Compass
Changing Obstacles by Motivating Positive Accountability for Student Success
COMPASS (formerly Fostering through College - FTC) is a program designed to assist students who have experienced foster care, ward of the state, unaccompanied youth (McKinney Vento), and homelessness as well as students with extenuating circumstances transition from high school to college or from one school to another, navigate the college experience. COMPASS is committed to increasing the retention and graduation rate of our potential at-risk students. The following resources are available for COMPASS students.
Mrs. Shawnese Leonard
Mrs. Leonard is a graduate of the Unsinkable Indestructible Albany State University. She serves as the Crisis Management Counselor for the COMPASS Program bringing over 15 years of experience serving populations who need additional assistance in navigating complex systems and environments. She also has over 5 years of experience in counseling as an License Professional Counselor.
- Specialized Academic Advising
- Tutoring
- Work Study
- Housing Assistance
- ETV Assistance
- Job Assistance
- Scholarships
- Mentor
- Specific resources for your individual needs
- Workshops focusing on the 7 dimensions of wellness (Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual, and Physical Wellness)
| Location | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Student Center (Building C), Suite 222 | (229) 500-2973 |
| 2400 Gillionville Road Albany, GA, 31707 |
Compass@asurams.edu |