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STEVEN G. BENTON
3200 Windsor Lake Drive, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
(770) 361-5504
sgbenton@att.net
EDUCATION
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Doctor of Education
Major: Leadership
Emphasis: Executive/Organizational Leadership
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Education Specialist
Major: Educational Leadership
Emphasis: Higher Education Administration and Sport Management
May 2005
Master of Education
Major: Higher Education Student Services
July 2001
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Secondary Science Education
Emphasis: Chemistry
December 1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody, GA
Student Affairs Counselor, Advising, Counseling and Retention Services
August 2013 – Present
 Advise current and prospective students on academic requirements for programs of study and the
Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Program
 Counsel students facing academic problems and develop student academic plans and goals to
maintain or strengthen academic performance
 Assist with Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) preparation and documentation submission
 Facilitate Student Success workshops and presentations that promote academic success, personal
growth, and leadership skills for students
 Assist students in reviewing academic requirements for transfer to other institutions
 Conduct pre-graduation audits for degree completion
 Oversee the academic advisement and progress of assigned cohort students
 Refer students to the appropriate academic resources on campus
 Provide career guidance and assistance to students
 Administer and interpret career related assessments
 Develop technological strategies to streamline work processes

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Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Student-Athlete Success Services
April 2011 – May 2012
Director of Student-Athlete Success Services
September 2006 – April 2011
 Created and managed a comprehensive academic support program that resulted in the intellectual
development, retention and graduation of student-athletes
 Planned, organized, budgeted, staffed, and administered the academic support services necessary
for the academic success of all student-athletes
 Created and established plans, policies, programs, and services for the Office of Student-Athlete
Success Services in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
related to the recruitment and eligibility of student-athletes
 Monitored the effectiveness of services provided by the Office of Student-Athlete Success
Services and evaluated staff performance within the area
 Initiated and provided leadership in the implementation of academic plans to improve the
University, Conference, and NCAA graduation rates; ensure that student-athletes were meeting
NCAA continuing eligibility requirements; and ensure that the institution achieved an
appropriate NCAA Academic Performance Rate and Graduation Success Rate
 Oversaw all functions of the unit including academic advising, counseling, directed learning,
tutoring, study hall, testing, and assessment
 Supervised all Student-Athlete Success Services personnel
 Served as the liaison to the coaching staffs, Athletic Department administration, and the Offices
of Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid in all issues regarding the academic development of
student-athletes
 Developed and implemented programs for student-athlete special populations including
minorities and at-risk students
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Academic Advisor, College of Health and Human Sciences
January 2006 – September 2006
 Assisted students with academic plans
 Counseled students on admissions requirements and procedures
 Advised students on academic and administrative processes
 Evaluated and articulated student transfer credit
 Worked directly with the School of Nursing regarding new student admissions
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Academic Advisor, Terry College of Business
September 2005 – January 2006
 Advised students regarding academic procedures, policies, and goals
 Provided students with objective guidance and problem resolution
 Administered student support to enrolled and prospective students, such as degree
program advisement, graduation processing, petitioning, withdrawals, information
sessions, receptions, and student orientations
 Maintained up-to-date knowledge of rules and policies affecting specific degree programs
 Oversaw student organization budgets
 Updated departmental web and print media

Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Services/NCAA Compliance
June 1999 – September 2005
 Monitored Athletics Department Academic Center
 Supervised Desk Assistants and Tutor Coordinator
 Prepared and submitted reports to the NCAA and Southern Conference office
 Entered student-athlete data into the NCAA Compliance Assistant
 Administered the Athletics Department book loan program
 Advised, registered and counseled student-athletes
 Monitored and certified student-athlete NCAA eligibility
 Evaluated student-athlete transcripts for grade reports and academic awards
 Met with prospective student-athletes to discuss Athletics Department academic program
 Recommended to coaches the utilization of campus and community resources
 Assisted with NCAA and Institutional drug testing of student-athletes
 Coordinated student-athlete on-campus housing
 Planned and coordinated National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics
1999, Region II Conference in Savannah, GA
Associate Director, Athletic Event Management
June 1999 – September 2005
 Coordinated the event operations for Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming,
Diving, Golf, Baseball, Softball and Volleyball
 Assisted Director of Athletic Event Management in game day operations for Football
 Supervised gate and security operations during football games
 Supervised event management graduate assistant and student assistants
 Designed and created football game day parking web site
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Athletic Academic Counselor/Academic Center Coordinator
July 1998 – May 1999
 Monitored Athletics Department Academic Center
 Prepared and distributed weekly Academic Center reports to coaches
 Evaluated student-athletes’ grades and recommended appropriate intervention strategies
 Oversaw the team academics for Football, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Golf and Tennis
 Served as an academic advisor and counselor for undeclared student-athletes
 Referred student-athletes to appropriate resources on and off-campus
 Met with prospective student-athletes to discuss Athletics Department academic support program
Athletic Tutor Coordinator
January 1997 – July 1998
 Monitored Athletics Department Study Hall and Computer Lab
 Hired, trained, assigned, and evaluated a staff of 20-30 tutors for the Department
 Interacted with University faculty and staff concerning student-athletes and tutors
 Prepared and monitored $25,000 tutor payroll
 Assisted with the development of academic reports and the Student-Athlete Handbook
 Represented Athletics Department at Visitation Day each term

Athletic Event Management Staff
August 1994 – July 1998
 Assisted Event Manager in game day operations for football and basketball
 Supervised ushers at home football and basketball games
 Direct responsibility for facility set-up and clean-up
 Acted as visiting team host
 Developed a guide for visiting teams
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Adjunct Instructor, University College
August 2008 – May 2012
 Taught First-Year Seminar and Academic Support Skills Seminar to undergraduate
students
 Assisted students in developing college level skills for academic success by focusing on life
skills, strategies for academic success, connecting with campus and community, and foundations
for global learning skills strategies for academic success, connecting with campus and
community, and foundations for global learning
 Coached probationary students’ academic skills and attitudes that promote collegiate success
 Created Individual Development Plans for students on academic probation
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Course Assistant, Terry College of Business
September 2005 – January 2006
 Assisted with the instruction of Introduction to Business Majors and Careers course to
prospective Terry College applicants
 Presented students with an overview of the various undergraduate majors in the Terry
College along with information about careers and jobs in business
Adjunct Instructor, First Year Experience
August 2001 – September 2005
 Taught University Orientation I and University Orientation II classes to undergraduate students
 Helped first year students understand the purpose of a college education, learn about college
resources and requirements, explore values and interests, learn to make decisions and realistic
choices, explore career objectives and programs of study, and establish supportive relationships
with faculty and staff
 Provided students with opportunities to examine and develop skills essential to leadership
effectiveness by studying model leaders, principles of leadership, and leaders in action

UNIVERSITY SERVICE & COMMITTEES
Georgia Perimeter College
 Career Services Advisory Committee, July 2014 – Present
 Academic Advising Guidebook Development Committee, June 2014 - Present
Kennesaw State University
 Athletics Board, April 2007 – May 2012
Subcommittees:
o Academic Support Subcommittee, April 2007 – May 2012
o Admissions Advisory Committee, April 2007 – May 2012
o Committee on Minority, Gender, Life-Skills Programs, April 2007 – May 2012
 NCAA Certification Academic Integrity Subcommittee, August 2007 – February 2009
 Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Programming Coalition, October 2006 – June 2009
Georgia Southern University
 NCAA Certification Equity, Gender, and Sportsmanship Subcommittee, July 2003 – May 2005
 Sexual Assault Response Team, June 1999 – September 2005
 Tutor Advisory Committee, June 1999 – September 2005
MEMBERSHIPS
International Leadership Association, April 2015 - Present
Golden Key National Honor Society, October 2007 – Present
National Academic Advising Association, February 2005 – Present
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics, September 1997 – May 2013
AWARDS, GRANTS AND HONORS
National Academic Advising Association Region 4 Travel Grant Recipient, December 2014
Georgia Perimeter College Exceptional Service Award, December 2014
Inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society, October 2007
National Academic Advising Association Academic Reform Summer Institute Participant, June 2007
LICENSES & CERTIFICATION
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Georgia Level Six Science, Professional Teaching Certificate
July 2011 – June 2016
CPP, Inc.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
January 2006 – Present
Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children
January 2006 – Present
PUBLICATIONS
Burke, K. L., Czech, D. R., Knight, J. L., Scott, L. A., Joyner, A. B., Benton, S. G., & Roughton, H. K.
(2006). An exploratory investigation of superstition, personal control, optimism and pessimism
in NCAA Division I intercollegiate student-athletes. Athletic Insight, 8(2).

References
Mr. Alfred “Bates” Canon
Director, Student Health and Counseling
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 547-6825
Canon_AB@mercer.edu
Dr. Patrick Devine
Professor of Psychology
1000 Chastain Road, MD 2202
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 423-6231
pdevine@kennesaw.edu
Dr. Angela Evans
Director of Student Recruitment & Admissions
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 499-3359
aevans@kennesaw.edu
Dr. Robert Mattox
Assistant Vice President and Director of Student Success Services
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 423-6268
bmattox@kennesaw.edu
Mr. H. Keith Roughton
Associate Athletics Director, Compliance and Eligibility
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8086
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 478-0747
kroughton@georgiasouthern.edu

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