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

• Liesl Folks, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
• Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs / Teaching and Learning
• Christine Salvesen, Associate Vice Provost, Student Success and Retention Innovation
• Amy Kimme Hea, Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Paul Blowers, Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering 
• Jen Ludwig, Director, Strategic Interventions and Data Management, SSRI
• Sarah Kyte, Senior Research Scientist, SSRI
• 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
• Chrissy Lieberman, Associate Dean Of Students, Dean of Students
• Christie Harper, Vice President, Campus Brand Engagement
• Maribel Alvarez, Interim Associate Vice Provost, Diversity and Inclusion
  Associate Research Social Scientist, Southwest Center
• Greg Heileman, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
• Alex Underwood, Registrar
• Lisa Elfring, Associate Vice Provost, Office of Instruction/Assessment
• Mark Ray, Architect, Academic Data, UAIR

Student success is impacted by academic, sociocultural, 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

Mark Ray, Architect, Academic Data, University Analytics and Institutional Research

Representatives

• Maribel Alvarez, Associate Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
• Laura Andrews, Senior Analyst, Student Success and Retention Innovation
• Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs / Teaching and Learning
• Ravneet Chadha, Executive Director, University Analytics and Institutional Research
• Carmin Chan, Director, Online Student Success
• Elliott Cheu, Distinguished Professor of Physics, College of Science
• Linda Denno, Associate Dean, College of Applied Science & Technology
• 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
• Karen Francis-Begay, Assistant Vice Provost, Native American Initiatives
• Marla Franco, Assistant Vice Provost, Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
• Amanda Gluski, Associate Registrar
• 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
• Sean Kramer, Senior Academic Advisor, CAPLA
• Sarah Kyte, Senior Research Scientist, Student Success and Retention Innovation
• Chrissy Lieberman, Associate Dean Of Students
• Jennifer Ludwig, Senior Associate Director, Student Success and Retention Innovation
• Abra McAndrew, Assistant Vice President, Access Engagement and Opportunity
• Letty Molina-Gutierrez, Senior Academic Advisor, College of Education
• Marisa Pope-Malings, Associate Director, College of Engineering
• Maggie Ramirez, Assistant Director, PSIO
• Alex Robie, Senior Project Director, Office of University Initiatives
• Rachael Ronald, Assistant Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Lucas Schalewski, Director, Assessment and Research
• Lindsay Shekleton-Clark, Coordinator, Fine Arts
• 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, Assistant Vice Provost, Distance Education
• Arthur Young, Executive Director, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Working Sub-Groups

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (led by Maribel Alvarez)

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

Trellis – Enhanced Collaboration (co-led by Darcy Van Patten and Nikolas Glazier Hodge