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Corps of Cadets Faculty & Staff

If you have a question about joining the Corps of Cadets, contact our Cadet 51�� staff at cadetrecruiting@ung.edu or 706-867-2918.

Commandant's Staff

Name	Title	Phone	Email	Office
SFC (Ret) Tim Armstrong	Tactical Officer	706-864-1795	timothy.armstrong@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC) 118C
SFC (Ret) David Blum	Night Tactical Officer	706-429-8250	david.blum@ung.edu	Patriot Hall 206A
Lisa Siuta	Administrative Tactical Officer & Assistant	706-864-1793	lisa.siuta@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC) 118
Mary Enriquez	Academic Coordinator NSLT	706-867-3066	mary.enriquez@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC) 105
Anita Prince	Coordinator Cadet Academic Services	706-864-1420	anita.prince@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC) Lounge
Tori Kostecki	Shooting Sports Coach	706-867-4500	tori.kostecki@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC) Rifle Range
SFC (Ret) Frank Park	Operations Coordinator	706-864-1796	francis.park@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC)
Eva Sanchez	Administrative Assistant III	706-864-1786	eva.sanchez@ung.edu	Military Leadership Center (MLC)

Statement on concerns about textbook

Recently, questions have been raised about a passage in a course textbook. After fully reviewing the concern, we want to be clear: the reference in question was not describing Christians or Christianity. The passage refers to an extremist group that misuses Christian symbols to promote hate.

In today’s world, misunderstandings can travel quickly. But our foundation at the University of North Georgia remains steady. We respect people of all beliefs. We reject hate. And we are committed to preparing students to think critically, lead with integrity, and serve in communities across our state, nation, and world.

Education is not about avoiding difficult words or ideas — it is about teaching students to navigate them with context, discernment, and respect. The world is complex, and we are developing students to lead in both these times and what lies ahead. That is what this course, and this university, are about.

We also recognize that learning and scholarship sometimes touch on sensitive, complex, or controversial ideas. That is not a weakness of higher education — it is its strength. Our responsibility is to provide the context, freedom, and support that allow both students and faculty to engage with these ideas thoughtfully. Academic freedom allows us to remain true to our values: protecting freedoms, honoring all beliefs, rejecting hate in every form, and preparing leaders who can meet a complex world with courage and integrity.

While one line in a textbook can get lost in translation, our values have never wavered. For 152 years, the University of North Georgia remains committed to building leaders through debate, dialogue, and learning. That is who we are. And that is what we will continue to do.