Charles Perry
Career Consultant for Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
(Pre-Medical, Science, Math and statistics )

Chuck has served in a wide variety of positions in each of the primary work sectors and earned advanced degrees in Behavioral Science and Visual Art. He suggests that all students visit their Career Consultant during their first semester on campus. He has worked with students from all majors and finds that most students restrict their career planning to their major area instead of investigating the vast opportunities accessible through internships, professional organizations and faculty members from all disciplines.

A student's higher education is judged as much by actual engagement in the world of the laboratory, the courts, the marketplace and the outside world as classroom study. There are steps a student can take to have a richer, more exciting educational experience despite the rigor of an academic program, the complication of a job schedule or the frustration of misplacing an original vision or lifelong dream. Please feel free to call Chuck directly at (706) 542-7271, or to schedule an appointment through the reception area (706) 542-3375.

Shaistha Begum
Career Consultant for Franklin College of Arts & Sciences
(All Humanities, including Foreign Languages, Interdisciplinary Studies, Fine and Performing Arts, and Pre-Law)

Shaistha Begum is the career consultant for all humanities majors including foreign languages, fine and performing arts, and pre law students.

Shaistha earned her bachelors degree in computer science before pursuing for a masters degree from University of Wyoming in Counseling, with an emphasis in College Student Personnel Administration. While pursuing her degree, she worked as a career counselor, school counselor and coordinated groups for students addressing topics like international living, women’s issues, diversity, child care, career building etc. Discovering her career path and passion in helping students address their career goals and concerns, Shaistha is excited to join UGA and be a part of the Franklin team.

Native of India and a great fan of classical arts, Shaistha enjoys the outdoors and likes to travel, read, cook and watch movies.

Kenneth Linsley
Career Consultant - Social Sciences

Kenneth earned his undergraduate degree in Speech Communication at The University of Georgia in 2001. While in school he was very involved in campus activities, which led to his passion for working in higher education. Upon graduation, Kenneth headed to Miami University in Ohio for graduate school. He completed his Master’s in College Student Personnel in 2003, and stayed with the University for one year in Residence Life. In the summer of 2004 Kenneth returned to UGA to work in the Admissions Office, where he spent the last two years serving as an Admissions Counselor and Assistant Director of Orientation. He enjoys giving back to the University that gave so much to him, and hopes to help students have a positive experience while they are here.

Outside of the Career Center Kenneth is a huge Georgia football fan. He also enjoys taking advantage of all the great things that are unique to the town of Athens.

Nikki Smith
Career Consultant - Undeclared/Undecided Students

Nikki serves as the Career Consultant to Undecided and Undeclared students.  She also works with students who are changing their major.

As an undergraduate at Roanoke College, Nikki earned her Bachelors in English.  She worked for several years in higher education before returning to pursue her Masters degree at James Madison University in Counseling Psychology, concentrating in College Student Personnel Administration.  She has worked in a variety of capacities within higher education, including academic advising, career development, clubs and organizations, admissions, public relations, orientation, student activities, summer conferencing, and adult education.  Nikki is excited to join UGA and to cheer on the Dawgs!