Help us, help students
Our tools make it easier for faculty and advisors to quickly and intentionally reach out to students before it’s too late to get back on track to successfully complete and persist.
Allows instructors to identify students who are struggling academically or not attending class regularly.
Activities that faculty can do during the first three weeks of the semester to greatly enhance your student's chances for success.
UVU students, alumni, staff and faculty share their stories of persistence and resilience despite hardship during their education journey. The project is a video library of their stories.
A confidential referral service that allows First-Year Experience & Student Retention to reach out to struggling students.
A program for students who may need to take some time away from their studies for reasons such as serving a religious or humanitarian mission, military service, medical reasons, etc.
A committee comprised of faculty members representing each of UVU's colleges and schools.
Help guide students through barriers or questions they have about how to navigate university processes and access resources.
Learn about the Dean's List and view students who have been awarded this honor.
UVU completion resident waivers aim to reduce financial barriers and provide additional support to help students near completion and students returning to UVU to finish strong.
Great awards for great people.
The Student Advocate Award is given annually to one faculty member and one staff member who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to student success.
Melinda Barber, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, is a professional teacher who has brought her skills to the School Health program which has greatly benefited our students. She is a master teacher who understands differentiation, higher order thinking, multiple methods of instruction, objectives, assessment, and overall classroom management. Her years of practical experience in secondary education have greatly influenced our students for the better. Melinda is up to date on her technology usage and willing to learn and teach with the latest technology, which is a great model for students as they learn to be educators. Melinda is an amazing team player. She is extremely thoughtful, kind, empathetic and is very easy to work with. She has been willing to take on extra work that needs to be done, without complaint. She models exceptional care in a way that all faculty could aspire to. Coming from secondary education, Melinda brings a wealth of experience and skill that is not always seen in higher education.
Peni demonstrates a high degree of intercultural competency and a true understanding of student development theory in his work of supporting the needs of diverse individuals. He is steadfast in serving first-year students interested in Woodbury School of Business programs and managing one of the largest caseloads in the First-year Advising Center. This past year Peni has received a high number of Satisfaction Surveys (50), all rating their appointment with him as "one of the best" or above average. He brings unique experience and passion to his work with, and advocacy for, diverse student populations. Specifically, Peni has a unique ability to connect with Pacific Islanders (one of the most at-risk student populations nationwide). When not working with a student in his office - he can often be found in our center's waiting area: checking in with students, striking up conversations, and confirming students have checked in and are in the right place.
