The Department of Student Affairs, Student Success, and Disability Access is centered around support in higher education. From supporting our students with disabilities, to supporting all students with tutoring, even developing future leaders through the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, this department has a way to help you.
College is no easy quest, and often cannot be done alone. We are here with expert faculty advisors, first-year adjustment specialists, and faculty who understand all that it takes to be successful in college and as a Crimson Hawk. We have decades of experience working with soon-to-be practitioners in student affairs, college students with disabilities, and first-year programming and curriculum to help ensure your success.
Feel free to review our pages, or send us an email so we can become a part of your support system today!
John Wesley Lowery presented legislative and public policy updates at the ASCA annual conference in Portland. He received the inaugural Legacy of Excellence Award for his significant contributions to student conduct. A long-time ASCA member, he has received multiple awards and presented policy updates over 20 times
Mimi Benjamin, Claire Hamshire, and Alan Soong Swee Kit published a study in Teaching and Learning Inquiry on peer mentoring for underrepresented students in the UK, USA, and Singapore. They developed a model highlighting social connections, shared experiences, and trust as key to belonging
John A. Mueller, SAHE professor emeritus, will receive ACPA’s 2025 Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award at the association’s annual convention in February 2025.
Mattie Updyke, a second-year Student Affairs in Higher Education student, received the 2024 Nancy Newkerk Scholarship for outstanding contributions to student advocacy, especially supporting LGBTQIA students. The award was presented during the annual SAHE Thanksgiving celebration, recognizing Mattie’s commitment to student growth, inclusion, and collaboration in higher education
Dana Winters delivered the closing keynotes at NACADA's annual conference in Pittsburgh. Her speech, "Look for the Helpers," drew inspiration from Mister Rogers, emphasizing the importance of advisors as supportive figures in students' lives. The conference theme celebrated advisors' roles.
