Supporting Your Academic Success at Carolina Nursing
The Carolina Nursing Center for Student Success is part of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The Center works alongside the OSA team to provide coordinated, student-centered support throughout your Carolina Nursing journey.
We know that student success is about more than grades. It includes your academic progress, well-being, engagement, leadership development, and preparation for your future as a nurse. Our team provides personalized resources, coaching, and programming to help you navigate challenges, build confidence, and make the most of your Carolina Nursing experience.
You don’t have to navigate nursing school alone. We’re here to help.
How We Support You
The Center provides support across three key areas:
Meet the Student Success Team
Not sure where to start? That’s okay. Start with us, and we’ll help you find the right resource or person.
Jennifer Alderman, PhD, RN, CNL, CNE, CHSE, NEA-BC
Center Coordinator
Jennifer coordinates the Carolina Nursing Center for Student Success and leads programming and initiatives that support student success across the School of Nursing.
Linwood Webster
Student Success & Retention Specialist
Linwood works with students to identify barriers to success, connect with resources, and develop strategies that support academic progress, persistence, and retention.
Find the Right Support
Undergraduate Students
Connect with Megan, Beth, or Scotty for individualized academic coaching. Linwood Webster can also help with student success, retention, and connecting you with additional resources.
Graduate Students
Connect with Candace Beddard for individualized academic coaching and support.
Not sure what you need?
Start with the Student Referral Form. You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you need before reaching out. We can help you identify the right next step.
Student Success Is a Team Effort
We believe students thrive when they feel supported, connected, valued, and empowered.
The Center for Student Success works closely with the Office of Student Affairs, faculty, staff, and other University partners to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of nursing school.
Whether you’re working through an academic challenge, looking for ways to become more engaged, preparing for licensure exams, or thinking about your career after graduation, we’re here to help you take your next step.
Your success matters.
Your well-being matters.
Your Carolina Nursing journey matters.
We’re here for you—from your first day at Carolina Nursing through graduation and beyond.