Michelle Eaton

Associate Vice President for Student Engagement & Success

Chestatee Building, 360, Dahlonega

Overview

Michelle A. Eaton, Director for Student Retention and Success at the University of North Georgia, has built her career around a passion for serving and supporting students. After earning her M.S. in First-Year Studies, she played a vital role in partnering with Academic Affairs to create and implement student persistence initiatives at UNG. Her research interests are student mindset, persistence, and self-authorship, evident in her thesis “An Exploratory Study of First-Year Student Self-Authorship and Maintenance of a Merit-Based Scholarship.” She currently is in the Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development doctoral program at the University of Georgia.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and five kids enjoying downtown Dahlonega, or at home with their mini hobby farm.

Education

M.S., First-Year Studies, Kennesaw State University, 2018
B.B.A., First-Year Studies, University of North Georgia, 2008

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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