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Campus Life

Welcome to the Division of Student Success at Assumption University!

This Division was created to be the catalyst, facilitator, connector, and unifier of the campus around issues of student success. As the demographics of Assumption University change, and our student population becomes more diverse, so too must the services and opportunities we provide for our students to meet changing student needs.

Student Success works to invigorate, enliven, showcase, develop, and integrate the exceptional work of the campus community. The Division serves as the conduit to inspire a collectively integrated, intentional, and systematic approach to success for all students.

Informed by our Catholic and Augustinian roots, we operate under the premise that each individual has an opportunity to contribute to the vitality of the community, a contribution that is valued, as is each individual. Therefore our students’ academic success, resilience, graduation, and employability are keys to an Assumption education.

This is an exciting time to grow and learn at Assumption. We look forward to working with each and every student as we grow together.

Success Starts Here. 

Warm regards,
Conway Campbell, Sr.
Vice President for Student Success

Student Success Services

Blue: Assumption’s New Student Success AI Chatbot

“Blue” is Assumption’s very own AI Chatbot – delivering resources, answering questions, and promoting success 24/7. Throughout the semester, Blue texts students to check in on how things are going and ensure they feel supported, informed, and able to succeed in all aspects of the Assumption experience. Students can also text Blue with questions or concerns 24/7 and get an immediate response. For items requiring additional support or expertise, the Office of Student Success will reach out to the student directly to provide personal assistance and support.

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International Student Success Center

Individualized attention is a source of pride for the center, and students can expect a personalized, collaborative approach when engaging with our office. This office oversees several Designated School Officials to provide guidance and support to our international student population. Recognizing the requirements (and complexities) associated with being an international student, the International Student Success Center works diligently to assist and support undergraduate and graduate international students with their transition to Assumption University, American culture, and the maintenance of their F1 visa.

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Cross-Cultural Center

The Cross-Cultural Center provides an inclusive and safe space on campus for students to learn about other cultures as well as themselves. The Center works with groups throughout the campus community to promote understanding and hosts a number of events to celebrate the University’s diversity and the contributions all members of the community make to campus life at Assumption University.

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Division for Student Success Staff

Mary Bresnahan

Senior Associate Vice President for Student Success

508-767-7198
Conway C.S. Campbell, Ed.D

Vice President Student Success

508-767-7401
Chad Laliberte

Director of Student Success Pathways and International Student Advisor, PDSO

508-767-7310
Jennifer Morrison, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President for First-Year Success

508-767-7007
Brenda Torres

Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs and Student Success

508-767-7325
Victoria Richardson

Graduate Assistant, Cross-Cultural Education and Programming

508-767-7100
Brenda F. Hunt, M.A.

Assistant Dean for Community and Engagement

508-767-5097

Map of Key Resources on Campus

Map of Assumption University that highlights key resources on campus

Division for Student Success Resources

  • The CARE Team’s purpose is to provide a “safety net” for students who may be experiencing problems in one or more areas of academic and/or student life, through early detection and coordinated outreach. The CARE Team meets regularly and places a high priority on balancing a student’s right to privacy with the University’s duty to respond appropriately to a student experiencing difficulty or expressing at-risk behaviors. Non-confidential information about such students is shared in a respectful manner among the members present. The confidential information which a student may share with a member of the Team is not shared at these meetings, assuring student confidentiality. The information shared at The CARE Team does not become part of any student record and is not disciplinary in nature. Any outreach to students is done in a respectful and discreet manner. The sole purposes of The CARE Team are early detection and outreach to students who are having difficulty or may be at-risk.

    The CARE Team is comprised of the Vice President for Student Success, Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Studies, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, Director of Counseling Services, Director of Residential Life, Director of Health Services, Director of Campus Ministry, Director of Student Accessibility Services, Assistant Director of Athletics, Director of the Cross-Cultural Center, Director of Financial Aid, Professional Practice Coordinator (Nursing), and the Director of Public Safety.

     

  • The Assumption Retention Committee was established in 2017 to find ways to increase student persistence at the University. The Retention Committee is comprised of the Vice President for Student Success, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Associate Dean of Studies, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Institutional Research, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, and an Economics Faculty.

  • Assumption has a number of resources that attribute to a student’s success on and off-campus. The Denecker Career Development and Internship Center is one resource that provides students with opportunities to expand upon their skills and apply real-world experience.

    Learn More about Experiential Learning Opportunities