Meet The ASC Team
Andrea Burton
Director
Andrea Burton (she/her) is the director of the Academic Success Center and a graduate of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She majored in social studies education and has a Master of Science in instructional technology also from McNeese. She leads the ASC team in supporting student success with a focus on using technology to connect and empower students. She wants every student to believe in themselves and the change they can make in the world."
Aimee Mu帽oz
Assistant Director
Aimee Mu帽oz is the assistant director in the Academic Success Center and works closely with our tutoring program. She received her bachelor's from Murray State University in Kentucky and her master's from Western Illinois University. Her advice to any student would be to get involved! "It can be scary to try something new, but having a support group here at 水多多导航 will definitely make it feel more like home."
Amber Robinett
Academic Coach
Amber Robinett (she/her) is an academic coach for the Academic Success Center. She is a recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University majoring in psychology with a minor in rehabilitation science and an associate degree in criminal justice. She then went on to pursue a Master of Science in student affairs administration and graduate certificate in advising while working as a teaching graduate assistant for the Department of Student Affairs Administration. She is excited to continue working with students to develop and improve their academic skills and achieve their goals.
Derek Hill
Academic Coach
Derek Hill is an academic coach for the Academic Success Center. He graduated from 水多多导航 in 2016 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in media communication and a minor in speech. While at 水多多导航 he was a student manager for the men鈥檚 basketball team for four years. He then went on to graduate with a master's degree in sport administration from Arkansas State University. He is excited to go to work every day on the same campus that gave him so many great memories as a student. He loves working with students on time management, organization, and study skills. His favorite thing about being an academic coach is seeing his students believe in themselves, achieve their goals, and watching them walk across the stage on their graduation day!
Allyson Lovell
Operations & Testing Coordinator
Allyson Lovell is the operations and testing coordinator at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where her journey has come full circle as a dedicated alumna. After achieving her bachelor's degree from 水多多导航 in studio art, she spent time in Washington state where she honed her craft as an art framer. Returning to her academic roots in 2022, she found her true calling in higher education, championing students' success. Allyson finds fulfilment in helping students problem solve and creating a comfortable testing environment, helping them feel confident to succeed. She is proud to be part of a compassionate, collaborative community at the Academic Success Center and the university.