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Office of Student Success

Welcome to the Office of Student Success!

Our mission is to empower students with the resources and care they need in order to succeed at Messiah University.

Kim S. Phipps Admissions & Welcome Center
First Floor, Office Suite 112
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
 

Contact us: studentsuccess@messiah.edu

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Stop in anytime or schedule an appointment via the links in the employee contact info below. 

OSS Office Door

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with academics, finances, life challenges and aren’t sure where to turn?

Stop by the Office of Student Success or make an appointment to meet with a Student Success Professional.

We recognize that life has unexpected challenges and circumstances that can directly impact you and your overall educational experience. Our office was established to help students receive resourceful and intentional support.

One of our teammates will meet with you to hear your concerns and help you connect with relevant resources on campus or off that will meet your needs.

A 30-minute appointment with a Student Success Coach to help you:

  • Set goals and create an action plan
  • Get connected with resources on or off campus
  • Answer any questions about campus
  • Help you process through concerns regarding your Messiah experience

Schedule anytime by clicking on a meeting link below.

  • Laptop Loaner Program
  • Financial Assistance for Textbooks/Resources
  • Student advocacy by communication with faculty, staff, and other campus departments regarding your needs
  • Referrals for on campus and off campus resources
  • Information and workshops to address student needs
  • Preventative programing to foster a community of advocacy
  • A person who will meet with you and listen to your needs, concerns, struggles, and connect you to resources through a one-on-one student success session
  • SOAR Mentorship Program (click to learn more)

Office of Student Success Team

Schedule an appointment with a professional in the Office of Student Success. Click on the link below to book a meeting through Calendly!

Jocelyn Clippinger
Jocelyn Clippinger

Director of Student Success

Jocelyn Clippinger

Director of Student Success

jclippinger@messiah.edu Ext. 5090 image Book a Meeting with Jocelyn

Meet with me to discuss: overall Messiah experience, student success plans, resource/material needs, loaner laptop requests

Amy Loughran
Amy Loughran

Student Success Coordinator

Amy Loughran

Student Success Coordinator

aloughran@messiah.edu Ext. 2103 image Book a Meeting with Amy

Meet with me to discuss: overall Messiah experience, student success plans, and campus resources/supports

Nuria Lane
Nuria Lane

Student Success Graduate Assistant

Nuria Lane

Student Success Graduate Assistant

nuria.lane@messiah.edu image Book a Meeting with Nuria

Meet with me to discuss: Soar Peer Mentoring Program, office collaborations/events

Resources & Programs

SOAR group picture

SOAR Program Information

Are you a First Year Student Success Pathway student hoping to connect with a peer mentor?
OSS Resource Card

Need Academic Support?

Check out some of the services Messiah offers through the Find A New Resource (FAR) Flyer.

Upcoming Events

Check out some of our events!

Resources for Faculty & Staff

If you are an employee at Messiah, please view the webpage linked in the button below to find more resources and information from the Office of Student Success.

For Faculty & Staff

General Questions?

For additional assistance or questions related to student success, please contact the Office of Student Success.

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