The Division of Student Development and Success, led by Heidi Anderson-Isaacson, vice president of Student Development and Success, offers curricular and co-curricular programs that support a student’s changing and evolving needs – academically, socially and personally – from matriculation to graduation. Our commitment to collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students ensures our ability to provide holistic support for students in developing a strong connection to the campus community. Mentorship opportunities with peers, staff and faculty assist students in developing a network of support to guide them toward success and timely degree completion.

Located on the first floor of Founders Hall (aka Main Street), the office of the Dean of Students (FO 119) serves as the central office for the entire Division of Student Development and Success. 

Vision Statement

To provide a signature co-curricular experience as purposeful, outcomes-based, and assessment oriented as the Alverno curriculum. 

Mission Statement

Building a culture of success by engaging students in activities and educational opportunities desiged to support and empower each student to reach their unique potential as an effective citizen and leader.

Outcomes

• Improve one-year undergraduate retention rate from 72% to 75% with an aspiration of 82% 
• Six-year graduation rates increase from 42% to 60% by 2026 
• Retention rates increase from 72% to 82% by 2026
• Improve the retention rates of our most academically at-risk (Alverno Success) 

Statement and Goals for Justice, Inclusion and Compassion

The Division of Student Development and Success is actively working towards addressing and meeting our goals for Justice, Inclusion and Compassion.  You can keep up with our progress below.

Spring 2022 Progress

Fall 2021 Progress

The Division of Student Development and Success is comprosed of following departments, each one playing a key role in our college students' co-curricular and out-of-class experience:

• Academic Advising
• Alverno A-Store
• Alverno Inferno Athletics
• Campus Safety
• Counseling & Health Services
• Dean of Students Office
• Global Exchange Office
• Residence Life
• Student Activities & Leadership

Office Hours - Founders Hall, Room 119 (across from Inferno Cafe)

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.

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