Meet Admissions
Meet Our Team
Favorite Bible Verse:
Matthew 28:18-20
Catherine "Cat" Waters , Director of Admissions
Deuteronomy 31:6
Kierston Jones , Office Operations & Campus Experience Coordinator
Psalm 63:3
Jared Rutledge , Homeschool & Transfer Admissions Counselor
1 Corinthians 13:13
Jenny Hernandez-Vega , Admissions Counselor:
Dalton Sprayberry , Admissions Counselor
Abigail Wilson , Admissions Counselor
Patrick Mcelhaney , Director of Data & Strategy
Dr. Bethany Brady
Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Relations
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 6:11 , As Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Relations, I have the privilege of leading a team that connects students, families, alumni, and our community to the mission of Shorter University. My role is to help create an enrollment and university experience where students feel known, supported, challenged, and inspired to discover their God-given purpose. I’m passionate about building a team that leads with excellence, serves with heart, and believes deeply in the transformative power of a Shorter education. At Shorter, we’re not simply preparing students for a career—we’re helping prepare them to live with purpose, lead with conviction, and make an impact for Christ and the world around them.
You’re More Than a Student. You’re Part of the Shorter Family.
At Shorter University, we believe your college experience should be about more than earning a degree. It’s about discovering your purpose, developing your gifts, building meaningful relationships, and growing into the person God created you to be.
Our Admissions Counselors are here to walk alongside you throughout the process—from your first questions to your application and beyond. Whether you’re wondering about programs, financial aid, campus life, or what it means to call Shorter home, we’re here to help.
Have questions? We’re ready to help. Connect with your Admissions Counselor and take your next step toward Shorter.
Phone: 706-233-7322
Email: admissions@shorter.edu