Student Retention & Educational Innovation

The mission of the Office for Student Retention & Educational Innovation is based on the premise that all students should have a full, positive, and well-textured collegiate experience; however, that experience should also include preparation for what is to come after graduating, whether that be further education or a career or both.  

Students should be supported academically, and obstacles or impediments that cause a lack of academic focus should be addressed. Programming and support will be given towards persistence, retention, and timely graduation. Moreover, and more specifically, the office aims to support and develop student programming that enriches experiences, builds cohesion and a sense of belonging to the University, and fosters warm relationships with peers, faculty members, and staff.  

We will strive to find student successes in and out of the classroom and collaborate with others on and off campus to do so. We will celebrate student successes throughout the process and highlight achievements, development, and growth.