The Division of Academic Affairs

Student Retention Policy Council

The Student Retention Policy Council (SRPC) was established in response to the campus′ recognition of the importance of having a systematic and consistent infrastructure that supports students academically and personally to insure their academic success and facilitate graduation.

The SRPC serves the following purposes:

  1. to insure the development, implementation, and evaluation of a University Retention Plan to retain students and facilitate graduation that is aligned with the University Strategic Plan and the Enrollment Management Plan.
  2. to recommend campus policies and procedures that enhance retention efforts.
  3. to evaluate annually the Retention Action Plan and its goals and objectives recommending changes as appropriate.
  4. to coordinate retention efforts with recruitment and enrollment management efforts.
  5. to facilitate communication and interaction with the Enrollment Management Policy Council (EMPC).

The Dean for Undergraduate Studies shall serve as the University′s Chief Retention Officer and Chair of the SRPC. The membership of the Council is comprised of representatives from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Administration and Finance and a student representative from Associated Students, Inc. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Vice President for Administration and Finance serve as ex officio members.