Meet the ASC Staff

Meet the Academic Success Center Staff

	Carolyn Kirby, Director, Academic Success Center ckirby@bluefieldstate.edu 304-327-4098 Basic Science 110 Carolyn Kirby has worked at BSC for 23 years. Mrs. Kirby has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University and a Masters in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. She has a dedicated and passionate higher education career in promoting student success and retention. In addition, Mrs. Kirby holds offices in various committees and organizations on BSC campus where she always works to assist students in reaching their academic milestones.
	H. Scott Pitt, Educational Outreach Counselor – Academic Recovery Humanities scottp@bluefieldstate.edu 304-327-4228 Basic Science 111 Scott Pitt has been with BSC for 14 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art from Concord University. As an Educational Outreach Counselor, Scott is passionate about creating inclusive community and networks for the participants of ASC, where they can build and create lifelong support and resources. In addition, he leads and participates in committees on BSC campus in order to promote diversity and inclusion for all students.
	Catherine Harrison, Counselor charrison@bluefieldstate.edu 304-327-4097 Basic Science 113 Catherine Harrison has been at BSC for 2 years. She is an alumnus of the BSC and served as a tutor/mentor. Catherine is a BSC Valedictorian, Class of 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College. In her role, Catherine has the opportunity to meet and interact with every single participant. Her focus is to assist students in reaching their individual academic and personal goals.
	Helena Taylor, Educational Outreach Counselor - Math and Science htaylor@bluefieldstate.edu 304-327-4227 Basic Science 102 Helena Taylor is an alum of Bluefield State College and a former tutor/mentor. She graduated BSC Cum Laude with a B.S. Early/Middle Education degree with a 5-9 Mathematics Specialization. After three years of working as a public school substitute teacher, Helena joined the BSC staff as an Educational Outreach Counselor. She works closely with the peer tutors and the rest of the ASC staff to coordinate the tutoring program. In addition, she is passionate about her involvement in student body activities and events in her role as student organization advisor. She feels honored and blessed to be able to work in the same department that was instrumental in her college success.
	Richelle Davis, Data Entry Clerk rdavis@bluefieldstate.edu 304-327-4621 Basic Science 101 Richelle Davis joined the BSC Campus in 2014. She is a non-traditional student having attended college at a young age and returning later in life to complete her degree program. Ms. Davis graduated Cum Laude in the Bluefield State College Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with Concentrations in Sociology and History. She also holds the distinction of being the first student to graduate from BSC with a Minor in African American History and Culture. Ms. Davis is also a very passionate advocate for Autism Awareness.