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A new model for helping students thrive.

What is Student Success?

We know that every student defines success in their own way, and their goals can evolve throughout the college journey. Our goal is to reimagine how we support students at the University of Michigan — focusing on U-M wellness support, community belonging, and meaningful progress toward graduation.

The principles that guide our work.

Our work is informed by the Statement of Shared Values for Undergraduate Education at Michigan (pg. 9), which was first proposed by the Task Force on a Michigan Undergraduate Education in the Third Century (2019) and slightly amended for the 2024 Provost Seminar On Teaching “Undergraduate Education at Michigan: Forging a Common Vision.”

The University of Michigan community — faculty, staff, students, and alumni — is connected by shared values across all disciplines that enable us collectively and as individuals to be “leaders and best” and lifelong learners. The University of Michigan is committed to providing an undergraduate education built upon these shared values:

The principles that guide our work
Bold Exploration
To expand knowledge and encourage curiosity and discovery, to gain in breadth of experiences and in depth of critical inquiry, and to embrace intellectual and creative risks.
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The principles that guide our work
Greater Good
To encourage a sense of responsibility to society, both local and global, and to promote informed, active citizenship focused on creating ideas and outcomes bigger than ourselves to benefit others.
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The principles that guide our work
Purposeful Inclusion
To thoughtfully, intentionally, and actively engage in a community that allows all members to thrive by valuing and learning from others’ backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and by striving for equitable treatment.
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The principles that guide our work
Collaborative Spirit
To seek and learn effective teamwork across disciplines, with intellectual and cultural humility, integrity, and awareness of the value of diverse contributions for collective achievement.
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The principles that guide our work
Well-being
To foster resilience in the face of adversity and challenges and to support the overall health of each individual within the learning community as they pursue their goals.
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The principles that guide our work
Self-determination
To promote reflection, explore purpose, and make mindful choices among pathways leading to meaningful work and meaningful lives.
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Bold Exploration
To expand knowledge and encourage curiosity and discovery, to gain in breadth of experiences and in depth of critical inquiry, and to embrace intellectual and creative risks.
1 / 6
Greater Good
To encourage a sense of responsibility to society, both local and global, and to promote informed, active citizenship focused on creating ideas and outcomes bigger than ourselves to benefit others.
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Purposeful Inclusion
To thoughtfully, intentionally, and actively engage in a community that allows all members to thrive by valuing and learning from others’ backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and by striving for equitable treatment.
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Collaborative Spirit
To seek and learn effective teamwork across disciplines, with intellectual and cultural humility, integrity, and awareness of the value of diverse contributions for collective achievement.
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Well-being
To foster resilience in the face of adversity and challenges and to support the overall health of each individual within the learning community as they pursue their goals.
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Self-determination
To promote reflection, explore purpose, and make mindful choices among pathways leading to meaningful work and meaningful lives.
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Meet your Student Success Network team.

Academic Success Program (Athletics)
Center for Academic Innovation
Center for the Education of Women+
Center for Research on Learning & Teaching
Comprehensive Studies Program
Dean of Students Office
Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives
Office of Budget and Planning (Institutional Research)
Office of Enrollment Management
Office of Financial Aid
Office of New Student Programs
Office of the Registrar
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Office of the Vice President for Student Life
LSA Science Learning Center
Student Life Research
Wolverine Wellness
University Career Center

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