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Retention & Completion Initiatives (RCI) strategically advances student success as an institutional priority, cultivating cross-campus collaborations and dynamic partnerships to support the undergraduate experience at Georgia Tech by examining policies and structures impact retention, persistence, and timely degree completion and fostering an academic support network for high-priority student groups.
RETENTION & COMPLETION INITIATIVES TEAM
Anna Newsome Holcomb
Director, Retention & Completion Initiatives
Reporting jointly to the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) and the Division of Enrollment Management (EM), Anna provides campus leadership to advance Georgia Tech’s undergraduate enrollment strategy to expand access, developing student success initiatives to foster the academic success and well-being of students in target populations. Anna also directs the Institute’s involvement in University System of Georgia (USG) student success programs, Complete College Georgia and Momentum Approach.
Widalys Santiago Sosa
Student Success Specialist, Retention & Completion Initiatives
Widalys assists in developing and enacting outreach strategies to foster academic success and well-being of students in high-priority populations and/or students that present indications of academic distress. She contributes to undergraduate Academic Success & Advising, providing individualized outreach advising to students in target group(s) and collaborating closely with major advisors to meet the unique and specific needs of students. Additionally, Widalys serves as a liaison to other campus partners in our Student Success Network (financial aid, admissions, etc.) to holistically support students throughout their undergraduate journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m on academic probation. I want to learn better strategies for academic success and improve my GPA. Where should I go?
Contact Anna Holcomb to request a permit for GT 2801. This 1 credit, grade-bearing Study Strategies Seminar is for students on Academic Probation. GT 2801 provides an opportunity to learn skills, strategies, and ways of thinking that will assist you in restoring academic standing and holistic student success. Your comeback starts here!
I am a limited income student and want to speak with somebody who understands my unique needs. Who should I talk to?
Widalys Santiago Sosa can help you! She supports students in high-priority populations to foster academic success. She contributes to undergraduate Academic Success & Advising, providing individualized outreach advising to students in target group(s) and collaborating closely with major advisors to meet the unique and specific needs of students. Additionally, Widalys serves as a liaison to other campus partners in our Student Success Network (financial aid, admissions, etc.) to holistically support students throughout their undergraduate journey. She’ll know how to support your unique needs.