The Certificate Program in the Foundations of Leadership and Management was created as a result of the Finance and Administration Diversity Committee’s recommendation for a leadership training program that emphasizes the development of basic business skills. This new program is designed to provide the new or aspiring supervisor in Finance and Administration with the requisite tools and skills to be an effective and successful supervisor at the University of Georgia.

This program has a comprehensive curriculum which expands the understanding of the role of supervisor. In addition to teaching fundamentals such as reading a budget and running effective meetings, the program hones participants’ writing and presentation skills, personal leadership development and team-building skills. It also includes a component on UGA’s history and culture. A certificate is awarded to each individual who completes the program.

The program consists of an orientation, 10 classes and pre- and post-tests. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, little or no supervisory experience (six months or less preferred), and be employed by UGA for a minimum of six months. This course is specifically designed to develop basic business skills for new or aspiring managers in Finance and Administration; therefore, participation is limited to employees within Finance and Administration. There are currently no new sessions of this course being offered beyond the spring 2008 session. Opportunities for future F&A development staff programs will continue to be investigated and implemented.

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2007-2008 Foundations in Leadership and Management Programs.

Fall 2007 Class
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Auxiliary and Administrative Services
Natalie Beavers, Central Duplicating Services
Amy Thomas, Auxiliary Services
Lance Tipton, University Police

Budget Division
Darlene Bradley, Budget Department
Rebecca Caldwell, Budget Department

Controller’s Division
Terri Akers, Accounting Department
Brian Ellis, Accounts Payable
LaKeiya Keese, Contracts and Grants
Glenda Owens, Contracts and Grants
Andre Simmons, Accounts Payable

Human Resources Division
Jean Bryan, Human Resources
April Jewell, Human Resources

Physical Plant Division
Mattie Curry, Custodial - South Campus
Maurice Derricotte, Custodial - South Campus
Tammy Fields, Cost Accounting
Stephen Goad, Electric Shop
Esther Sherman, Engineering Department
Leila Shutt, Grounds Landscaping
Tracy Tillman, Custodial - North Campus

Office of University Architects
Stephanie Christian

Spring 2008 Class
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Auxiliary and Administrative Services
Carol Eidson, Food Services Administration
Tashua England, Central Office Supply
Bradley Frink, Campus Transit
Jacqueline Montgomery, Central Duplicating

Budget Division
Gina Roberts, Budget Department

Controller’s Division
Lynn Beard, Contracts and Grants
Kristie Harwell, Student Accounts
Jill Jerome, Bursar's Office
Brad Langford, Contracts and Grants
Patricia Sims, Accounts Payable

Environmental Safety Division
Wes Kolar, Environmental Safety Division
Victoria Outlaw, Environmental Safety Division