Auditor Applicant: Students who wish to enroll in regular academic classes for personal and/or professional experience and receive no college credit.
These applicants must meet regular admission requirements as follows:
1) Submit a completed BPC Auditor Application for admission.
2) Be 18 years of age or older.
The College will consider the acceptance of auditors only when their enrollment will cause no hardship
or inconvenience to the institution or the regularly scheduled students. An auditor may or may not, as
he/she wishes, participate in all activities of the course including taking examinations and submitting of
papers for evaluation. Regular matriculation fees will be charged for courses that are audited. An
application for admission must be filed with the Office of Admissions prior to the opening of the
semester for which the auditor plans to enroll. Financial aid will not pay for audited courses.
Furthermore, students may not change from audit-to-credit status, or from credit-to-audit status after
the last day of drop/add for that semester. Any change from audit-to-credit and vice versa must be
approved by the Provost. If the student is changing from audit-to-credit then the student must also
meet the admission requirements of the degree-seeking student type in which the student intends to
become.
Lastly, Brewton-Parker College faculty members reserve the right to determine if it is appropriate for an
auditor to audit their course.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Submit Application:
Graduation Requirement:
Additional Transcripts:
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as a Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
3) Earn a 2.3 or higher HSGPA calculated on the grades of the seventeen (17) Carnegie units of core coursework. Suppose a student is providing an official copy of high school equivalency test scores (e.g.,) to the BPC Office of Admissions. In that case, a high school equivalency score report is submitted the test scores report must reflect an overall satisfactory score of passing in each subject matter and an indication that a high school equivalency diploma was issued. a. The 17 Carnegie units of core coursework comprise the following:
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus).
composition skills.
iii. SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, including one unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and one unit of an advanced placement science course (e.g., Anatomy). iv. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one course
focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
4) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman: A non-traditional freshman applicant is a student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation or has earned a GED or diploma equivalent more than five (5) years of their graduating class year.
The following minimum requirements must be met for a student to be considered for admittance as an Adult, Non-Traditional Freshman:
1) Submit a completed BPC Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Application for admission. 2) Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma.
Note: Adult/Non-traditional freshman students are not bound to the calculated HSGPA requirement for admission, only proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission.
3) If applicable, submit all official final college or university transcripts from all college, university, or technical college(s) attended. This includes students who may have participated in a Dual Enrollment Program while attending high school.
SAT/ACT or Accuplacer test scores are no longer required for admission to BPC; however, test scores do assist in determining the student’s academic potential. SAT/ACT test scores are only valid for five (5) years. Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
If a Freshman Applicant is denied, the student is eligible to appeal the decision of the Office of Admissions. Please see the section, Appeals Process: Second-Chance Admissions.
Accrediting Agencies
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Brewton-Parker College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Brewton-Parker College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Joanna Phillips-Mock is a proud third generation Baron, both as a student and a staff member.
Beginning her teaching career in Middle Georgia in 1995, Mrs. Mock worked with a state funded program that served some of the most disadvantaged special needs students within the local school districts. She ultimately moved into leadership positions within the organization, serving and training others in multiple initiatives. She enjoys working with students of all ages to recognize and to achieve their greatest potential.
Mrs. Mock holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brewton-Parker College, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Behavior Disorders, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Georgia College and State University. She resides in Ailey, Georgia, with her husband Don, their son Tye Lewis, her mother Carol Joyce, and multiple fur babies. She enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and attending concerts.
Candace Lilford graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Generalism in 2021 from Anderson University and with her master’s degree in English Literature in 2023 from the University of Alabama. She presently serves as Professional Tutor for the Student Enrichment Center while also teaching sections of ENG 101 and 102.
As part of her two-year master's program, Ms. Lilford taught sections of ENG 101 and 102, while also serving as teaching assistant for British Literature Survey courses and volunteering in the university’s Writing Center. Ms Lilford has also presented papers at the Hudson Strode Conference and the South Eastern Christian and Literature Conference as well as working on various theatrical productions.
Born in North Carolina of South African descent, Ms. Lilford has lived in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, and Trinidad before settling in Mount Vernon with her family in 2016, where she attended Brewton-Parker College as a dual enrollment student. She presently resides in Mount Vernon with her family and spends her free time watching old TV shows.
Linda Armstrong earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Southeastern Technical College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University. Throughout her career, Linda has worked with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and families and youth in crisis because of mental health and other issues. Her empathetic nature has made her an effective advocate for those in need. In addition to her professional work, Linda is also is committed to volunteerism. She has dedicated countless hours as a youth mentor, and to teaching about her faith at various Christian organizations. She believes in the power of positivity and its ability to transform not only her life but also the lives of others.
"If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou
Greetings, Baron Nation!
It's truly a joy to be back in a place that has shaped me so profoundly. I'm Willie Ford, a proud 2022 graduate of historic Brewton-Parker College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education. Following my graduation, I embarked on a journey in education, teaching Special Education within the Vidalia City School District. In addition to my role as an educator, I had the privilege of serving as the Unit Director at the J.D. Rabun Boys and Girls Club. All the while, I was honored to pastor at the esteemed New Hope Baptist Church of Rhine, Georgia. With God's grace, I managed these responsibilities, and now, I'm thrilled and ready to contribute to the welfare of our students, aiming to inspire through service.
Dusty Arnold is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a BPC alumnus. He has years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and challenges related to Autism. He specializes in behavior-related interventions that can help college students build on their strengths to set achievable goals while also learning how to deal with the thoughts and feelings that sometimes get in the way. He incorporates Biblical values and evidence-based treatments to meet students wherever they happen to be on their journey to spiritual and psychological health.
Carl Anthony “Tony” Wardlaw – For over 25 years, Dr. Wardlaw has worked in leadership, counseling, and pastoring. Beginning with working in middle management for a manufacturing company in Douglas, GA, Dr. Wardlaw has also worked in the academic, nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Additionally, he served over 7 years in the United States Military as a Military Intelligence Officer before resigning his commission as a Captain in the Army.
Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Student Enrichment Center, Student Success Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA, he also serves as the Pastor of The Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA.
As a member of the renowned International Gospel Singing Group, The Wardlaw Brothers, Dr. Wardlaw has traveled all over the nation and abroad ministering and singing the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Dr. Wardlaw has served as a consultant for various agencies and has worked as a Fatherhood Coordinator and G.E.D. instructor within the Technical College System of Georgia and participates in local and national civic and philanthropic work.
Dr. Wardlaw holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from the University of Georgia, two master's degrees from Troy University (Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and Master of Education in Counseling), and a Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Wardlaw is a Lifetime Silver Member of The NAACP and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married to the former Mrs. Stephanie Scott. They have 3 Children; Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.