Student Outreach & Support (SOS)

Towson University assists students with navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles—whether large or small. We help students connect with the support and resources they need.

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Mission 

Student Outreach and Support (SOS) promotes student success by accompanying students through life challenges and connecting them with university and community resources.  SOS creates an inclusive and welcoming environment to promote student health and well-being, self-advocacy, and resilience guiding students to live self-directed lives and reach their goals.

Vision 

Every TU student has someone who will listen and help them reach their fullest potential.

How We Support Students

Our team of caring staff in Student Outreach & Support are committed to supporting students and making a difference in their lives at Towson University. Our approach is solution-focused problem solving through motivational interviewing, self-advocacy and coaching. We help students navigate the university’s processes across a wide range of departments and services. Providing coordination of care, on- and off-campus referrals and interventions, and assisting students in crisis during and after an experience or life event is part of our daily work.

Need Help? 

Students: Get help with academics, finances, mental health and more.

For Students

Faculty/Staff: Learn how to recognize, respond and refer students in distress. 

For Faculty/Staff

Meet the Team

Jimmy Thren

Jimmy Thren

Assistant Dean & Director
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Laurianne Brown

Laurianne Brown

Assistant Director
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Jaleesa Thomas

Jaleesa Thomas

Student Outreach and Support Coordinator
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Jessica Murry Zellers

Jessica Murry Zellers

Student Outreach and Support Coordinator
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