Student Success and Innovation Services

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.

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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
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Our Commitment

Student Success & Innovation is committed to:

  • Equity and access 
  • Belonging and engagement 
  • Academic excellence 
  • Career readiness 
  • Timely graduation 
  • Student-centered innovation 
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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.