by Jeremy Battjes | Apr 2, 2024 | From the VC
The University set a record overall retention rate for U of A freshmen from fall 2023 to spring 2024 of 95%. This is an increase of nearly 1% from the previous year, and the biggest increase since 2020. One of the programs that contributed to this success is Freshman...
by Jeremy Battjes | Mar 1, 2024 | From the VC
February was a short month, even in this Leap Year, but we had a lot of things going on, from events celebrating Black History Month to Student Affairs offices starting to relocate due to upcoming renovations in the Arkansas Union. Greek Life picked up numerous awards...
by Jeremy Battjes | Jan 26, 2024 | From the VC
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to welcome the new year and a new strategic plan, Advancing Student Affairs. The division began the planning process in May 2023 to help organize and harness the work of Student Affairs professionals, departments, and...
by Jeremy Battjes | Nov 28, 2023 | From the VC
It never ceases to amaze me when the end of the semester comes around. In some ways it feels like we just started the school year and in other ways it feels like we should be finished with the entire year by now. The last day of fall classes will be December 7. Finals...
by Jeremy Battjes | Nov 3, 2023 | From the VC
Homecoming is always a special time, and the Razorback spirit was palpable on campus this year. Division and campus wide collaborations resulted in time honored traditions while also creating new ones. National Pan-Hellenic Council’s annual Step Show was once again a...
by Jeremy Battjes | Sep 29, 2023 | From the VC
Recently, my University perspectives students have been coming in for informal chats about how their semester is going. There are so many positive stories about the support services offered through CEA, UA Cares, VMASC, and the Pat Walker Health Center, and how they...
