Our MISSION

Through collaborative partnerships, Academic Support & Retention serves the campus community by leading innovative, research-informed, and equity-based educational opportunities to help undergraduate students thrive.

Our VISION

Together, we will advance The University of Iowa's priority of academic excellence through transformative student learning and success.

Our VALUES

  1. Student Support

  2. Collaboration

  3. Equity

  4. Inquiry & Learning

  5. Informed Change

Our OUTCOMES

  • Coordinate and assess academic initiatives, programs, and courses.​
  • Facilitate interventions and student support through actionable data and evidence-based practices.​
  • Identify groups of students who may experience challenges and coordinate campus-wide partnerships to promote equity and systemic change.​
  • Serve the campus community via training, workshops, and data sharing about the student experience.