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Collaboration & Outreach is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes student retention and graduation. By prioritizing access and belonging, our areas ensures that every student feels welcome and valued, creating a foundation for academic and personal success.
Our mission is to enhance student success by providing comprehensive support services and fostering a sense of community. We aim to cultivate a campus community where every student can thrive academically and personally.
Collaboration & Outreach is integral to our university’s efforts to retain and graduate students. By creating a supportive environment and providing essential academic resources, we contribute significantly to the overall success and well-being of our students. Our efforts ensure that students not only remain enrolled but also thrive, ultimately achieving their academic and career aspirations.
The three academic support areas housed under Collaboration & Outreach are SH ELITE, Evolve, and ASPIRE. All three academic areas are dedicated to fostering intentional community and meaningful campus engagement.
SH ELITE (Establishing Leadership In & Through Education) is a success program established in 2010 to help increase retention and graduation rates of under-served students.
Evolve is a student support program housed in Academic Affairs that provides retention-based support services for transfer students. We want students who transfer to value their undergraduate experience and complete their journey at Sam Houston State University.
ASPIRE is comprised of 25 students, referred to as scholars, that are all pursuing their master's degree. These scholars partake in workshops, seminars, and professional development to aid them in their academic and professional journey.