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Student Success Council

The Student Success Council is a cross-campus group of more than 30 members dedicated to improving student retention and on-time graduation. The council works to advance large-scale student success initiatives, remove institutional barriers, ensure accountability for outcomes, and promote collaboration and information sharing across campus. Guided by data and national student success research, the council also communicates broadly with campus stakeholders, including addressing the needs of diverse student subpopulations.

What They Do

Salisbury University’s commitment to student success was strengthened in 2025 with the creation of the Student Success Council, a cross-campus collaboration of more than 30 individuals who have been charged with the following:

  • Increase student retention and foster the on-time graduation of Salisbury University students.
  • Facilitate initiatives that enhance student success outcomes at scale.
  • Seek ways to remove barriers to positive student success outcomes through campus initiatives.
  • Ensure accountability for student success improvements.
  • Communicate broadly to campus constituents about student success matters, including those related to unique student subpopulations.
  • Be informed by data and the national student success literature.
  • Facilitate information sharing and collaboration.

Current Members

  • Academic Affairs and Student Success: Melissa Granger, Associate Vice President
  • Academic Advising Center: Sarah Timko-Jodlbauer, Director
  • Access and Accommodations: Candace Henry, Director
  • Access and Belonging: Zebadiah Hall, Vice President of Inclusion, Access, and Belonging
  • Admissions Office: Beth Skoglund, Director
  • Athletics: Monica Polizzi, Director
  • Career Services: Kimberly Fabbri-Greener, Director
  • Case Manager: Tiffany Arrington, Program Manager
  • Cashiers Office: Stacie Malone, Cashier and Parking Supervisor
  • Center for Student Achievement: Heather Holmes, Director
  • Center for Student Involvement and Leadership: Tricia Garvey-Smith, Director
  • Clarke Honors College: Andrew Martino, Dean
  • Counseling Center: Katie Hartman, Clinical Counselor
  • Curriculum Representative: Jennifer Ellis, Academic Portfolio and Curriculum Administrator
  • Dudley-Eshbach Center for International Education: Sean Cooper, Senior Lecturer
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships Office: Ronald Webb, Financial Aid Counselor
  • General Education: Jennifer Nyland, General Education Program Director
  • Graduate Studies and Researchl: Clifton Griffin, Dean
  • Housing and Residence Life: Dave Gutoskey, Director
  • Instructional Design and Delivery: Melissa Thomas, Manager
  • Libraries: James Parrigin, Instructional Services Librarian
  • Math Emporium: Theresa Manns, Faculty/Manager
  • Multicultural Student Services: Sheree Satchell, Coordinator of Student Diversity Recruitment and Retention
  • Nationally Competitive Fellowships Office: Kristen Walton, Director
  • Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity: Sherry Maykrantz, Director
  • Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs: Joe Benyish, Program Director
  • Registrar’s Office: Liz Kressin, Associate Registrar
  • Regional Centers: Amy Benjamin, Director
  • Student Conduct: Helena Brummitt, Assistant Dean
  • Student Representative: Ben Bertett, Undergraduate
  • Study Abroad/Study Away: Sean Cooper, Study Abroad Advisor
  • TRIO: Margaret Sebastian, Director
  • University Analysis, Reporting, and Assessment: Kara Raab, Associate Vice President for Planning and Assessment
  • Writing Center: Melissa Bugdal, Director
  • Veteran Services/Military-Affiliated: Shannon James, Assistant Registrar