Student Success & Retention Innovation (SSRI)
SSRI works to support the success of undergraduate students through our individual departments and strategic relationships.
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Assessment & Research |
C.A.T.S. Academics |
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SALT Center |
SSRI Strategy Team |
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THINK TANK |
Thrive Center |
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Transfer Student Center |
MISSION
Student Success & Retention Innovation supports the success of all undergraduates at the University of Arizona; increases retention and graduation rates through strengths-based programming, evidence-based practices, and robust assessment; and serves as a nationally-recognized example in public higher education for student success and degree completion.
Annual Report
STRATEGIES
Put Student Needs First
Anchor decisions, policies, and programmatic choices in student centered approaches.
Offer Direct Support to Students
Provide well-resourced, accessible and inclusive support that quickly adapts to dynamic student needs.
Promote Culture of Student Success
Create an affirming environment that fosters resilience, nurtures a growth mindset and promotes sense of belonging.
Partner for Academic & Personal Success
Advance productive and supportive relationships among faculty, advisors, staff, students, families, donors and alumni.
Proactive and Early Outreach
Identify and positively guide individual students toward their goals, providing reinforcing feedback through proactive and early outreach efforts.
Advance Educational Equity
Advocate for and offer support to first-generation students and those from low-income families and historically underserved groups.
Encourage Scholarly Leadership
Develop staff as active participants in their fields, encourage them to continue learning and advancing their own skills, expertise and knowledge contribution