2015 Featured Public Servant

Sam Peavy named GSW’s 2015 Featured Public Servant

Sam Peavy, Ph.D., professor of geology, is Georgia Southwestern State University’s 2015 Featured Public Servant.

For the last 12 years, most of Peavy’s service away from campus has been through work with the Kiwanis Club. He has served as president (20112012), and he served on its board of directors for three years (2010-2013). Peavy remains extremely active today (i.e. Kiwanis Pet Parade, baseball tournament, elementary school reading days, etc.).

Peavy’s service activity is not limited to Kiwanis. The professor uses his position as an experienced scientist, educator and university faculty member to its fullest potential. He has frequently traveled to area schools

to lead workshops on geology, judge science competitions or simply talk to individual classes about his trade.

At GSW, Peavy has served on numerous committees, including a 13-year stint as “Captain of the March” during commencement exercises. He also serves as a co-advisor for the Geology Club, as an advisor to Gamma Beta Phi and as a mentor to new faculty.

Peavy was also the 2009 recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Service at GSW and the GSW Alumni Association’s Excellence in Commitment to Teaching Award in 2005.