A recording is now available of the campuswide 150 Forward Progress Update focused on student success held April 15. The recording can be accessed on the University of Arkansas' YouTube channel.

The event focused on how the university is enhancing and supporting student success through various programs and services. Chancellor Charles Robinson kicked off the event before campus leaders provided updates on student enrollment, retention and graduation rates, future enrollment projections, scholarships, academic support, teaching resources, graduate student resources, and Student Affairs initiatives.

"It takes each and every one of us working together to maximize outcomes for our students," said Chancellor Robinson. "Every student matters — every single one.  We have to get to know our students, engage them, figure out what they need and make sure we meet their needs.  And that takes the entire campus community."

Leaders who presented at the event include Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment management and dean of admissions; Deborah Korth, senior associate vice provost for student success and academic excellence; Ed Pohl, dean of Graduate School and International Education; and Jeremy Battjes, vice chancellor for student affairs. Industrial engineering student Kathy Ortiz also shared her personal story and how the university has helped her succeed.

This progress update was the second event in a three-part series of progress updates taking place this month, each highlighting a pillar of the 150 Forward Strategic Plan. A recording of the April 10 Employer of Choice update is also available on the university's YouTube channel. The final event, focused on Research Excellence, will be held April 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the E.J. Ball Courtroom at the School of Law.

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