Student Life Director Amy Moore Celebrates 11 Years of Building Community at LSCO

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Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) hosts numerous student activities throughout the school year. There are many ways to get actively involved in campus life, serve the school, and form a strong community. Connecting with other students and faculty through these activities is a big part of making LSCO a welcoming environment for all. Behind all of these well-orchestrated events and campus initiatives is Director of Student Life Amy Moore.  
  
In her position, Moore is responsible for the development and coordination of all student activities. Additionally, she is an advisor for the Student Government Association (SGA) and oversees the Gator Food Pantry and campus Clothing Closet. She champions students to succeed in and outside of the classroom through her many roles.  
  
“There is so much more to the college experience than what happens in the classroom,” Moore said. “Study after study shows that students who are more engaged in campus life are more successful in college. That’s where my job comes in – helping students be successful.” 
  
This July marked her 11-year anniversary at LSCO. She was first hired as an administrative assistant in the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. From there, Moore moved to the workforce development department, and then worked with public information and marketing before stepping into her current role as Director of Student Life. Prior to starting at LSCO, she worked in journalism where she wrote locally for both the Port Arthur News and the Beaumont Enterprise. 
  
Moore has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. She’s also a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. Her time as a student and knowledge of higher education help her excel in engaging students across the college.  
  
“All the pieces of my education and work history play a role in my day-to-day responsibilities at LSCO,” she said. “As a former reporter and trained counselor, I’m curious about people and their stories. I want to know more about them, to find out where they come from, and where they want to go. My different positions on campus have given me the opportunity to learn so much about how LSCO operates and the different ways our college can be the place where lives are changed.” 
  
One of her greatest values in her work is making sure students feel well equipped to succeed in whatever they’re doing. She enjoys helping students connect with each other, their professors, and plug into student organizations. Moore hopes when students graduate, they know LSCO gave them the support they needed.  
  
“I want students to be able to look back and know that we helped them build who they are,” Moore said. “I want to be able to say we helped them pave the way to wherever they want to go.”  
  
Moore has many ties to Orange County and LSCO. She grew up in Bridge City, was a dual credit student at LSCO during high school, and at one point was taking LSCO classes with both her mom and sister. Two of Moore’s three children have taken classes at LSCO and her husband, Andrew Moore, also works on campus, teaching in the Math Lab. 
  
Outside of work, Moore supports her kids at school events, reads, walks her dog, and enjoys supporting local businesses and attending local events. She values her family, staying active, and staying involved within the community.