The Thrive Center

The Thrive Center for Learning, Calling, and Career exists to educate students for academic success and to lead purposeful lives. Our goal is to help students become proactive learners who understand the skills they have and how to build on them. We also aim to help students develop a clear sense of identity, participate in a wide variety of experiences to discover and affirm a sense of purpose, and be prepared to enter job search processes.

Calling and Career Development

Get resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, finding a job, and more!

Academic Support Services

Learn how to get the most out of our academic support services, including academic advising, writing assistance, library tutorials, and more!

Off-Campus Programs

Take advantage of the many study abroad programs available to you, including the CCCU’s “GlobalEd” options!

Interdisciplinary Studies

Learn how you can pull together a unique college major based on your own unique experience and objectives!

Testing Center

The Montreat College Testing Center offers individualized testing services to students enrolled in SAS and AGS programs.

Thrive Center Staff

Portrait of Karen Eilers

Karen Eilers
Director of Career Development
karen.eilers@montreat.edu

Portrait of Ashley Rhymer

Ashley Rhymer
Director of Academic Support
ashley.rhymer@montreat.edu

Portrait of Marie Wisner

Dr. Marie Wisner
Associate Dean for Calling and Career
marie.wisner@montreat.edu