Please join me in welcoming Kristin Eden as the new director of student success for the Batten College of Engineering and Technology.

Eden joins us from 黑料正能量 Athletics where, as director of student-athlete academic services, she oversaw the day-to-day operations for the Jacobson Student-Athlete Academic Center, all tutoring efforts for the Monarchs, advised the women's volleyball, women's basketball and men's and women's swimming teams, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Eden's previous positions included athletic academic advisor at Tennessee State University and Student-Athlete Success Center intern at Western Kentucky University.

Eden holds a Ed.S. from Old Dominion University, a master's of science in sport and recreation from Western Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication and public relations from Pittsburg State University.

The Director of Engineering Student Success will create a vision and model for student success in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology.