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Graduate student Corey Dortch embodies
leadership. He is finishing his second UGA degree this semester
and has won numerous awards and honors including the Fred
Brown Memorial Award for his work as chairperson of the Arch
Society during his senior year as an undergraduate. He is
also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and of the Sphinx
Club, which is the oldest honorary society at UGA. He is a
member of the Blue Key Honor Society and was the recipient
of the Tucker Dorsey Memorial Award. Additionally, he is one
of two student representatives on the Leadership Advisory
Board. This group is a committee of local and state leaders
who have been charged to provide programmatic and fundraising
support for the Student Leadership Center. One day he would
like to become a college president.
Expected graduation: May 2005
Degree Objective: Master of Education in
College Student Affairs Administration
Other degrees:
B.S., Agricultural Communication, University of Georgia
University highlights, achievements and awards:
I had the honor of being selected as a member of the Arch
Society, which is a group of 36 students that serve as the
University's student ambassadors. I was also selected as one
of 12 Orientation Leaders in 2001. This experience allowed
me the chance to welcome the incoming freshman class and their
families to the University of Georgia. I am also one of two
student representatives on the Leadership Advisory Board.
This is a rewarding experience for me because I have the opportunity
to give back to the Leadership Center, a place I had the opportunity
to grow and develop.
Current employment:
I am employed by the University of Georgia where I work in
the Office of Greek Life. I have the opportunity to serve
as the advisor for Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon is a philanthropy
that raises money for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This
year, Dance Marathon raised over $237,000 for Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital.
High School: A. R. Johnson High School
Hometown: Augusta, Georgia
I chose to attend UGA because...
...I fell in love the campus, the people, and the city of
Athens. The first time that I visited the campus, I knew that
this was the place for me. The resources available to students
are endless. UGA is a place where anyone can find their niche
and explore their passion. It was one of the best decisions
that I have ever made.
My favorite thing to do on campus is...
...to go to the football games. I love game day. The whole
experience is amazing. I love to take road trips to the football
games as well. I will never forget this past Georgia-Florida
game. We finally won.
When I have free time I like...
...to walk downtown Athens. Athens is cool because there are
all types of people here, and you never know what you are
going to see while you are walking. Sometimes I stop to get
a smoothie or to get a hot-dog from Hot-dog Man.
The craziest thing that I've done is...
...decide to go visit a friend who lived in Spain last spring
break. I decided to go on a whim with a good friend of mine
who also felt the need for a little adventure. We had an amazing
time visiting Madrid, Seville, and Granada. I saw things and
experienced cultures that I never knew existed. However, our
trip got cut short because of the bombings in Madrid. From
the spur of the moment plans to being forced home, it is a
trip that I will always remember.
If I could share an afternoon with anyone I would share it
with...
...Oprah Winfrey. I think that her personal story is amazing.
She has impacted the lives of millions of people all across
the world. I would like to interview her.
After graduation, I plan to...
...find a job and begin my career. Eventually, I want to be
a college president.
The one UGA experience I will always remember will
be...
...meeting Charlayne Hunter-Gault. I had the opportunity to
serve on the Student Celebration Committee for the 40th Anniversary
of Desegregation and met Mrs. Hunter-Gault. As an African-American
student here at UGA, I feel indebted to her for her strength
and courage during a bittersweet time in UGA's history. I
was in awe of her and feel blessed to have met her.
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