Carol E. Kokesh
Director of Graduate Admissions
Carol has been employed by Piedmont College since 1993 as a counselor of non-traditional undergraduate students, as Assistant Director of Academic Support, and a Coordinator of Graduate Admissions. Carol has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Oregon, a Master of Education degree from Francis Marion University, and a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University.  Because of this combination of experience, she is very comfortable talking to potential graduate students seeking advanced professional studies in either business or education. Carol believes that Piedmont College is uniquely qualified to fulfill the needs of adults wanting relevant, high-quality, advanced degrees. She strives to provide accessible, professional support for students who want to apply for acceptance to the degree programs that Piedmont College Graduate Studies has to offer. At home, Carol enjoys working in her garden and yard, playing the piano, playing some tennis, volunteering in her church, and traveling to see her family and grandchildren in North Carolina, Texas, and Oregon.
Contact information: 
1-800-277-7020 ext. 1181 or (706) 778-8500
e-mail: ckokesh@piedmont.edu

 

Anthony J. Cox
Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
Anthony, originally from Tavares, Fla., has been associated with Piedmont College since 1999, first as a student and then as a staff member, holding his current position as Coordinator of Graduate Admissions since July 2003.  While competing on the basketball team, he earned both a B.A. degree in psychology and a Master of Public Administration degree from Piedmont.  “What I love about our graduate degrees and post-baccalaureate programs is that they are both practical and convenient,” Anthony says. He enjoys working for and promoting Piedmont and works to provide any assistance necessary to make the application process the easiest step for potential students to meet their educational goals. Anthony and his wife, Jennifer, also a Piedmont alum, live in Mt. Airy, Ga., and he enjoys playing and watching sports and spending time with his family, friends and pets.
Contact information: 
1-800-277-7020 ext. 1118 or (706) 776-0118
e-mail: acox@piedmont.edu

 

 

Shirley Duncan
Administrative Assistant
Shirley became a part of the Graduate Admissions team in July 2005. She brought with her 20 years of secretarial and administrative experience. She is married to Byron Duncan, and together they have "three children and three wonderful grandsons."  Shirley says the exceptional abilities of faculty and staff make Piedmont an exciting place to work and gain knowledge. She hopes to make each graduate student's entrance into Piedmont as smooth as possible. Shirley enjoys reading, spending time with friends, gardening, cooking and, most of all, playing with her grandsons.
Contact information: 
1-800-277-7020 ext. 1392 or (706) 776-0109
e-mail: sduncan@piedmont.edu