About Us

Who We Are

Lauren Thorn, DSW, LCSW
Director, Center for Student Success
thornla@ecu.edu
Linda Campion, Ph.D
Associate Director, Center for Student Success
Campionl16@ecu.edu
Kevin Sutton
Director, Financial Wellness
Suttonke23@ecu.edu

What We Do

  • Through the collaboration and coordination of resources and services, the Center for Student Success supports student needs outside of the classroom and serve as a bridge and point of contact to Academic Affairs initiatives.
  • The Center for Student Success assists in managing student-focused initiatives like ECU Grow, Student Affairs Scholarships, Students’ Treasure Chest, and HOiST (Helping Our Students Thrive).
  • Financial Wellness provides financial education, coaching, and resources that empower our students to utilize their knowledge and skills to manage their financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being.
  • Using intentional outreach, programming, and connection opportunities, the Center for Student Success coordinates early-alert notification systems to appropriately intervene and support students in need.
  • Additionally, the Center of Student Success coordinates programming within the Student Success Hubs on the first floor of the Main Campus Student Center. Each of the hubs (Financial Wellness, Career Services, and Health & Well-Being) contributes to the holistic perspective of student success, and through cohesive marketing and collaborative programming, the Student Success Hubs provide a synergy to ECU’s student success initiatives on campus.