Supporting Students from Enrollment to Graduation and Beyond
The Student Success & Innovation (SSI) division at Clark Atlanta University is a centralized, student-centered ecosystem that connects students to academic support, advising, career development, and essential administrative services. Grounded in a Culture of Care, SSI helps students persist, graduate, and prepare for meaningful careers.
Our Services
Academic Support & Achievement
Helping students build the skills, confidence, and strategies needed for academic success.
Services include:
- Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
- Academic coaching
- Study skills and time management support
- Writing and communication support
- Early alert outreach through EAB Navigate360
- Academic success workshops
Student impact: Improved course performance, stronger academic confidence, and reduced barriers to success.
Advising & Student Navigation
Providing proactive guidance to help students stay on track toward degree completion.
Services include:
- Academic advising support
- Degree planning and pathway guidance
- Registration assistance
- Academic standing and progress support
- Coordination with faculty and academic departments
Student impact: Increased retention, timely progression, and informed academic decision-making.
Student Success Programs
Offering targeted programs that support student engagement, belonging, and persistence.
Services include:
- First-Year Experience support
- Support for students on Academic Probation or SAP
- Peer mentoring
- Brotherhood Circle and male student engagement initiatives
- Workshops on resilience, identity, and student success
Student impact: Stronger belonging, increased engagement, and improved persistence.
Career & Professional Development
Preparing students for internships, careers, graduate school, and lifelong success.
Services include:
- Career exploration
- Resume and interview preparation
- Internship and micro-internship opportunities
- Employer engagement and career fairs
- Professional skill-building workshops
- Career readiness integration in academic courses
Student impact: Greater career clarity, stronger professional skills, and improved post-graduation outcomes.
A One-Stop Student Success Hub
The SSI model brings together key services in one coordinated location to make student support easier to access. Through shared systems, cross-unit collaboration, and data-informed outreach, SSI provides timely and personalized support to help students move successfully through their academic journey.
Innovation & Technology
SSI uses innovative tools and partnerships to strengthen student outcomes, including:
- EAB Navigate360 for advising, early alerts, appointments, and student tracking
- DegreeWorks for academic planning and degree progress
- IBM SkillsBuild for AI literacy and workforce readiness
- Career platforms and employer partnerships to expand internship and employment opportunities
Our Commitment
Student Success & Innovation is committed to:
- Equity and access
- Belonging and engagement
- Academic excellence
- Career readiness
- Timely graduation
- Student-centered innovation
Impact Statement
Through an integrated, student-centered approach, Student Success & Innovation empowers CAU students to persist, graduate, and excel—positioning Clark Atlanta University as a leader in innovative, equity-driven student success.