Meet our Staff
Email us to schedule a meeting

Nicole Walter
Associate Dean of Student Success
nicole.walter@covenant.edu
706-419-1262

Carson Culbertson
Student Success Coach
carson.culbertson@covenant.edu
706-419-1130

Kara Sutherland
Student Success Coach
kara.sutherland@covenant.edu
706.419.1264
Peer Mentors
Maggie McGinley
Biblical Studies major
I’m Maggie! I’m a senior and a Biblical Studies major with an education minor. I was drawn to Covenant after (big shocker) hearing about the community, but specifically the hall life. I got to serve as RA of my hall during my junior year which was a huge blessing and furthered my passion for relational ministry and discipleship. I have been on the cross country team all 4 years, so yes, I’m a little crazy and I love running. My years at Cov have been filled with spontaneous outings with friends, deep and hard conversations, and plenty of dance parties (shoutout to 3N). A random fact about me is that I know how to sail because I grew up on an island outside of Boston. I also love to bake and cook things (while singing and dancing of course).
Meka Hamner
Business Major
Hello, my name is Meka Hamner, and I am a Senior Business Major with an Accounting Concentration and a History Minor. I came to Covenant because I was impressed by the liveliness of the community, the emphasis on academic rigor, and most importantly, "In all things Christ preeminent" that the Covenant Community tries to live out. My first two years at Covenant, I lived on Balcony in Founders, and then I moved to Harambe! for my upperclassmen years.
Over the years, I've been involved in the Swing Dance Club, the Fellowship Club, and the Business Club. Since Sophomore year, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for the history department, an International Student Orientation leader, and an Intercultural Program (IP) leader (a.k.a. IP, which is for everyone, not just someone who is from or has been to a different culture!).
I would say one thing I have appreciated from Covenant is getting connected with the American Sign Language department at Covenant a.k.a. the ASL professor, Andy Toth. I took ASL from 8th grade to 12th grade and Andy has given me a few opportunities to use sign language at Covenant, which was really exciting! You can find me signing during worship (I still make mistakes). Fun Fact: I've played piano since I was at least six years old, and I have taken lessons off and on at Covenant.
Philip Kasimir
Business major
I am a General Business major who hopes to pursue a career in business administration. I came to Covenant because of the Christ-centered community I heard so much about! One of my favorite ways I'm involved in Covenant is playing the Violin in orchestra. I have lived in Founders all four years and am currently on The Burrow. I love rollerblading so my favorite campus-wide event is definitely SK80's!
Kaity Sanders
Biology major
I am a Biology major with a Health Professions Concentration. I was drawn to Covenant because of the authenticity of the community and getting to live on a mountain. I am involved in my hall life on 4C in Carter and I love getting one-on-one lunches with all my friends around campus. Fun fact about me: I grew up in Moldova most of my life as an mk. I love reading/watching anything post-apocalyptic/romance and trying foreign foods like stuffed grape leaves. My top bucket list item is riding on a motorcycle!
Undergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs
Art
- Art, 2-D Concentration
- Art, 3-D Concentration
- Art, Art History Concentration
- Art, Graphic Design Concentration
- Art, Photography Concentration
- Art minor
- Art History minor
- Arts Administration Minor
Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration
- Biblical & Theological Studies minor
- Biblical Languages minor
- History of Christianity minor
- Missions minor
- Youth Ministry minor
Biology
- Biology, Biomedical Concentration
- Biology, Environmental Concentration
- Biology, General
- Biology, Health Professions Concentration
- Biology minor
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Neuroscience minor
Business
- Business
- Business, Accounting Concentration
- Business, Finance Concentration
- Business, Marketing Concentration
- Sport Management
- Business minor
- Sport Management minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration
- Chemistry, General
- Biochemistry minor
- Chemistry minor
Community Development
- Community Development
- Community Development minor
Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Science minor
Economics
- Economics
- Economics minor
Education
- Education Studies
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program
- Education minor
Engineering 3:2 Program
- Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration
English
- English
- English, Writing Concentration
- English minor
- Writing minor
- Journalism and Society minor
Health, Wellness and Coaching
- Coaching minor
History, Politics, and International Studies
- History
- History, Art History Concentration
- Political Science
- International Studies
- History minor
- Political Science minor
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations
Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics minor
Music
- Music, Church Music Concentration
- Music, Creative Studies Concentration
- Music, General Music Concentration
- Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration
- Music, Organ Performance Concentration
- Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration
- Music, Piano Performance Concentration
- Music, Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music minor
Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy minor
- Medical Ethics Consultation Minor
Physics
- Physics
- Physics minor
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology minor
Sociology
- Sociology
- Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration
- Sociology minor
Theatre
- Theatre minor
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
- French minor
- Spanish minor
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor