Student Success
Faculty and Staff Resources
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Success Coaching
Build connections with students as you work with them to develop their skills and
build on their strengths. Success Coaches attend a training before being assigned
students, and will have access to online resources through the Success Coaching Canvas
shell after training is completed.
Learn more
Jimmy A. Payne Foundation Gap Scholarships
Have an upperclassman with unmet financial need? The Jimmy A. Payne Foundation has
generously provided The University of 51¶ºÄÌ Mississippi with funds to award gap
scholarships to junior and senior students navigating financial hardship so that they
can stay enrolled and persist towards graduation.
Learn how to refer a student
Success Experts by Request
Are you looking to schedule an in-person success skills presentation for your class
or a student group? The Center for Student Success offers Success Experts: By Request
for just that! A representative from CSS can be requested to present on a number
of academic success topics ranging from time management to note taking. Those wanting
to schedule a presentation should complete the online request form at least one week in advance. We will contact you to confirm CSS staff availability.
Who Can Help?
Have a student who needs help with finances, academics, mental health, disability
accommodations or other area outside your purview? Here's a list of common student
problems and the offices best equipped to handle them.
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CARES
USM CARES is a team of campus professional who respond to reports of concern regarding the academic progress and well-being of students. CARES reports address concerns related to persons making threats to harm themselves or others that pose a significant threat to the University and/or its community.
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Self-harm
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Family/relationship difficulties
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Stress management
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Anxiety, addictions, and mental health concerns
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Homelessness
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Threatening or violent behavior
