Goal 1: Foster Student Success and Well-Being
At Roanoke College, our highest calling is to support students throughout their entire journey — from orientation day to graduation day and beyond — by creating an environment that inspires learning, nurtures growth and empowers them to unlock their full potential.
This year, we doubled down on that mission by launching the Division of Student Success, a transdisciplinary team spanning 13 departments across campus. Together, they’re focused on all aspects of a student’s academic success and personal wellness, working in tandem to create a vibrant, inclusive Maroon experience.
In its first year, the division launched "Moving the Needle,” a college-wide initiative to evaluate programs and campus culture to identify opportunities to better support students facing academic or personal setbacks.
That work, which continues today with the development of new programs, promises to transform the way we approach the journey of every student who arrives on campus — ensuring they’re supported with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to thrive.
We didn’t stop there. In 2023-2024, Roanoke College rolled out resources to help students better understand themselves and the fast-changing world around them.
Here’s a look at a few programs designed to help students calibrate their skills for the 21st century economy:
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267 students took part in the rollout of the CliftonStrengths assessment, a resource that helps them identify and build on their natural talents.
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130 students and 497 alumni mentors connected on the new networking platform Meet a Maroon.
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30+ juniors took part in the Deloitte Future of Work Institute, a workshop hosted by the world’s largest professional services network.
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30,000 employers nationwide can be accessed by students under the new Council of Independent Colleges’ Work-Based Learning Consortium.
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The Roanoke College Women’s Athletic Endowment will support Roanoke’s 10 NCAA varsity, female athletic programs by generating an annual source for funding for uniforms, travel, equipment and more. Such endowments are rare across NCAA Division III athletics.
