Meet the AIS² Team
All About AIS²
Our Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) offers an undergraduate education rooted in intellectual freedom, social justice, artistic expression, and the pursuit of knowledge. The Office of AIS² supports students through academic services that prepare them to contribute meaningfully in a complex world.
As “The Flagship” of Howard University, COAS and AIS² advance innovative teaching, research, training, and global service aimed at creating positive impact locally and worldwide. AIS² works with students, faculty, and leaders to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and safe spaces for all ideas.
LaTanya Brown-Robertson, PhD
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Associate Dean, Office of Academic Innovation and Student Success (AIS2)
Academic Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
l.brown-robertson@howard.edu
Ciara J. Williams
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Assistant Dean, Office of Academic Innovation & Student Success (AIS2)
Academic Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
ciara.williams@howard.edu
D'Asia Bethea, MSEd-HEA
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Assistant Director, Office of Academic Innovation & Student Success (AIS2)
Academic Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
dasia.bethea@howard.edu
Kea Jones
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Assistant Director of Student Affairs for Academic Advising, Admissions and Records
Academic Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
kea.jones@howard.eduAIS²: Where Innovation Meets Student Success
The COAS Office of AIS² (Academic Innovation and Student Success) is here to help you thrive—inside and outside the classroom. We support Howard University’s mission by:
- Promoting academic excellence through innovative teaching, dynamic learning experiences, and personalized student support.
- Expanding your perspective with programs that encourage open dialogue, diverse ideas, and deeper empathy—both in and beyond the classroom.
- Connecting you to real-world experiences through national and global research, internships, and hands-on learning that prepare you for what’s next.
- Building powerful partnerships with companies, organizations, and communities to help you explore career paths and create change.
- Developing your leadership by putting you at the center of your own journey—empowering you to lead, grow, and make an impact.
- Creating lifelong connections with our vibrant COAS alumni network to support your goals and expand your opportunities.
What We Do
Grievances/Escalations
Such as Grade Complaints, Professor Complaints. Students must first consult their instructor to determine how the final grade was calculated. If there is no resolution with the instructor, they should consult the department chair who may escalate the appeal to the college-level Grievance Committee. Please contact Ms. Kea Jones, AIS² Associate Director.
The Office of AIS² Works With Students and Faculty On Issues Related To:
In all your communication, send your full name, Bison ID#, and course CRN and title when applicable:
Academic Integrity and Misconduct.
Students must first consult with their instructor. If there is no resolution with the instructor, students must consult the department chair who may escalate the appeal to the college-level Grievance Committee. Please contact Ms. Kea Jones, AIS² Associate Director.
Current Students Academic Probation/Suspension Appeals/Suspension Stipulations
Students must first consult with their instructor. If there is no resolution with the instructor, students must consult the department chair who may escalate the appeal to the college-level Grievance Committee. Please contact Ms. Kea Jones, AIS² Associate Director.
Former Students Returning Appeals
Please contact Associate Director Ms. Kea Jones
Petitions Requesting Exceptions
You request an exception from the department offering the course from an instructor or Department Chair. If you appeal their decision, you may contact Associate Director Ms. Kea Jones.
Class Overrides/Approvals
Your contact for this issue is always your instructor of record. If the registration period has passed, Please contact Ms. Kea Jones if you still need to receive the recommendation of your instructor and/or Department Chair.
Interuniversity Transfers:Transfer credit
Your form must be fully completed before our Office of AIS² can provide a Dean’s Office signature.
Max Credit Overrides
Please contact AIS² Associate Director; Ms. Kea Jones.
Special Grade Reports
The form is submitted by your instructor or department chair to our Office of AIS². Only your instructor/Department Chair can send the signed form to Ms. Kea Jones.
Experiential Learning Scholarships
COAS vetted exchange programs, COAS approved faculty-led study away or study abroad programs. Note that we do not work on admission financial/scholarship package. Please contact AIS² Assistant Dean, Ms. Ciara Williams.
Programming of Major COAS Events
Freshman Orientation (Bison Week), COAS Graduation ceremonies, COAS Sponsored Corporate events, Flagship Network of Excellence events, COAS workshops on advising and experiential learning. Please contact AIS² Assistant Director Ms. Bethea.
For Accommodations please contact:
For accommodations related to health:
Dr. Paris L. Adon
Director Office of Student Services
Howard University
2455 4th Street NW | Washington DC, District of Columbia 20059
Phone: 202-238-2423
https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/about/departments/office-student-services
For accommodations related to exams:
The Office of the Provost and the College of Arts and Sciences do not establish the format for final examinations, as that is in the purview of faculty. Nor does the Office of the Provost approve any individual requests for exceptions on a course-by-course basis. Please communicate with the instructor regarding any request for an exception, and/or with the Department Chair.
For holds preventing you to register into your courses please contact:
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) does not place holds of any kind on students’ records. You should consult the following offices to discuss and request removing holds: Office of the Registrar (academic), Office of the Bursar (financial), and Student Health Center (medical).