The Chapman Family Foundation Center for
Academic Advising & Student Success
Welcome to the Chapman Family Foundation Center for Academic Advising and Student Success!
The Chapman Center has two main pillars of success: Academic Advising & Success Coaching. Our team will partner with you to help you make important decisions about selecting courses, degree planning and staying on track for graduation. We are committed to your success and offer an array of programs, resources, and services, like Peer Tutoring & Peer Mentoring, designed to support your holistic journey as a student.
You should meet with your academic advisor each semester before registration opens to review your academic progress, plan for future terms, and discuss educational opportunities and post-graduation goals.
All FYS (First Year Students) will meet with our student success coach their first year, and possibly beyond to ensure academic achievement and provide overall student support.
Here are some things you can discuss with your advisor and/or coach:
Academic Advisor
Email advising@pc.fsu.edu
- General education requirements
- Major and graduation requirements
- Course planning and selection
- Academic support (experiencing academic challenges)
- Educational opportunities (education abroad, research, internships)
- Post graduation plans
Success Coach
Email studentsuccess@pc.fsu.edu
- Support, concerns & success strategies
- Navigating the college experience
- Time management
- Goal Setting
- Success Workshops
- FSU engagements, opportunities & resources
Although no single advisor has expertise in all areas, every advisor can help direct you to resources on campus. Remember success coaches are not academic advisors. If you have any questions regarding courses, or degree completion requirements please contact your academic advisor directly.
All FSU PC advisors, coaches, and Chapman Center staff are listed below.
The Chapman Team
Tyler Towne, PhD
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Associate Teaching Professor
ttowne@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2287
Holley A-211-N
DeAngelia Smedley
Office Assistant
dsmedley@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2288
Holley Academic Center C117
Laura Damrem, MSA
Academic Advisor
lforhan@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2129
Holley Academic Center C117-A
Tawni Hayden, MEd
Student Success Coach
tkm22@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2127
Holley Academic Center C117-C
Stephanie Mason, MSc
Academic Advisor
sm24a@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2126
Holley Academic Center C117-D
In-person Advisors
Laura Damren, MSA
Academic Advisor
lforhan@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2129
Holley Academic Center C117-A
Computer Programming & Applications | Computer Science (BS) | Computer Science (BA) | Hospitality & Tourism Management | Recreation & Tourism Management / RTE
Stephanie Mason MSc
Academic Advisor
sm24a@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2126
Holley Academic Center C117-D
Accounting | Business Administration | Commercial Entrepreneurship | Pre-Engineering (lower division) | Interdisciplinary Social Sciences | Public Health
Tyler Towne, PhD
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Associate Teaching Professor
ttowne@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2287
Holley A-211-N
Exploratory, Psychology, Elementary Education, Social Work
Angie Sexton
Assistant Director of Academic & Student Services
asexton@pc.fsu.edu
(850) 770-2178
Office 108
To make an appointment please email Ms. Sexton at asexton@pc.fsu.edu
Dana Smith
Academic Program Specialist
dsmith@pc.fsu.edu
(850) 770-2266
Office Building 111
Crime Scene Investigation | Financial Planning | Law Enforcement Intelligence | Law Enforcement Operations
To make an appointment please email Ms. Smith at dsmith@pc.fsu.edu
Distance Learning Advisors
Dana Smith
Academic Program Specialist
dsmith@pc.fsu.edu
(850) 770-2266
Office Building 111
Crime Scene Investigation | Financial Planning | Law Enforcement Intelligence | Law Enforcement Operations
To make an appointment please email Ms. Smith at dsmith@pc.fsu.ed
Laura Damren, MSA
Academic Advisor
lforhan@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2129
Holley Academic Center C117-A
Computer Programming & Applications | Computer Science (BS) | Computer Science (BA)
Faculty Advisors
Success Coach
Tawni Hayden, MEd
Student Success Coach
tkm22@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2127
Holley Academic Center C117-C
Our student success coach provides additional academic support for First Year, Lower Division and Pathways students to help develop skills, behaviors and habits that contribute to success in college.