Student Support Services

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The staff of Student Support Services is dedicated to supporting 185 eligible TRIO SSS participants build the academic skills necessary to succeed in college and life beyond.


Services

  • Tutoring in all academic subjects
  • Academic advising
  • Career, personal and transfer counseling
  • First-year and second-year cohort classes
  • Assessment in academic skills and career interests
  • CliftonStengths© assessment and certified coaching
  • Financial aid counseling and application assistance
  • Financial literacy
  • Peer mentoring
  • College tours
  • Grant aid

Eligibility

Services are offered to students who are accepted to or already enrolled at the USU Blanding Campus and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Low income, as established by the U.S. Department of Education
  • First generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree)
  • Physical or Learning Disability

About SSS

Mission

The mission of Student Support Services (SSS) at USU Blanding is to increase the academic achievement, retention, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

Student Support Services Staff

Kelsey Bushman

Kelsey Bushman

Learning Specialist - Student Support Services

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Phone: (435) 678-8146
Office Location: Blanding, HSL 110
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Tonie Dee

Tonie Dee

Academic Success Mentor - Student Support Services

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Phone: (435) 678-8108
Office Location: Blanding, HSL 108
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Kimberly Hiatt

Kimberly Hiatt

Program Coordinator - Student Support Services

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Phone: (435) 678-8138
Office Location: Blanding, HSL 111
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Heather Lyman

Heather Lyman

Advisor - Student Support Services

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Phone: (435) 678-8203
Office Location: Blanding, HSL 105
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Laurie Simpson

Laurie Simpson

Staff Assistant - Student Support Services

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Phone: (435) 678-8130
Office Location: Blanding, HSL 103