Purpose
This strategic priority exists to strengthen student persistence, engagement, and overall success by creating a connected and supportive university experience from admission through graduation. As an open, polytechnic institution, Utah Tech serves a diverse student population with varying needs and pathways; this priority addresses the opportunity to ensure every student has access to coordinated academic support, meaningful engagement opportunities, and a strong sense of belonging. By aligning advising, co-curricular experiences, and campus life, this work will improve retention, enhance student achievement, and position graduates to be both career-ready and life-ready while strengthening institutional effectiveness and long-term enrollment stability.
Initiatives
- Coordinated Advising & Student Support
- active learning. active life.
- Athletics Excellence & Competitive Success
KPIs
- Undergraduate First-to-Second Year Retention Rate
- Utilization Rate of Advising and Support Services
- Percentage of Students Participating in Co-curricular, Extracurricular, or Campus-Sponsored Activities Each Semester
2026-27 Key Elements
- Expand Navigate capabilities to better support students
- Increase student engagement campus-wide through active learning. active life. (AL2), increasing hands-on learning opportunities and building career-readiness for all students
- Develop a creative content program to showcase student-athletes across all 18 sports
Pillar B Co-chairs
Dr. Linda Yu
Dean of the College of Business
Tamron Lee
Assistant VP and Dean of Students