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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.
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Jimmy A. Payne Foundation Gap Scholarships

Have an upperclassman with unmet financial need? The Jimmy A. Payne Foundation has generously provided The University of Southern 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.
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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.
Success Expert Request Form

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.

Self-harm
Family/relationship difficulties
Stress management
Anxiety, addictions, and mental health concerns
Homelessness
Threatening or violent behavior

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