Director's Office
Yes, it's true! We have been expecting you! Whether you are visiting from far away places needing information about Valdosta State University and the auxiliary services we offer or are a currently enrolled student, a faculty member, or a staff member needing specific information, your presence on and use of the Auxiliary Services web pages is what we have hoped for.
We are glad you're here! Please let us know what we can do to help you. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us with them.
On these World Wide Web pages you can now:
- learn our history, purpose, and operating philosophy,
- learn how Auxiliary Services is organized and managed,
- find detailed descriptions of all of our services,
- find their locations and dates and times of operation,
- review residence hall and dining service contracts,
- find out what is new within the Division,
- hear about plans for the future,
- make suggestions or complaints,
- meet and communicate with Auxiliary Services managers,
- and, should you desire, communicate with our superiors.
About the Director of Auxiliary Services
Robert Kellner holds a Master of Education in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in Public Administration from Valdosta State University. He has over 30 years of experience in higher education. Prior to becoming Director of Auxiliary Services, Dr. Kellner served as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Housing & Residence Life at Valdosta State. Prior to his arrival at Valdosta he served as the Director of Housing at the University of Southern Colorado. His work experience also includes tenures at Saint Louis University and the University of South Carolina.
In 2007, Dr. Kellner founded the VSU Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation for which he serves as the CEO. The VSU Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which has aided Valdosta State in the construction of approximately $200 million in public private partnerships.
Dr. Kellner serves as a temporary faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences in Public Administration and has served as an instructor in the Psychology department.
Professionally, Dr. Kellner is active in the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). He has served as the chair of the Awards Committee and currently serves the organization as the chair of the Technology Task Force. Dr. Kellner has presented at NACAS, the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International, the Association of University Real Estate Officials, and Georgia Planning Association. He serves as a Director for the Georgia Rotary Student Program and served on the Census Complete Count Committees for Lowndes-Valdosta in 2000 and 2010.