Troy University Athletics
Two Join Student-Athlete Services Staff, Ash Promoted
4/16/2018 10:28:00 AM | General
TROY, Alabama – Hilary Parkin and Kailah Dozier have been announced as academic advisors in the student-athlete services department, while Cody Ash received a promotion to assistant director.
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"We are excited to have Hilary and Kailah join our staff," assistant director of athletics for student-athlete services Rebecca Whetstone said. "They are great additions, and each bring a unique ability to their positions. Additionally, the promotion of Cody to assistant director is well-deserved as he is an important asset to this department."
All three are familiar names within the department.
Parkin served as a graduate assistant with the office of student-athlete services in 2013. After graduating, she pursued her business career with Troy Sports Properties to promote college athletics marketing and the Guelph Chamber of Commerce advocating for business prosperity. Parkin oversees the academic progress of the women's basketball and the women's track programs acting as the liaison between student-athletes, coaches and on-campus faculty and staff.
Dozier served as an admissions counselor for a nearly three years in the Troy University office of admissions. She currently serves as the academic coordinator for Troy's women soccer team and men's track & field/cross country team. Her primary responsibilities include the development of academic degree programs, assists in the growth of study skills and time management, as well as the overall guidance for student success at the collegiate level.Â
Ash joined Troy athletics in 2016 after serving as the director of IMPACT in the Troy admissions office, implementing university orientation programs and recruiting new Troy students. In the role of senior academic advisor, Ash is the secondary point of contact for all administration within the Trojan Academic Center. Working predominately with the Troy football and volleyball program, his primary duties include: developing graduation plans, organizing study groups, and maintaining the academic goals and standards necessary for success.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow along on Twitter at @TroyAthletics.
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"We are excited to have Hilary and Kailah join our staff," assistant director of athletics for student-athlete services Rebecca Whetstone said. "They are great additions, and each bring a unique ability to their positions. Additionally, the promotion of Cody to assistant director is well-deserved as he is an important asset to this department."
All three are familiar names within the department.
Parkin served as a graduate assistant with the office of student-athlete services in 2013. After graduating, she pursued her business career with Troy Sports Properties to promote college athletics marketing and the Guelph Chamber of Commerce advocating for business prosperity. Parkin oversees the academic progress of the women's basketball and the women's track programs acting as the liaison between student-athletes, coaches and on-campus faculty and staff.
Dozier served as an admissions counselor for a nearly three years in the Troy University office of admissions. She currently serves as the academic coordinator for Troy's women soccer team and men's track & field/cross country team. Her primary responsibilities include the development of academic degree programs, assists in the growth of study skills and time management, as well as the overall guidance for student success at the collegiate level.Â
Ash joined Troy athletics in 2016 after serving as the director of IMPACT in the Troy admissions office, implementing university orientation programs and recruiting new Troy students. In the role of senior academic advisor, Ash is the secondary point of contact for all administration within the Trojan Academic Center. Working predominately with the Troy football and volleyball program, his primary duties include: developing graduation plans, organizing study groups, and maintaining the academic goals and standards necessary for success.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow along on Twitter at @TroyAthletics.
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