Melissa Young, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Provost and Executive Vice President, Office of the
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Education - Higher Education, Leadership, Leadership - Higher Education
Education and Certifications
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership in Higher Education Administration from Columbus State UniversityMaster of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu
Biography
Dr. Melissa M. Young is an accomplished higher education administrator and educator with extensive experience in academic advising, student support services, and program management. She currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Success, where she leads student success initiatives such as advising, tutoring, and first-year experience. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning advising strategies with university goals and initiatives such as Complete College Georgia and the Momentum Approach.Dr. Young earned her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership in Higher Education Administration from Columbus State University in 2021. She also holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Her career at Columbus State University includes roles such as Director and Assistant Director of CSU ADVISE, Academic Advisor, and Transfer Counselor. Prior to joining Columbus State University, she was a Program Coordinator at Chaminade University of Honolulu and a Special Education Instructor at Mililani Middle School.
Dr. Young's academic contributions include part-time faculty positions in the College of Education & Health Professions and the College of Letters & Sciences at Columbus State University, and the College of Education at Chaminade University of Honolulu. She has published research on student retention and academic success and has presented at numerous conferences on advising and student success strategies.
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