The Student Achievement Collaborative, under the direction of the Provost, focuses on the success of all undergraduate students at Utah State University. Through a combination of organizational and shared resources the Collaborative develops and administers innovative strategies designed to meet institutional retention and completion goals while emphasizing the University’s commitment to access and student achievement.
Learn more about the work USU's Office of Data and Analytics is doing to identify what helps students persist and graduate from college. This informs what resources, programs, and supports USU needs to provide to enable the success of all its students.
Front & Center, created and supported by the Student Achievement Collaborative, brings together student success content to support our student-facing teams on all campuses. In addition to the monthly newsletter, campus partners will share insights to enhance your work with students in any arena. Join your colleagues virtually, for now, to develop your skills as an excellent student success professional.
Collaborative Teams
Career Design Center
Kevin Schwemmin
- Career exploration and design
- University-wide career education
- Employer engagement and post-graduation opportunities
- Access to experiential learning opportunities
University and Exploratory Advising
Shelly Kotynek
- Major exploration
- Academic advisor training
- Peer advising
- Associate degree support
Academic Support and General Education
Harrison Kleiner
- Habits of Mind Courses
- USU 1730: Strategies for Academic Success
- Academic Support Alliance
- USU 1010: University Connections
Student Orientation & Transition Services
Lisa Simmons
- Resources to help incoming students — Freshmen, Transfer Students, and Returning Students
- Orientation
- Connections
- Aggie Parents & Family
- Leave of absence/deferment process
- Enrollment and Yield
Academic Belonging and Learning Excellence
Heidi Kesler
- Academic Belonging
- Aggie First Scholars
- Aggie Advocates
- Student Support Services (TRIO)
- Notification of Leave
- Learning Excellence
- Habits of Mind Course Instruction
- Supplemental Instruction
- Academic Success Coaching
- Student Retention & Completion
- Retention Scholarships
- Completion Grants
- Continuing Student Enrollment Management
Office of Data & Analytics
Jeff Aird
- Leverage analytics in a balanced and open way to facilitate student success
- Empower greater intentionality in the organizational decision making process
- Encourage collaboration as the primary vehicle for progress
- Uphold a commitment to excellence as a student-centered university
Statewide Campuses
Andrea Hunt
As Utah's land-grant institution, USU serves communities across the state including eight Statewide Campuses, two residential campuses (USU Eastern and USU Blanding), and 23 Statewide education centers, in addition to the main residential campus in Logan, Utah.
- Partner with academic and student services to promote student success
- Provide localized support and opportunities for students
- Offer a wide array of certificates, programs, and flexible course options
Student Affairs
David Pruden
- Promote involvement and leadership development to all students
- Cultivate growth through student organizations and co-curricular programs focused on intentional student learning
- Exemplify student empowerment and enhance academic success
University Registrar
Fran Hopkin
- Maintain and refine academic policies and procedures with student success in mind
- Promote student registration policies and procedures that are consistent with student success goals and est practices
- Assure that students have access to accurate and timely student records
Strategic Enrollment Management
Corey Mikkelsen
- Ensure that student success is equitably and consistently the focus from recruitment through onboarding
- Provide a line of communication from the division of Enrollment Management to the Collaborative
Online Education
Ryan Hobbs
- Provide insights into the online student experience
- Ensure that student success is at the forefront of the online student experience