The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) has an open-door service attitude and is available on an ongoing basis to provide assistance in any matter of concern to the student. We serve as advisors to students with personal or adjustment problems, and problems of an academic or financial nature. We also provide assistance and guidance to you concerning issues pertaining to student mistreatment or abuse. At the first sign of any of these problems you should come to see us. Our office also serves as a sounding board, referral service and student advocate. We, in the Office of Student Affairs, are dedicated to assisting you in the successful completion of this growth process. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Dr.Kira Zwygart, is available in his office during school hours, by cell phone at 813-508-4250, or at home at 813-962-2288.
You are entering into a challenging, rewarding and sometimes stressful experience. You will undergo an almost unique personal growth process as you develop the skills, confidence, and compassion necessary to assume responsibility for the care of other human beings.
As individuals vary, so do their study habits. Studying is time consuming, but a planned regimen will enable you to set aside the time required to relax and to do some of the things you are used to doing. Breaks in the routine of studying are a necessary part of your education. Budget your time!