The Office of Supportive Services (OSS) is a multifaceted holistic retention initiative designed to address the needs of College Achievement Admission Program (CAAP) students; first generation and low income students, and students who meet other participant criteria. Through the collaborative efforts of MSU faculty and staff, the Supportive Services personnel implements an intensive and comprehensive university-wide service. Students have access to program services from the time they enter the university, through graduation and placement into graduate school. The primary goal of OSS is to assist in the increase of retention rates, facilitate academic successes and enhance graduation rates among program participants. This is accomplished by offering a variety of services which foster student academic achievement, self-confidence and leadership.

In order to provide program services that satisfy student needs and are of high quality, we have in place a diverse staff of professionals. The composition of the staff is reflective of our student composition and the University's commitment to diversity! The Academic Specialist staff is assigned to serve in a liaison capacity to the following colleges.

Academic Specialists