Student Support Services

Student Support Services is dedicated to helping Ave students become Ave graduates! We offer a wide variety of support programs, services, and activities in the Canizaro Library. These services include:

• Advising for undeclared students
• Academic counseling to help each student perform to the best of their academic ability
• Academic planning and determining progress towards graduation
• One on one and group tutoring
• Assistance with papers
• Early Warning System to identify struggling students
• Support for freshman and transfer students as they transition to coursework at AMU
• Time management assistance and help to create individualized study plans
• Study skills workshops and seminars
• Adaptive Resources, available for students with documented disabilities

Schedule An Appointment

By contacting Student Support Services
Email: supportservices@avemaria.edu
Telephone: (239) 304-7823
Location: Canizaro Library

On this page, you will find several forms used by the Office of Academic Records in our efforts to assist you as quickly and efficiently as possible.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (239) 280-2565 or by email at amuregistrar@avemaria.edu .

You may find a complete list of ONLINE FORMS for the Office of the Registrar at: https://www.avemaria.edu/current-students/registration-and-records/

Alexander Crawford, Ph.D., Director of Student Support is a 2012 graduate of Ave Maria University. His office is always open to students seeking assistance, support, or simply a long chat over tea (Earl Grey, preferably). He oversees Student Support Advising and Tutoring but can be lured away to play pick up baseball on the greens outside the Library. In addition to his role as Director of Student Support, he teaches Western Civilization & Culture I and II and is the Director of the Sophomore Success program. Dr. Crawford completed his MLitt and PhD in Medieval History at the University of Aberdeen in 2014 and 2019, respectively. His scholarly research examines socio-political interactions and connections between noble groups in 12th and 13th Century Scotland and England. He lives in Ave Maria with his wife, Coach Crawford, and their three children: Eleanor, Alastair, and Penelope.

Savohn Hunt, Academic Advisor is a Graduate of Ave Maria University Class of 2020! He earned his degree in Exercise Physiology. Savohn was also a member of the Ave Maria University football team, where he served as a team captain for 2 years one of which was the Gyrene’s Championship season. During his football career he was named an NAIA All-American, NAIA All-Star , and First Team All-Conference. Savohn joined the Student Support Services staff in August of 2020 and works with the Student-Athletes at Ave Maria. So far since he has joined the staff the Gyrene athletic teams have posted consecutive GPA terms: the first time in AMU history!

Charles Mickens, Ave Maria graduate from the class of 2021! Earned a degree in Psychology. Charles was also a member of the 2018 Ave Maria Football Championship team, where he earned Academic All-Conference honors from 2018-2021. Charles joined student support services in November of 2021, where he works with the students to achieve academic success. Charles is a football coach where he is the Back seven assistant. He also coordinates tutoring services.

Jenifer LeCompte, M.A., Manager of Adaptive Services, providing accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Born and raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Jenifer has lived in Naples, Florida for the last 10 years. She graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, and then earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Gwynedd Mercy University. Jenifer spent over 20 years in Special Education classrooms in Pennsylvania and Florida. She now feels blessed to come to Ave Maria and works to level the playing field so that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed academically.