Student Retention & Success
Connecting to Institutional Priorities
Having completed two data-driven University-wide reviews of current offerings and operations – Academic Program Review and Administrative Activities Review – UA established its plan for the next three years, outlining the important decisions and actions needed to help the University be distinctive in a crowded, competitive higher education landscape.
Two of the four priorities guiding the Action Plan relate directly to student retention and completion:
- Increase Success of Our Students
Provide high quality instruction, opportunities for career preparation, and excellent support services to achieve steady and timely academic progress toward graduation. - Emphasize Academic Distinctiveness
Offer in-demand degree programs and those that make UA distinctive; conduct high-quality, focused research in specific areas of strength; and, engage with the community in driving the economic development of the region through strong public-private partnerships.
Amongst a host of deliverables, this plan is designed to:
- align University resources to build on notable areas of strength,
- increase revenue by attracting more students to those areas,
- prioritize areas of investment, and
- control expenditures throughout the University.