The Office of Development and Alumni exists to support the educational mission of Shorter University and its students, faculty and staff. Our goal is to help the university always move toward further excellence by strengthening the donor giving base of the university and by developing lasting relationships with alumni, friends, area businesses, corporations and foundations. Through the work of staff and key volunteers, the office seeks to increase financial support for endowment, scholarships, annual operating expenses and capital improvement projects.
Our offices are located in the Eubanks Welcome Center.
Acting Vice President of Development and Alumni
Suzanne has oversight of the alumni office and leads all fundraising efforts of the University, including planned giving, foundation and corporate support..
She may be reached at sscott@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7341.
Data Integrity Manager
As Data Integrity Manager, Candy is responsible for alumni and donor records, reports and profiles. This involves processing day-to-day constituent updates as well as long term projects involving the accuracy of all data in our records. She may be reached at cedwards@shorter.edu or 706-233-7359
Director of Foundation Relations
As Director of Foundation Relations, Stephanie serves as the college's primary grant proposal writer and foundation researcher. She can be reached at sgraves@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7305.
Donor Relations Specialist
Carol as Donor Relations Specialist process all gifts that are received by Shorter University. Carol may be contacted at cjones@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7245.
Gift Officer
As a gift officer, Janie meets with alumni and donors to encourage financial support for Shorter University. She may be reached at jjones@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7353
Director of Alumni
As Director of Alumni, Chip is responsible for the overall office of alumni affairs including alumni events and the Shorter Fund. Chip also serves as liaison with the Alumni Governing Board. He may be reached at cmitchell@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7242.
Executive Assistant to office of Development and Alumni
Wanda provides administrative support to the Vice President and the staff of the office of Development and Alumni. She may be reached at wtaylor@shorter.edu or at 706-233-7353.