The Academic Success Mentors (ASMs) support students' academic and personal successes. They can discuss a wide-range of personal and academic success topics (e.g., time management, stress/anxiety management, study/learning strategies, motivation strategies, and techniques to address procrastination) and connect students with appropriate campus resources and services. If a student has a course-specific content question beyond the ASM's knowledge, then they will connect the student with one of ACE's course-specific tutors and sessions. Students can use the ASM's appointment link to access both in-person and Zoom meeting options for Sun- Fri, between 10am and 8pm.
Office: G051 WJB
Phone: 850-645-9151
dwhite8@fsu.edu
Devin White
Academic Success Mentor at the Acadmemic Center for Excellence
Devin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Florida State University. Before he returned to FSU, he joined Tallahassee Community College’s team of Academic Success Coaches, to help students develop college success skills and to increase retention. Now he is in the combined Master’s and Educational Specialist program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, located in FSU’s College of Education. As an Academic Success Mentor, Devin pursues student contact through the Proactive Referral and Engagement (PRE) program, meets with students individually to develop self-regulatory strategies and college success skills, and facilitates workshops to educate students on those same topics.
To schedule an appointment with Devin, click here.
Office: G051 WJB
Phone: 850-645-9151
mgarciajaral@fsu.edu
Mayra Garcia Jaral
Academic Success Mentor at the Acadmemic Center for Excellence
Mayra earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Studies and Public Health from the University of South Florida. Before joining FSU, she gained experience with young adults as a Youth Mentor where she promoted academic development with first-year and migrant college students. At FSU, she is pursuing a Master’s of Social Work in the College of Social Work. As an Academic Success Mentor at ACE, Mayra helps students develop productive study habits that will enable them to succeed during their college careers and beyond. Hablo Espanól así que no dudes en venir a mí.
To schedule an appointment with Mayra, click here.
Office: G051 WJB
Phone: 850-645-9151
sahmed7@fsu.edu
Samera Ahmed
Academic Success Mentor at the Acadmemic Center for Excellence
Samera earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. She has professional experience in clinical and academic settings as a registered behavior therapist and an instructional support assistant. Samera is currently pursuing an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology at Florida State University. As an Academic Success Mentor at the ACE, Samera supports students in their transition to college life by providing personal academic consultation on how to improve study skills for specific courses as well as address personal habits that may influence their academic success.
To schedule an appointment with Samera, click here.
Office: G015B Johnston (WJB)
Phone: 850-645-4047
stackett@fsu.edu
Samantha Tackett, Ph.D.
Proactive Referral & Engagement (PRE) Faculty
Dr. Samantha Tackett serves as faculty with the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) in the Division of Undergraduate Studies at FSU. At ACE, Dr. Tackett directs the early alert process known as the Proactive Referral & Engagement (PRE) program, leads the workshop curriculum, and manages the Academic Success Mentors (ASMs) and Study Skills Tutors (SSTs). In addition to consultations with faculty of Gateway and STEM courses, she counsels students who are experiencing academic difficulty and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses.
Faculty and Staff, use this link to request a presentation from Dr. Tackett for your students.
Students, use this link to schedule a meeting with Dr. Tackett.