Office of Retention and Student Success

The Office of Retention and Student Success (ORSS) is a unit of Enrollment Management designed to enhance student success and persistence through graduation. This is accomplished by coordinating retention activities between academic and student affairs divisions; providing referrals to campus resources and support services; supporting and monitoring students’ academic progress; coordinating activities with the Academic Advisement and Mentoring Program (AAMP); and coordinating programs that foster the academic success of students.

 MISSION

The mission of the Office of Retention and Student Success is to enhance student success, satisfaction and retention through student-centered programs, services, and assessment.

OFFICE STAFF

Tara W. Aikens, Director
Teah L. Jones, Retention Specialist
Elisha N. Simmons, Retention Assistant
Dana R. Barnes, Office Assistant

LOCATION:

The Office of Retention and Student Success is located on the second floor of Whiting Hall, Rooms 246 and 259. The testing lab is located on the first floor of Whiting Hall, Room 128.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Savannah State University
Office of Retention & Student Success
P.O. Box 40284
Whiting Hall, 259 - Tompkins Rd.
Savannah, Georgia 31404
Telephone (912) 353-3112
Facsimile: (912) 691-5551

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM. - 5:00 PM
or by appointment

Test registration/information is located on the bookshelf on the second floor of Whiting Hall near rooms 246 and 259.