Student Success

Welcome to the Division of Student Success

Greetings and ROAR, Paine College Family!

It is my joy to welcome you to the Division of Student Success, the heartbeat of support, belonging, and transformation here at the Historic Paine College. As a proud Paine College graduate and now Vice President for Student Success, it is both an honor and a calling to help guide today’s scholars along the same pathways that shaped me.

At Paine, we believe every student possesses extraordinary potential and our mission is to help you unlock it. Whether you are exploring academic support, seeking leadership opportunities, navigating campus life, or simply looking for a place where you can thrive and be fully seen, you have found it here. Our team is committed to walking beside you, cheering for you, and equipping you with the tools, resources, and experiences needed to help you achieve every goal you set.

Paine College is a community where you belong, where you matter, and where your dreams are nurtured. The ROAR you bring to this campus will echo far beyond your years here, and we are excited to support you every step of the way.

Welcome to possibility.
Welcome to purpose.
Welcome to the Paine College experience where transformation begins, and your future takes shape.

With Lion Pride,
Ala’Torya V. Cranford, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Success
Proud Paine College Alumna