Debra James
Director, Academic Support and Success
Academic Standing Support
256-782-8224
dmjames@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 213
Success Coaches work with students to help them thrive and overcome obstacles as they adjust to college life and expectations! We work with our students to help keep them on track and provide ideas for goal setting, action planning, time management, organizational skills, motivation, self-advocacy, study skills and more! We help match students with on campus resources and reinforce a growth mindset through any challenges you face in achieving your educational goals.
We are located on the second floor of the Houston Cole Library in the Student Success Center! Success Coaches are split by last name and appointments can be made through your Navigate app!
Our Success Coaches start with an initial interview to get to know you! Together we evaluate your goals for the semester and set up a plan to reach them. Throughout the semester we will help you work through any issues you come across and target areas of need. Each session with your success coach is tailored to you!
As you prepare for your first Success Coaching appointment, you may want to jot down any questions or concerns that have come up in your time on campus. Consider any long or short term goals you have for your time at Jax State. Be sure to bring your planner and computer!
Director, Academic Support and Success
Academic Standing Support
256-782-8224
dmjames@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 213
Coordinator, Success Coaching
256-782-8228
jlostutter@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 215
Success Coach, Academic Standing
256-782-8227
tbromine@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 216
Success Coach, Adult Learner
bcrowe1@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 218
Success Coach, Freshman
Graduate Assistant, Peer Success Coach
Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies
kwilliams63@stu.jsu.edu
Graduate Assistant, Peer Success Coach
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Industry, Health Professions and Wellness
jsmith96@stu.jsu.edu
*Peer success coaches (graduate assistants) are available for all other students. Contact Debra James at dmjames@jsu.edu if you would like more information regarding the Success Coaching program.