Mission
The Student Success Counseling program is designed to assist students with developing the skills and strategies needed to become
effective, lifelong learners.
We assist students with setting goals, making the transition to college, time management, stress management, campus and community referrals, test anxiety, and connecting to peer support.
So whether you're a student or a faculty member, check out the resources we have for you and let us know how we can be of assistance!
Welcome Students!
The Student Success Counseling program is designed to assist you with developing the skills and strategies you need to accomplish your goals and fulfill your dreams. Your success is our goal.
We also have an outstanding group of Peer Counselors who have proven to be successful and are trained to provide you with information and support you need to reach your goals. Here are some of the primary issues that we can provide assistance with: Stress Management, Time Management, Test Anxiety, Goal Setting, Adult Returning Issues, High School Transition Issues, Campus Referrals, Community Referrals, Connecting to Peer Counselors.
Contact Us
Need help with something? Feel free to contact:
Dr. Paula Petty-Ward, Coordinator of Student Success Counseling Educational Training
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA
M.A., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
B.S., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Associations
American Psychological Association
Certified Trainer in Conflict Resolution , Mid-South Mediation, Tennessee
Certified Facilitator, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Phone: 931.540.2572
E-mail: petty@columbiastate.edu
931.540.2793 (fax)
1.800.848.0298 (TDD)
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
We're located in the Jones Student Center, Room 159, on the Columbia Campus