About Us
SPAA Mission and Goals:
In support of the mission of GHC, SPAA facilitates the ongoing development of academic and administrative excellence of the college through planning, research and assessment.
- SPAA will provide research-based information about GHC to effectively achieve the goals of the institution.
- SPAA will provide a system of services that effectively meets the needs of internal and external constituents, customers, and patrons.
- SPAA will oversee and direct assessment activities at the college.
- SPAA will provide information and direction to accreditation activities at the college.
- SPAA will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to explore new research projects and share ideas to enhance the educational opportunities at GHC.
Contacts
Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Director of the Office of Strategic Planning, Assessment and Accreditation:

Dr. Laura Musselwhite
Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway
Rome, Georgia 30161
(706) 204-2368 (phone)
(706)204-2279 (fax)
lmusselw@highlands.edu
Research Assistant:
Amanda West
Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway
Rome, Georgia 30161
(706) 295-6327 (phone)
(706)204-2279 (fax)
awest@highlands.edu
