The First Year Student Success Team is a collaborative group of faculty and student affairs professionals who work together to identify early students who are at-risk academically and to intervene with these students to connect them with the resources, support, and advisement to succeed academically.
Why FYSST? Because we CARE!
The first year of enrollment at Columbia College provides a foundational experience in which women can grow and develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Through living and learning in a diverse community, experiencing leadership opportunities, balancing responsibility and freedom, being accountable to one’s self and to others in the community, and reflecting intentionally upon her experiences, the student develops her identity as a woman and a leader.
Because the first year plays a pivotal role in this development, Columbia College is committed to providing support to our students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our early intervention system allows faculty and staff to report concerns that they have regarding student behavior and performance, monitors attendance, and identifies academically at-risk students early to ensure students have the resources, information, and support they need to succeed in college.
Four Prongs of FYSST Early Identification
Attendance Monitoring for First Year Classes
CARE Reports from Faculty
Midterm Grades
Academic Probation Status
The 2009-20010 FYSST Team
Dr. Ned Laff, Director of First Year Student Success Team
Erin Payseur, Program Coordinator of the Center for Engaged Learning
Dr. Tamara L. Burk, Director of Leadership Studies and Co-Director of the Center for Engaged Learning
Dr. Laurie Hopkins, Provost
Dr. Calley Hornbuckle, Director of Academic Skills Center
Stephanie Kelley, Dean of Students
Julie King, Director of Admissions
Alexis Murdock, Informational Technology Specialist
Ana Oliver, Director of Athletics
Nicholas Shrader, Director of Residence Life
Jestine Smith, Math Lab
Shanika Washington, Area Coordinator for Asbury First Year Residence
Brett Welsh, Coordinator for Multicultural Affairs and Community Resources
Mitzi Winesett, Director of Counseling
Mary Ann Young, Director of Health Services
Faculty & Staff
To submit a CARE report on a student, log in to Koala Connection and access the CARE report on the faculty tab.
For additional information, contact:
Ned S. Laff, Ph.D.
Director of First Year Student Success Team
803.786.3776
nslaff@columbiasc.edu
