We take a collaborative and holistic approach to student success planning
A Collaborative Approach Heading link
An executive committee has been organized under the leadership of Interim Senior Vice Provost for Academic Programs, Student Success, and Effectiveness, Nikos Varelas, to provide strategic direction and oversight of the Chancellor’s Student Success Initiative. The committee is charged with:
- Advancing progress toward our goals,
- Providing recommendations for project priorities, and
- Developing strategies focused on integrating and scaling a comprehensive portfolio of eight program elements proven to boost student outcomes.
Essential Elements for Student Success Heading link
Guided by data and the national best practices on the factors that promote belonging, thriving, and long-term academic success in research universities, we have centered our efforts around integrating and scaling a comprehensive portfolio of program elements proven to boost student outcomes.
8 Essential Elements Heading link
1 Recruitment and degree pathways
Seamless pathways and personalized degree planning
2 Pre-matriculation Programming
Coordinated transition to college, in and out of the classroom
3 Financial Support
Expanding access to excellence with full financial aid support for nearly two-thirds of all UIC undergraduates
4 Proactive Advising
Targeted, data-informed, growth-mindset student advising services and tools
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5 Teaching and Learning Innovation
Partnering with faculty to enhance classroom achievement
6 Responsive Academic Support
Robust resources and interventions to help students toward timely graduation
7 Research, Career-oriented and Experiential Learning
High-impact opportunities to enhance learning and career preparation
8 Health and Well-being
Integrated, community-oriented approach to a thriving, health-promoting campus