RELEASE: Immediate

DATE: Thursday, July 12, 2012

Tanner named Dean of Students for Consolidated Institution

On Monday, July 2, 2012, South Georgia College welcomed its new Dean of Students, Dr. Greg Tanner, to campus. Dr. Tanner accepted the Dean of Students position after spending the majority of his career in the public school system, most recently as the principal of Coffee High School for the last seven years.

In Dr. Tanner’s new position on campus, he will oversee athletics, student life and residence life at the new institution that will result from the consolidation of South Georgia College and Waycross College. Dr. Tanner comes to SGC with a wealth of experience at all levels of higher and public education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education (Georgia Southern University), master’s degrees in physical education and education leadership (Valdosta State University) and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and supervision from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Tanner began his career as an instructor and coach at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, where he coached the women’s softball team. Under his leadership, ABAC won the 1995 national slowpitch championship, and Dr. Tanner was named National Slowpitch Tournament Coach of the Year and Georgia Region XVII Coach of the Year. He was inducted into the ABAC Hall of Fame in 2011-2012.

After leaving ABAC to return to Coffee County, Dr. Tanner became principal of Nicholls Elementary and Satilla Elementary before moving to Ware Shoals, South Carolina, for three years, where he served as the principal of Ware Shoals Primary School. He came back to Coffee County and became assistant principal of Coffee High School in 2004. A year later, Dr. Tanner was named principal of Coffee High.

“This is a great opportunity, and I am excited about beginning a new phase of my career in education. South Georgia College and Waycross College are very important to this region, and I look forward to helping strengthen the scope and influence of both schools through our consolidation,” states Dr. Tanner.

“Athletics is vital to our institutions, and through consolidation we will enhance all opportunities for our students, including student life activities and athletic programs. Dr. Tanner’s career has been dedicated to enriching the lives of young people and I am excited about his addition to our team,” says Dr. Virginia Carson, SGC president.

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About South Georgia College

South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu) was founded in 1906 and is located in Douglas, Ga. The college's environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty. With over 20 majors and transfer opportunities, South Georgia College provides the finest education possible to the citizens of its service area.