
ISEC Academy Navigators
The Academy is a retention program housed in the Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC). The Academy is committed to increasing the retention and graduation rates of domestic minorities, first generation, Pell Grant eligible and in need of transitional support. In addition, The Academy fosters an institutional climate supportive of the success of these students.
The Academy beings prior to M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, and will continue with activities throughout the remainder of the school year.
ISEC Navigators serve as the student leaders and Orientation guides for the ISEC Academy Orientation. Navigators are placed in cluster groups and are assigned a group of conference attendees and provide support and guidance during and after the summer conference. ISEC Navigators gain experience in mentoring, problem solving, event management, and large and small group facilitation. Navigators network with university senior administration, faculty, and staff from across campus as well as undergo training on admissions and university processes to assist in the recruitment of prospective students. Interested applications should value collaboration, teamwork, and inclusive excellence.
ISEC Navigator Coordinators serve as the student peer leaders to ISEC Navigators. In addition, navigator coordinators
support the ISEC Scholar Council in the development and execution of ISEC programming.
Navigator Coordinators are assigned a group of ISEC Navigators to supervise and support
in addition to serving in one of the following coordinating positions: Coordinator(s) of Recruitment & Operations, Coordinator(s) of Scholar Development,
and Coordinator(s) of Hospitality & Programming.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (Navigators) | 3.0 GPA (Navigator Coordinators)
- Good judicial record
- Faculty/staff recommendation
- Be present during ISEC Academy move-in weekend (meet scholars, develop plan, etc.)
- Assist with planning and implementation of ISEC Academy programs and activities
- Meet monthly with Student Success Retention Coordinator
Benefits:
- Impact the life and academic success of your peers
- Network with faculty, staff and community members
- Professional, leadership and personal development
- Earn up to 100 service hours
The 2021-22 application cycle will be announced on February 1, 2021.

Tracy Scott
Peer Coordinator
Senior
Louisville, Kentucky
Journalism; Minor-African American-Studies

Demetrius Steele
Peer Coordinator
Junior
Chicago, Illinois
Computer Science; Minor - Communications with a certificate in Leadership

Dailyn Tichenor
Peer Coordinator
Senior
Louisville, Kentucky
Recreation Administration; Concentration in Nonprofit Social Work

Shakyla Owens
Navigator
Sophomore
Clarksville, Tennessee
Accounting

Te'Awnah Hayden
Navigator
Sophomore
Lebanon, Kentucky
Elementary Education

Jahari Burnett
Navigator
Senior
Columbus, Ohio
Marketing

Ashley Hatcher
Navigator
Junior
Radcliff, Kentucky
Middle Grades Education w/ Concentration ELA

Destiny Smith
Navigator
Senior
Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Child Studies (Directors Certficate and Family Home Visiting Certificate)

Alanah McCray-Adams
Navigator
Sophomore
Owensboro, Kentucky
Entrepreneurship

Sidonia Brown
Navigator
Sophomore
Nashville, Tennessee
Child Studies

Jada Webster
Navigator
Sophomore
Indianapolis, Indiana
Psychscience and Spanish with a concentration in Clinical Science

Taja Brown
Navigator
Senior
Louisville, Kentucky
Paralegal Studies

DaShaun Van Cleave
Navigator
Junior
Decatur, Georgia
Broadcasting & Sports Management

Jazzlin Hamilton
Navigator
Senior
Louisville, Kentucky
News & Sports Reporting; Minor - Musical Theatre

Te'Onnika Hollowell
Navigator
Senior
Radcliff, Kentucky
Organizational Leadership with a minor in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

Davon Taylor
Navigator
Sophomore
Louisville, Kentucky
Broadcasting w/ a minor in Criminology

Keilen Frazier
Navigator
Sophomore
Louisville, Kentucky
Photojournalism and Public Relations

Talysia Downing
Navigator
Senior
Lexington, Kentucky
Social Work; Organizational Leadership
Not Pictured:
Jaden Adams
Kearra Boone
Talysia Downing
Mark Eric
Calen Gill
Kimberly Jefferson
Chesta Slaughter
Za'kia Miller
JaCory Nelson
Alexis Watkins
Justin Smith
Malyra Bendson
Daviea Bounds
Troy Davis
Daniel Gil Pupo
Darren Griggs
Yuritzi Lopez
Caleb Mason
Anthony Mathis
Sydney Reed
Braxton Sowell
Jennifer Zaragoza
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