Our Mission

The primary mission of the Academic Support and Enrichment Center which is a unit of the Division of Academic Affairs, is to maximize the academic success, personal and professional development and graduation of medical and health professions students while emphasizing service to minority and disadvantaged students. To achieve this mission the staff of ASEC recruits and supports all pre-health students at the undergraduate level and provides group and individual academic counseling for medical and health sciences students. ASEC faculty members serve as change agents and as resources regarding multiculturalism and diversity. The mission is focused on supporting the missions of East Carolina University, the Division of Health Sciences, and the Brody School of Medicine.

Our Vision

The Academic Support and Enrichment Center of the Brody School of Medicine is strongly committed to protecting and serving a diverse student population. Our administration is dedicated to encouraging all students to maximize their potential in all areas of the curriculum and personal development. It is essential that we create an environment that respects the individual, encourages leadership, fosters integrity and inspires each student to realize his/her full potential. The ASEC is committed to working collectively with the faculty and administration to make sure that every student is valued, every student is supported, and that every student grows in capacity to lead and serve.  

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Confidentiality

In addition to academic counseling, ASEC seeks to provide the students of the Division of Health Sciences with confidential counseling and psychiatric services designed to assess sources of stress, facilitate personal and academic growth, develop improved coping strategies, and serve as an advocacy service for students.

All information shared will remain completely confidential and will not be revealed to anyone outside the ASEC without written permission. Only in circumstances where there is reasonable suspicion of abuse of children or elderly persons, or where a client is likely to harm self or others, will protective measures be taken.

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Appointments

Services may be arranged in person at the reception area or by telephone. Appointments are arranged to accommodate student schedules either during regular office hours at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment outside those hours. Services are free and the ASEC is open year-round.

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Location

Our department office is located in 2N64 of the Brody Medical Sciences Building and serves the students, faculty, and staff of the school of medicine and the Division of Health Sciences.

ASEC Staff:

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