{"id":150,"date":"2026-07-20T16:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-07-22T16:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:41:18","slug":"academic-success-specialists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-success-specialists\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Success Specialists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-advising\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Advising<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-success-specialists\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Success Specialists<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/tutoring-supplemental-instruction\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Tutoring &amp; Supplemental Instruction<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/placement-exams\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Placement Exams<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/first-gen-success\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">First Gen Success<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s face it: Your degree from UM-Flint will open a world of opportunities&nbsp; . . . but the journey can seem overwhelming at times. Please know that you are not alone!&nbsp; The Student Success Center\u2019s friendly academic success specialists are experts at helping students unlock their full potential. And, you definitely won\u2019t find any cookie-cutter solutions here. Your specialist will create an individualized success plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, prepare to work hard and look forward to these results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time Management Mastery\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College life demands effective time management. Learn strategies to banish procrastination, organize assignments, balance work, and enjoy activities . . . all without sacrificing your well-being!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam Prep Excellence\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conquer test anxiety! Take your quizzes and exams with confidence, knowing you are truly well-prepared! Our specialists offer targeted strategies for effective study sessions, exam techniques, and stress management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big Picture Clarity\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your academic success specialist will help you set clear academic and career goals. Then, they will show you how everything connects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Probation Rebound\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is truly a no-judgment zone! If you are near (or at) one of the academic warning levels, our success specialists will help you get back on track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Academic Success Specialist Team:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nemar Jackson, MPA\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Ann Kost, MA\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roy Shavers, MA\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">How to Connect with an Academic Success Specialist:\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your academic advisor to issue a referral and a success specialist will contact you, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Student Success Center directly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although making an appointment in advance is usually the best option, walk-in appointments may also be available. Feel free to swing by the Student Success Center to ask.&nbsp; We\u2019re located on the second floor of the University Pavilion (285 UPAV), right next to the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student Success Center<br>285 University Pavilion<br>Phone: <a href=\"tel:8107623085\">810-762-3085<\/a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:UM-FlintAcademicSuccessSpecialists@umich.edu\">UM-FlintAcademicSuccessSpecialists@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it: Your degree from UM-Flint will open a world of opportunities&nbsp; . . . but the journey can seem overwhelming at times. Please know that you are not alone!&nbsp; The Student Success Center\u2019s friendly academic success specialists are experts at helping students unlock their full potential. 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