Meredith Higgins

Associate Director, Retention

Chestatee Building, 375, Dahlonega

Overview

Meredith was born in Georgia but grew up in Ohio. She has dedicated her career to promoting education as a public good, and she has been fortunate enough to do so through international education and development, teaching in K-12 schools, and most recently, Higher Education.

Meredith's research interests include mindset, students' voices, and systemic equity as interconnected means which affect student retention & success.

Education

M.A., International Affairs, University of North Georgia, 2016
Graduate Certificate, Diversity, University of North Georgia, 2016
B.A., English, Wittenberg University , 2007

Courses Taught

UNIV 1001

Personal Information

When Meredith is away from work, she enjoys being outdoors, playing/watching sports, reading a good book, and spending time with family.

Meredith's husband, Patrick, is from Ireland, so they are extremely fond of traveling, especially when it involves visiting their family and friends abroad.

They have two children, Hazel-Grace and Liam.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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