Just as Project Success had impacted a number of students, it has also changed the life of counselor Aseret Loveland.

Loveland, a counselor in the Project Success office at IVCC, provides a number of services for many students.

“It has given me a lot of purpose in the sense of being able to give back to IVCC and the community but, most importantly, it’s been rewarding to guide and mentor students on a
whole different level,” Loveland says.

She has been able to do all these
things in her time here, and she continues to change lives every day.

She encourages every eligible student to apply for Project Success, saying, “They get one-on-one guidance from a counselor that gets to know them a little more, come up with
goals, help with the transfer process and get a better sense of financial literacy all while learning about academic and student services available to them.”

Loveland is not only a counselor, but a friend to many. “Aseret is an amazing counselor and an even better friend,” Sidney
Wilson, another Project Success employee, says.

Wilson continues, “She’s funny, has a great laugh, and is easy to relate and talk to. No matter what, she is always there to help and support you.”

Loveland works hard to have an inviting space and room for those who need her, and she is always excited to connect with new faces.

Loveland and the rest of the Project Success employees offer services to low-income, first-generation or disabled college students.

For Loveland, she always knew that Project Success was a career goal, and after spending eight years in the admissions office, her dreams came true.

“I was in Project Success as a student and didn’t really take full advantage of all the resources but knew I needed additional support,” she said in regard to why she chose this path.

As an IVCC graduate herself, Loveland aims to make new students aware of opportunities that she may not have appreciated during hertime as a student.

Loveland will continue making Project Success stronger.

For example, she said she plans to create a “fun recruitment video to showcase all the great things Project Success has to offer and what students get out of it,” as she feels like
there could always be more promotion of Project Success.

She along with the other counselors work hard to make the space welcoming and inviting all students eligible for this opportunity, while also coming up with engaging and educational workshops for students.

To learn more about Project Success, students can find information on the college website at https://www.ivcc.edu/projectsuccess/index.php.