College of Arts and Letters Advisors

Whitney Milliken Student Success Coordinator (931) 221-7897 millikenl@apsu.edu Education: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Organization Communication from Murray State University Location: McReynolds 108 Schedule Appointment

Whitney Milliken is a Clarksville native and began her career at Austin Peay in 2008. Her professional experience includes work as an academic advisor and student success coordinator working with CoAL students. Whitney has prior experience coordinating the Peer Leader program, teaching peer leadership courses, APSU 1000, and PASS 0900. Whitney is passionate about helping students be successful and helping them navigate their way through the college experience. 

Ryan Darensbourg Student Success Professional (931) 221-6587 darensbourgr@apsu.edu Education: Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services from Western Illinois University Majors Advised: English, Dance, History, Philosophy and Religion, Foreign Languages, Literature, Music, and Theatre  Location: Harned Hall 107 Schedule Appointment

Ryan is a native of Baton Rouge, La, and began his career at Austin Peay in the fall of 2021. As a student affairs professional his experiences included work in a variety of student service areas including academic advising, disability resources, student development, and career development. Ryan is motivated by the opportunity to assist students in maximizing their college experience and accomplishing their higher education goals. In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, playing Frisbee golf with his son, and hiking!

Ashton Hite  Academic Advisor (931) 221-6589 hiteac@apsu.edu Education: Bachelor of Science in Education from Austin Peay State University  Majors Advised: Art and Communications  Location: McReynolds 114 Schedule Appointment

Ashton Hite is a native of Richmond, Kentucky. She started at APSU in 2011 as a transfer student and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education. For 8 years she taught middle school in both the CMCSS and Robertson County School districts. Ashton has her Project Management Certification and enjoys working in a professional setting. She currently resides with her husband, 5-year old son, and dog in Clarksville. In her spare time, you can find her attending concerts, festivals, sporting events, thrifting and watching her son play sports!

Demetrius Hobbs College Possible Coach (931) 221-6868 hobbsd@apsu.edu  Location: McReynolds 112

Demetrius S. Hobbs began serving as a Student Success Coach in the Fall of 2022 but previously worked on campus with Austin Peay’s newspaper, The Allstate. Demetrius graduated from Austin Peay State University in December 2021 with a B.A. in Engineering Technology. Demetrius is passionate about assisting students on campus and navigating challenges and successes that come with their college careers.