Welcome to the Office of Retention and
Persistence
The mission of the ORP is to implement
strategies to improve the retention rate of students from one class level to
the next and to improve the persistence level of greater numbers of students to
the ultimate goal of graduation by providing first-time freshmen and transfer
students with a foundation in academic and social skills to be further enhanced
as they matriculate toward graduation.
The ORP is aligned with the mission of
University College to provide students with array of resources, specifically
designed to address the following areas:
1. Ensure matriculation from one class level to
the next through
appropriate academic advisement and course placement
2. Improve academic pursuits through the use of
tutorial assistance.
3. Enhance social engagement through interactions
with faculty,
staff and peer mentors.
4. Provide confidential and prompt attention to
academic
related grievances.
This unit provides academic support (Academic
Advising and Support Services) to first-time freshmen, continuing, and transfer
students.
Office of
Retention and Persistence, Dr. Constance R. Adams, Interim Executive Director
Office (256) 372-8418
Fax (256) 372-5648
Services:
Academic Advising
Tutorial Assistance Network
Changing Lanes Mentoring Program
Academic Student Ombudsman and Advocate
Related Links
University College
Academic Advising
Tutorial Assistance Network
Changing Lanes Mentoring Program
Academic Student Ombudsman and Advocate
Contact
Information
OFFICE
OF RETENTION AND PERSISTENCE
Dr.
Constance R. Adams
Interim Executive Director
Thomas Hall Room 127
P: (256) 372-4427
F: (256) 372-5648
constance.adams@aamu.edu
Ms. Devona
Sherrell
Administrative Assistant
Thomas Hall Room 130
P: 256-372-8418
F: 256-372-5648
devona.sherrell@aamu.edu
Mailing
Address
Alabama A&M University
Office of Retention and Persistence
Post Office Box 93
Normal, Alabama 35762