Carl E. Jones, Executive Director

 

Overview

The Student Success and Retention Program (SSRP) is a university-wide initiative designed to curb student attrition while increasing the percentage of students who graduate from the University. The focus is on charting a course of success for students from "orientation to graduation." This is realized through the implementation of a comprehensive network of retention and other support services. The network of services is compartmentalized through five (5) program areas:   1) New Student Orientation, 2) Academic Support Services, 3) Quality Assurance, 4) Student Support Services, and 5) The Black Males Project.

 

Goal

The overall goal is to chart a course of success for each student from "orientation to graduation." The program is undergirded by the philosophy that all students can succeed, especially with the appropriate academic and social support.

 

Objectives

To increase the percentage of students who are retained from freshman year to sophomore year.
To improve the overall retention rate of students (over a four year period).
To increase the percentage of students who persist through graduation.
To improve customer service to students and other constituents.
To analyze retention trends and make recommendations for institutional response and change.

 

For more information on the Student Success and Retention Program, contact

Student Success and Retention Program
South Carolina State University
Post Office Box 7013
Orangeburg, SC 29117

(803) 536-7142