Fort Valley State University

Dr. Myldred Hill is a symbol of confidence, ability and style. Whenever a crisis arises, the campus administrator is somewhere nearby, bringing calm. This week, FVSU named Hill the new interim director of counseling. “The Counseling Center endeavors to help students live the healthiest, most productive and successful lives possible,” Hill said. “We hope to give all we have to make them the best people they can possibly be.”

The Macon native graduated from South Carolina State University with a Doctorate of Education in educational leadership, administration and supervision. She earned a master’s from South Carolina State College and a bachelor’s degree in English from Edward Waters College.

Hill served as dean of admissions and enrollment at FVSU in 1994, director of the counseling center in 1998, and upon retirement in 2003, continued to work part-time at the university. For working to strengthen the relationship between FVSU and the faith-based community, Hill is recognized as a “servant leader.” She served as a consultant for Albany State University’s HIV and AIDS Rapid Testing Initiative in conjunction with FVSU’s Health Services Center; and in March 2007, the once-retired administrator rejoined the Wildcat staff to become director of enrollment management.

In the role of counseling center director, she plans to provide outreach services in residence halls and the student center. The center will continue to provide individual counseling as well as collaborative counseling through partnerships with Fort Valley’s Phoenix Center and the university’s Behavioral Studies program. Peer counselors are also available to students.

“I am pleased that Dr. Hill has accepted the position of interim director of the Counseling Center,” said Dr. Terrance Smith, FVSU’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. “Her expertise and experience will assist students with multiple challenges who need counseling and support during a crisis. The counseling center assists with our retention efforts.”

The center is located at the side entrance of the Florence J. Hunt Infirmary. For more information about its services, please call (478) 825-6174.