Students Helping Students
Creating Connections That Matter
At the Cordia Harrington Center for Excellence, we believe in the power of student connections. Our student team members are campus experts that have unique, relevant insights to share with other students, helping to make their campus journeys easier. Whether it’s sharing with you their best time management strategies, tips on how to ace your next exam, or insider info on getting involved on campus, our student team can help you excel inside and outside of the classroom, strengthening your sense of campus belonging and purpose.
"Learning at college is different to learning at high school, and navigating that change can be difficult without the right help. Visiting the Student Success Center is a great way to hit the ground running and get helpful study skills and explanations from students who were in your situation just a few semesters ago!"
- Reece Hodgson, Lead Business Tutor
Meet Our Graduate Assistants
Sutton Bauman
Sutton Bauman
MA Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Works with: Academic Support & Outreach
Pronouns: she/her
Graduate Assistant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Become a Speech-language Pathologist
What is your favorite campus resource?
Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Hike at devils den!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Helping students on campus
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to travel.
Jessie Brown
Jessie Brown
MA Student in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Works with: The Writing Studio
Pronouns: she/her
Graduate Assistant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Pursue a PhD
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Not in Fayetteville, but visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Helping students understand that writing is a process and everyone can improve.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to travel! Some of my favorite places are Spain, Mexico City, and Iceland.
Kirstin Cuba
Kirstin Cuba
MS Student in Counselor Education
Works with: Academic Support & Outreach
CORD Board Advisor
Pronouns: she/her
Graduate Assistant since Spring 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Begin my career as a high school counselor
What is your favorite campus resource?
Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to an event at JJ's Live
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
The people I work with
What's a fun fact about you?
I have lived in NW Arkansas for less than a year but I already love the area!
Katie Ditchkus
Katie Ditchkus
MBA Student in Retail Marketing
Works with: The Writing Studio
Pronouns: she/her
Graduate Assistant since Summer 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
My post-graduation plans are to begin a career in Retail Marketing in the NWA area.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite campus resource is the library and the Writing Studio.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to the Farmer's Market, attend a football game, or check out all the local coffee shops!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working at the Student Success Center is the ability to help other students achieve their goals.
What's a fun fact about you?
I backpacked through Europe for two months!
Maddie Dougherty
Maddie Dougherty
MS Student in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Works with: Tutoring
Pronouns: she/her/hers
GA since Summer 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
After I complete my graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders I plan to work in a private practice as a pediatric speech-language pathologist!
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite campus resource would have to be Pat Walker Health Center. This is my favorite resource because they are available in a number of ways to help students with medical needs, mental health, and substance use and support at affordable prices.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
One thing every student should do while in Fayetteville is go to the farmers market in the Fayetteville square followed with lunch at Feed and Folly!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I anticipate my favorite thing about working at the SSC will be all of the different people I will have the opportunity to connect with. I am excited for all the different forms of relationships I will have the opportunity to build with my fellow co-workers and peers!
What's a fun fact about you?
A fun fact about me is I am orginally from St. Louis, MO and I have three sisters.
Mia Moulden
Mia Moulden
MS Student in Counselor Education
Works with: Academic Support & Outreach
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Graduate Assistant since Fall 2021
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to work as a clinical mental health counselor, maybe in a non-traditional setting like adventure therapy!
What is your favorite campus resource?
CAPS! Invest in your mental health while in college.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Explore the vintage stores and flea markets!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Everyone is so friendly and eager to help.
What's a fun fact about you?
I taught myself to knit!
Richard Nyarko
Richard Nyarko
MS Student in Agricultural Economics
Works with: Academic Support & Outreach
Pronouns: he/him
Graduate Assistant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Do a PhD.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Student Success Centre
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Use the bike and hike trail.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Interacting and helping students in academic distress.
What's a fun fact about you?
When I have kids, I want all three children to have different nationalities; US, Canada and UK.
Sarah Tolbert
Sarah Tolbert
MS Student in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Works with: Tutoring
Pronouns: she/her
GA since Summer 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Arkansas
What is your favorite campus resource?
Pat Walker Health Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Get a hotdog from Yancy's on Dickson!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I think my favorite part of working at the SSC will be meeting and collaborating with new people!
What's a fun fact about you?
I can juggle.
CORD Student Staff Advisory Board
Are you an employee in The CORD? Join the CORD Student Staff Advisory Board. The CORD Student Staff Advisory Board is looking for passionate students to:
Use your voice to improve the CORD experience.
Find your community and create recognition among other CORD student leaders.
Develop valuable leadership skills.