معرفی
Alton M. Standifer serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to the President at the University of Georgia and holds an Affiliated Faculty appointment in the Department of Public Administration and Policy within the School of Public and International Affairs. His administrative work centers on community engagement, student affairs, and diversity relations across the university community.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Middle Grades Education, Georgia Southern University
- Master's in Higher Education Administration, Georgia Southern University
- Doctorate in Public Administration and Policy, University of Georgia
Research Interests: Standifer's professional focus spans public administration, higher education systems, community-university partnerships, diversity initiatives, and student development programs. His practical work emphasizes implementing inclusive policies and fostering engagement between campus and local communities through structured university frameworks.
Leadership and Institutional Roles: As Deputy Chief of Staff, Standifer oversees the President's Venture Fund grant program and serves as primary liaison to the Staff Council, Retirees Association, Board of Visitors, and Student Government Association. He coordinates major university events including the Holmes-Hunter Lecture Series, Mary Frances Early Lecture, Staff Appreciation Day, and Founders Day medal presentations while acting as the President's Office point of contact for development and alumni relations.
