About Us

The Program is based on a Student-Centered-Planning model that includes:

  • Tutoring
  • Financial Workshops and FAFSA Assistance
  • Computer Labs with Free Printing
  • Professional Coaching/Mentoring
  • Career Guidance
  • Transfer Assistance to Four-Year Universities
  • Quiet Study Area and Welcoming Environment
  • Cultural Activities
  • Gaming & Social Activities

Blazers Achieve SSS Professional Advisory Board

Candace Joles – Director Blazer's Achieve Student Support Services 

Karen Braselton – Professor Communication 

Kendra Clauser – Assistant Professor Performing Arts Center

Katie Deckard – Director Experience VU

Robert Doane - Assistant Professor Conservation Law Enforcement

Roxie Kitzman - Secretary College of Humanities

Mike McClure – Counselor Financial Aid

Matt Norman – Professor and Chair English

Jennifer Stafford – Director Learning Support Services

Jana Vieck –Dean College of Health Science and Human Performance

Gaye Walthall – Director Student Success Center

Bradley Wolfe –Director Housing

blazers achieve staff

Candace Joles

Director

Davis Hall Room 410

Lynden Fox

Coach / Mentor

Davis Hall Room 424

Justin Robinson

Educational Coach

Davis Hall Room 418

Heidi Bruce

Educational Coach

Davis Hall Room 411

blazers achieve professional tutors/mentors

Mark Catt

Professional Tutor/Mentor

VU Adjunct Math Instructor

Stephanie Peacock

Professional Tutor/Mentor

Dixie Strange

Professional Tutor/Mentor

Maddie Hammel

Professional Tutor/Mentor

Roxanne Kitzman

Professional Tutor

Secretary II, Technology Division