoys working with students and providing quality service. Erica's passion is to make certain every student meets all goals set forth, by providing advisement and a helping hand.