Dr. Cheri Tillman
Director College of Honors and Exploratory Studies Advising Center
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership Higher Education
University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL (2004) - M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA (1992) - B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA (1985)
Year started working at VSU: 1992
Why I love advising: I have been working with college students for over 25 years, and I love the different relationships that I form with these students. I strive to really get to know my students. I want to know about their family, interests, and their college and life experiences. I see advising as a partnership between me, the advisor, and the student. We work together to make decisions, overcome obstacles; we try to handle anything that life throws at us. Advising is a huge responsibility. Every student I meet, I have an effect on him/her whether I see it or not. I have a chance to help someone improve their life. I cannot think of anything more special than helping change a life for the better.
Hometown: Valdosta, GA
Hobbies/interests: Tennis, bridge, fishing & hunting
Fun fact: I won a gold medal on the balance beam, silver medal on vault and bronze medal for all-around in a state of Georgia gymnastics meet.
Why VSU: I was born and raised in Valdosta and graduated from VSU. I had a great college experience here, and I wanted to help make VSU an even better college to attend. I love VSU! Go Blazers!!
Areas/Program I advise: Exploratory (undecided)