Kalpana (Kal) Srinivas, Ph.D., is Director of Retention and Student Success at Syracuse University. As part of SU’s larger commitment to creating an inclusive student body, Dr. Srinivas works with all schools, colleges, and divisions to further the ideals of supporting all students with the underpinning concept being that all students receive the individualized services and support necessary for their success through graduation. She assists campus stakeholders in thinking critically, analytically and creatively to meet the needs of a diverse student population, through programs, services and efforts. She supports success of all students by working collaboratively to identify areas of needed change that would increase student success and retention, discovering what causes attrition, developing recommendations, in addition to alternating systems and procedures to increase retention.
Dr. Srinivis provides leadership and strategic direction for designated co-curricular and functional units, as well as across all schools and colleges to expand the University’s visibility and reach, which support student retention and success. The pervasive nature of assessment culture that she creates in the unit helps implement innovative student retention strategies effectively to support student success.
Transforming Student Success: A Strategic Approach at Syracuse University