Southern Arkansas University is committed to student success and strives to help students reach their goal of earning a college degree. The College Board publication Education Pays 2019: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society highlighted a strong correlation between higher education and larger earnings, better job opportunities, and various social benefits.
Finish the Ride is an academic initiative at SAU that centers around helping students with degree completion. It is for students who have taken a break from higher education. The University never wants to see students leave without a diploma in hand, but understands that life happens. Once students have stepped away, it can be challenging to know where to start when returning to school. Finish the Ride will provide students with support through the reapplication process, financial aid, and advising. The University is pleased to have Amy Womack, Degree Completion Coordinator, lead our efforts to assist students as they return to complete their degrees.
The University has always welcomed our students to return to finish their degrees, but having a staff member dedicated to assisting our returning students demonstrates our continued commitment to student success.
Dr. Jennifer Rowsam, Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning, shared, “I am so excited to see SAU’s stop-out program officially launch this spring. The University has always welcomed our students to return to finish their degrees, but having a staff member dedicated to assisting our returning students demonstrates our continued commitment to student success.” Amy Womack has a wealth of knowledge from her time as an advisor at SAU and is well equipped to help students earn their degrees. Dr. Rowsam noted, “Not only is Amy knowledgeable, but you will also find that she cares about you and your success!”
At SAU, our ultimate goal is to see students walk across the stage at graduation! To learn more about the program and how SAU can help you Finish the Ride, visit our website at web.saumag.edu/finishtheride.
