The Retention Steering Committee was established in 2021, to ensure there is a focus on this student success and retention across the institution.  The committee works to advance and support retention efforts within colleges and units. 

MEMBERS

• Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski, Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Advising
• Laura Andrews, Senior Analyst, SSRI Strategy Team
• Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs / Teaching and Learning
• Ron Marx, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
• Greg Heileman, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
• Amy Kimme Hea, Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Sarah Kyte, Senior Research Scientist, SSRI
• Chrissy Lieberman, Associate Dean Of Students, Dean of Students
• Jen Ludwig, Director, Strategic Interventions and Data Management, SSRI
• Mark Ray, Architect, Academic Data, UAIR
• Christine Salvesen, Associate Vice Provost, Student Success and Retention Innovation
• Alex Underwood, Registrar
• Kasey Urquidez, Vice President, Enrollment Management/Dean, Undergraduate Admissions
• Art Young, Executive Director, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Kendal Washington White, Vice Provost, Campus Life / Dean of Students

Student success is impacted by academic, social, financial, and wellness related factors. Therefore, supporting the persistence and completion of all students requires a broad network of partners across the university and in the colleges. This group will serve as an information hub and space to coordinate around issues and initiatives impacting persistence. Drawing on innovative approaches and also established, high-impact practices, the team will provide leadership around complimentary and effective practices to best support the persistence and completion of all University of Arizona undergraduates. Core areas of focus include student outreach, broadening participation in persistence efforts, and data-driven decision-making.

Co-Leads

Christine Salvesen, Associate Vice Provost, Student Success and Retention Innovation (SSRI)

Mark Ray, Architect, Academic Data, University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR)

Representatives

• Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski, Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Advising
• Laura Andrews, Senior Analyst, SSRI Strategy Team
• Meredith Aronson, Architect, IT Business, Digital Experience Technology
• Mark Barton, Bursar and Director, Catcard Services
• David Boulton, Assistant Director, School of Music
• Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs / Teaching and Learning
• Ravneet Chadha, Chief Data Officer, and Associate Vice President, UAIR
• Carmin Chan, Senior Director, Online Student Success Initiatives
• Elliott Cheu, Associate Vice President, University Research Institutes
• Linda Denno, Associate Dean, College of Applied Science & Technology
• Kendra Dyck-Thompson, Manager, Assessment and Research
• Lisa Elfring, Associate Vice Provost, Office of Instruction and Assessment
• Rebecca Field, Academic Coordinator, Pharmacy
• Melanie Fleck, Coordinator, Public Health Undergraduate Programs
• Danielle Flink, Specialist, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
• Marla Franco, Assistant Vice Provost, Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives 
• Felisia Tagaban Gaskin, Director, Native SOAR (Student Outreach, Access and Resiliency)
• Amanda Gluski, Associate Registrar
• Fiona Grugan, Program Coordinator, Senior, International Student Engagement, International Student Services
• Christie Harper, Vice President, Campus Brand Engagement
• Greg Heileman, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
• Noel Hennessey, Assistant Director, College of Engineering
• James Hunt, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Ashley Hurand, Assistant Director, University Analytics and Institutional Research
• Amy Kimme Hea, Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Betheny King, Retention Specialist, College of Applied Science and Technology
• Nicole Kontak, Assistant Dean, College of Applied Science & Technology
• Sean Kramer, Sr. Academic Advisor, College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
• Sarah Kyte, Senior Research Scientist, SSRI Strategy Team
• Chrissy Lieberman, Associate Dean of Students
• Jennifer Ludwig, Director, SSRI Strategy Team
• Jamie Matthews, Sr. Associate Director, Residential Education in Housing and Residential Life
• Abra McAndrew, Assistant Vice President, Access Engagement and Opportunity
• Shelley McGrath, Director, Transfer Credit and Articulation
• Michelle McKelvey, Director, Thrive Center
• Gabrielle Miller, Assistant Vice Provost, SALT Center
• Letty Molina-Gutierrez, Senior Academic Advisor, College of Education
• Marisa Pope-Malings, Associate Director, College of Engineering
• Marisol Quiroz, Director, CATS Academics
• Jenny Nirh, Director, SSRI Strategy Team
• Marco Ortiz, Director, THINK TANK
• Blanca Payne, Associate Director, Student Success, College of Fine Arts
• Celina Ramirez, Vice President, University Initiatives
• Alex Robie, Senior Project Director, Office of University Initiatives
• Nancy Rodriguez Lorta, Senior Director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
• Rachael Ronald, Assistant Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Jenna Rutschman, Director, Marketing Strategy, Campus Brand Engagement
• Noelle Sallaz, Associate Director, International Student Services
• Leticia Soto-Delgadillo, Executive Director, The A Center 
• Collin Stout, Senior Academic Advisor, College of Science
• Stephanie Thiltges, Senior Academic Advisor, College of Nursing
• Laura Ullrich, Director, Eller Undergraduate Programs
• Alex Underwood, Registrar
• Kasey Urquidez, Vice President, Enrollment Management
• Darcy Van Patten, Executive Director, Student and Academic Technologies
• Jeremiah Webb, Senior Academic Advisor, College of Humanities 
• Sarah Wieland, Production Manager, Principal, Digital Experience Technology
• Arthur Young, Executive Director, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Working Sub-Groups

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (led by Michelle McKelvey)

Persistence – Education and Training (co-led by Jen Ludwig and Amanda Gluski)

Trellis – Enhanced Collaboration (led by Darcy Van Patten )