KENNESAW, Ga. | Nov 1, 2022

The college welcomes Hilary Cuevas as Director of Academic Advising with our CACM Advising Team. This new position for the college provides strategic planning and direction of advising operations and ensures that the advising team supports the success of students in meeting academic and graduation goals. Hilary earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration degree from Valdosta State University and her bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising from Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. She became Director of Advising in November 2022 and first joined the team in January 2020 as a Senior Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist. Hilary has eight years of previous education related experience, including roles as a Transfer Advocate Gateway Graduation Coach, an Admissions Coordinator, Manager of tutoring services, and as a Residence Life Coordinator. Her background in higher education administration includes expertise in higher education policy development and her research interests include retention, students in transition, and public administration. 

Please join me in also welcoming two new Academic Advisors to the CACM team.

Academic Advisor Amy Martin earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. In addition to her previous teaching and advising experience, Amy has a background in admissions, disability services, and inclusive excellence. Amy is passionate about helping students be successful both in and outside the classroom and about teaching them how to be their own best advocate.

 

Academic Advisor Jerry Boswell received his bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also received his Masters of Education in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jerry has previously worked as a Child Protective Services Social Worker with Person County Department of Social Services, and as a High School Counselor with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has developed a wealth of experience working in the human services field. Jerry specializes in building and sustaining relationships with diverse student populations and values helping and empowering students to become the best versions of themselves.  

Congratulations to Hilary and welcome, Amy and Jerry.