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About Student Success and Retention

At Upper Iowa University, Student Success and Retention is here to support you throughout your academic journey. We provide proactive outreach to ensure you receive important information and stay connected to campus resources. We understand that students, especially new students, receive a lot of information at once, and it would be challenging to remember everything. Your Student Success and Retention team is here to listen, encourage, and help you make the most of your UIU experience.

Assistance

Student Success and Retention can offer assistance in a variety of ways, including one-on-one support:

  • Assist with goal setting, time management skills, note-taking skills, test-taking strategies, and effective methods for studying.
  • Connect you with campus resources, including tutoring, counseling, and accessibility services.
  • Clarify your understanding of academic policies.
  • Support you with a wide range of academic and campus related questions.
  • Help connect you with your advisor.
  • Check in with you during key points of the term to ensure you stay on track.
  • Help you navigate challenges that may affect academic progress.
  • Assist in creating personalized success plans.
  • Help you interpret academic alerts or early-warning notifications.
  • Support you during transitions– such as changing majors.
Schedule An Appointment

Student Succcess and Retention Staff

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Heather Martin

Director, Student Success and Retention

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Nikki Battle

Student Success and Retention Specialist

Resources

Academic Tools

Learn more about various academic topics related to succeeding in college.

Academic Support Services

Tutoring, Writing and other services