Student Success Services

Welcome to Student Success Services (SSS)

I am excited that you have taken the time to look at Jarvis Christian University as a place you will consider for your higher education experience. Here at Jarvis Christian University we are dedicated to making sure that your academic experience is one that will prepare you to not only survive in the global community, but to thrive.

I ascribe to the thought that in Academic Affairs we are not only responsible for your intellectual growth, but we are responsible for making sure that you mature spiritually, socially, and culturally. You will find at Jarvis Christian University that we are concerned about your total person.

We have faculty who are committed to your personal growth and who set high standards for you to meet. We have no doubt, that students who choose Jarvis Christian University are up to the challenge of expanding their minds and spirits by “Thinking-Believing-Achieving.”

What We Do

Academic Advising

Our advisors work closely with you to develop a personalized academic plan that aligns with your goals and keeps you on track for graduation. We help you select courses, explore majors, and connect with resources that enhance your academic experience.

Tutoring & Academic Support

We provide free tutoring services in a wide range of subjects, helping you strengthen your understanding of course material and improve your grades. Our academic support services also include study skills workshops, test preparation, and time management strategies.

 

First-Year Experience Program

Designed to help new students transition to college life, our First-Year Experience Program offers a variety of resources, including orientation sessions, peer mentoring, and workshops focused on academic success and personal development.

Retention & Early Alert Services

We assist students in exploring potential career paths, connecting their academic experiences to their career goals, and developing a plan for post-graduation success. Our services include career assessments, job shadowing opportunities, and networking events.

Career Exploration & Planning

The Disability Support Services is an advocate for students with disabilities and seeks to assist the students with reasonable and appropriate accommodations outlined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The appropriate academic support, deemed reasonable and necessary by law, will be provided to student with documented disabilities.

Disability Support Services

The Disability Support Services is an advocate for students with disabilities and seeks to assist the students with reasonable and appropriate accommodations outlined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The appropriate academic support, deemed reasonable and necessary by law, will be provided to student with documented disabilities.

 

Student Success Services Staff

Division of arts

Jason Lewis

Executive Director Student Success Services
QEP Co-Director 

903-730-4890 x 2307
jlewis@jarvis.edu

Dr. Talia Sanders

Susana Ngwang

Director of Student Academic Advising

903-730-4890 x2301
sngwang@jarvis.edu

Student Success Services

Sonia Henson

Assistant Director of Academic Advising
ADA Coordinator
FYE Instructor

903-730-4890 x2308
shenson@jarvis.edu

Division of arts

Rosa Pecina

ESL Academic Advisor

903-730-4890 x3605
rpecina@jarvis.edu

Dr. Talia Sanders

Dennis Lemelle

Academic Advisor
Community Service Coordinator

903-730-4890 x2170
dlemelle@jarvis.edu

Student Success Services

Joyce Holt, M.A.

Writing Coordinator
Peer Tutor Supervisor

903-730-4890 x2312
jholt@jarvis.edu