GCSU welcomes Seth Walker as the new vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the GCSU Foundation

Georgia College & State University welcomes Seth Walker as the new vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the GCSU Foundation. Walker will begin his tenure at GCSU on Dec. 1, 2023.  

Walker currently serves as the vice chancellor for Advancement and CEO of the Foundation at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). In that capacity, he has doubled the fundraising output which has resulted in the highest fundraising year in the history of SIUE. Additionally, he created a robust qualitative and quantitative metrics system for his development officers, deans and department chairs that has been effective in emphasizing the collective institutional responsibility in raising private dollars. 

Georgia College & State University will benefit from Seth’s experience both in and outside of the University System of Georgia. His history working with private sector companies such as Georgia Aquarium and United Way will also serve him well as he brings a new corporate perspective and approach to our fundraising efforts. Walker has worked for both Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University, giving him a strong background in the University System of Georgia and connections throughout the state of Georgia. He also has deep expertise in board recruitment and management, as well as philanthropy, alumni relations and donor stewardship. 

Walker has a noteworthy academic record, including numerous publications and presentations. He earned his undergraduate degree in health services administration and his master’s degree in business administration both from Georgia Southern University. He is currently pursuing his Ed.D. in higher education administration, which he expects to be awarded in December of 2024 from Georgia Southern University.

Walker is prepared to move GCSU’s University Advancement in a strategic direction using our Imagine 2030 Strategic Plan as a strong guiding force. His fully staffed advancement team is capable of and ready to follow his ambitious lead, which will take GCSU to new heights in the years to come. He and his wife, Anna, who also is an advancement professional, look forward to moving to the Milledgeville area with their six-year-old son, Andy, and baby Walker, due in mid-December. 

Warm Regards,

Cathy