Meet the Associate Director

Sabrina V. Forbes    ~    Smith Hall 202    ~    508-793-2713

I remember my college experience: The mixed feelings of fear and excitement at the thought of being in college; the questioning of my abilities, "Can I make it?" "Will I succeed here?" I was quite conscious of the odds weighed against me as a first-generation college student, coming from a largely urban public school setting when I entered Connecticut College; a private, highly selective, upper class New England institution, similar in many ways to Holy Cross. There was a chance that I would not succeed. Thankfully, in spite of the odds stacked against me, I realized success on several levels, so that the overall tenor of my higher education experience was most rewarding and fulfilling.

What made the difference for me? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Why? The institution itself played an important role by providing resources such as academic advisors, mentors and a social framework that was nurturing and empowering to help facilitate my success. But it was Christ in me, working through me, helping me daily to make decisions of how I would use the available resources to maximize my potential. In short, the resources were available, but I needed to make the conscious decision to use them. For me that power came from above.

Since my college years, I have had some of the best professional roles, all of which have involved my working to assist, support and empower students. While the goals and expectations of students are as varied as the students themselves, each wants to be a part of a community that understands and supports them. My role as Associate Director for Academic Services and Learning Resources and Director of the Passport Program provides me with yet another opportunity to do just this.

I would like to help students to not just make it in college, but instead, to maximize the resources that will ensure their greatest success. I encourage students to find that source of inner strength and to stop by the Office of Academic Services and Learning Resources to seek out some of the resources available to them.

As students, you have great potential to do better and better. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the synergies that can be as a result of us working together, driven by the Inspiration that dwells within.

~ Sabrina

Photo by John Buckingham