GENERAL INFORMATION
Steve Air II and Mechelle McNair SAFE Center
1000 ASU Drive #510
Lorman, MS 39096
601.877.6115
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
STAFF
Dr. Jivanna Smith, Associate Athletic Director
jivanna@alcorn.edu
601.877.6497
Angel Brooks-Thomas, Athletic Academic Advisor
anbrooks@alcorn.edu
601.877.6386
MISSION
To provide each student athlete with guidance, resources, and support that will enhance their development both academically and personally. The Office of Athletic Academic Enhancement & Compliance (OAAEC) is committed to upholding the academic and athletic integrity of the institution with a commitment to academic achievement and compliance adherence.
VISION
To cultivate an intrinsic culture of academic and athletic achievement. This is accomplished within a proactive success driven environment that delivers quality academic services and diverse programming.
SERVICES PROVIDED
The Office of Athletic Compliance & Academic Enhancement reports to the University’s President’s Office. The staff also works directly with all coaches and the athletic administration team in ensuring the needs of all student-athletes enrolled at Alcorn State University are met. The OAAE staff serves student-athletes in a variety of capacities on a daily basis throughout the year. Athletic academic counselors work diligently to ensure that all student-athletes receive the assistance necessary to be successful in the classroom. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Academic Advisement
- Academic Monitoring
- Career Development
- Degree Completion E-mentorship Program
- First-Year Experience Program
- Innovative Learning Space
- Pre-Professional Program Collaboration
- Student-Athlete Development
- Travel Letters
- Tutoring Program
- Peer Coaches
