Warner Robins, Ga. — Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Director of Enrollment Services Brandi Mitchem has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Student Impact Award during the Student Affairs Summit this Fall, recognizing her exceptional dedication to student success, innovative leadership, and lasting contributions to the college community.
The TCSG Student Impact Award recognizes one outstanding student affairs or student services professional at each participating technical college who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to supporting students through personalized service, innovative initiatives, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. Mitchem’s recognition highlights the significant role she has played in strengthening CGTC’s admissions operations, improving the student experience, and helping the college maintain its position as a leader in enrollment across the TCSG system.
As director of Enrollment Services, Mitchem leads a team of 15 employees serving students across CGTC’s three campuses. Her responsibilities also include serving as the college’s Designated School Official (DSO), working directly with international students to support their enrollment and academic advisement each term. Through this work, she helps students navigate college processes, overcome administrative barriers, and access the guidance necessary to persist toward their educational goals.
Mitchem has also been instrumental in advancing the college’s use of technology to improve the admissions experience. Over the past five years, she has led the implementation and continued development of TargetX, Salesforce, and Axiom at CGTC, ensuring these platforms are used effectively to streamline internal processes, strengthen communication, and provide consistent service to prospective and current students. Her expertise has extended beyond CGTC, as she has provided guidance and support to other colleges within TCSG.
Her leadership also extends to continuous professional development and collaboration across departments. Mitchem has established training initiatives to keep admissions personnel informed of policy updates, data standards, and best practices. She has worked closely with the college’s High School Initiatives unit to improve application processing and establish shared procedures that support the growing volume of dual enrollment students. These efforts have helped CGTC continue serving as Georgia’s largest provider of Dual Enrollment.
The measurable results of her leadership are reflected in the department’s performance and the college’s continued growth. With her leadership, the Admissions and Recruitment team processed more than 13,000 applications for Fall 2026 and welcomed nearly 1,000 students and parents through orientation sessions across the college campuses. The department also recorded a 96% student satisfaction approval rate, while its continued focus on the GA Match campaign contributed to 429 GA Match students enrolling for Fall 2026.
These accomplishments align with CGTC’s broader enrollment success, including surpassing 17,500 students in Academic Year 2026 and maintaining a five-year record of leading the TCSG system in enrollment.
“Brandi’s recognition through the TCSG Student Impact Award underscores the importance of student services professionals who work behind the scenes to create opportunities, remove barriers, and help students move forward, “said Dr. Janet Kelly, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, Marketing and Public Relations. “This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud of her work at the College.”
Beyond the numbers, Mitchem’s impact is evident in the relationships she builds with students and colleagues. Her approach to leadership emphasizes patience, accountability, encouragement, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. That influence is reflected in the experiences of those who have worked alongside her.
Mitchem’s contributions also include service on CGTC’s Registration Team, Retention Committee, and Special Projects Study Committee, among other institutional initiatives. Through these efforts, she has consistently demonstrated a willingness to collaborate, identify solutions, and advocate for processes that benefit students and the college.
About Central Georgia Technical College
As one of the largest two-year colleges in the state, CGTC operates three campuses and five centers throughout central Georgia, serving more than 30,000 individuals annually. CGTC is focused on connecting graduates to careers by offering quality education services, assuring a well -qualified workforce to support a healthy local economy. CGTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about CGTC, visit www.centralgatech.edu. Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/centralgatech), X (@CGTC), and Instagram (@centralgatech).