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Center for Student Success
What is the Center for Student Success?
The Center for Student Success (CSS) is a department that collaborates closely with both academic and student affairs to assist students in persisting at MHU. Comprised of multiple functioning areas, CSS integrates the mission of the university through curricular and co-curricular experiences. As students navigate their college experience at Mars Hill, the CSS staff works to ensure students are connected to campus resources while establishing life-long relationships at their home away from home.
Contact studentsuccess@mhu.edu for more info.
Quick links to campus resources for success!
LionTrax Progress Reports and Referrals
LionTrax is a tool that connects students with support staff and campus resources. All faculty and staff members have the ability to submit LionTrax reports regarding a student’s progress at MHU; students may also request support directly through LionTrax by signing in with their MHU credentials.. Reports are received by sStudent supportsuccess staff, who work directly with students to address current and future concerns, by connectingconnect them with appropriate campus resources, which include:
- peer tutoring
- academic success coaching
- counseling
- health services
- financial aid
- academic advising
- career services, and more.
As a small, close-knit learning community, MHU is committed to providing support for each student on campus. LionTrax is a student-centric tool that enables timely communication between faculty, support staff, and students, empowering every student to engage with the resources they need to thrive.
Academic Success Coaching
The goal of our academic success coaches is to help all students transition to college, make the most of their student experience, and work through their own definition of success. We do this by:
- helping students identify resources to enhance their MHU experience,
- helping students develop and implement personal, career, and academic goals, and
- asking intentional questions about each student’s experience to create a personalized plan, focusing on their present and future goals.
Students who meet with coaches report many benefits, including:
- feeling more organized, prepared, supported, and connected to campus,
- developing organizational, critical thinking, and time management skills, and, most importantly,
- they stay in school and on track to graduate at higher rates.
Coaching is a service that is available to all students!
Alex Humphrey
As an Academic Success Coach, Alex comes to MHU with a background in high school English education. She brings a deep love of learning, thoughtful communication, and years of classroom experience to her work with students. She finds joy in reading, gardening, yoga, and the beauty of living in Western North Carolina. Alex is passionate about helping students discover their strengths and grow with confidence.
Stephen Maag
I am a College Success coach at Mars Hill University, where our office assists students in connecting with resources that help them achieve their full potential at MHU. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, I have primarily worked in Student Services, focusing mainly on academic advising. Outside of work, I enjoy camping, exercising, and traveling. My favorite activity is spending quality time with family and friends.
First Year Mentors
First Year Mentors serve an integral role in student success by supporting students in and out of the classroom during their transition to MHU. First Year Mentors are student leaders and role models who understand the importance of creating a strong foundation during the first year of college and who strive to create positive academic and social environments for new students.
MHU 101 Skills for Success – 1 credit.
Introduces students to college resources and to the college experience at MHU. Taken in the first two semesters by first year students and in the first semester by students entering MHU with more than 28 post high school credit hours and Adult and Graduate Studies students. Traditional sections taught by academic Advisor with First Year Mentor.