Our Mission
The Office of Student Success (OSS) is committed to educating, empowering, and helping students succeed on campus and beyond. The Office of Student Success implements high-impact retention initiatives and targeted faculty and staff development to create opportunities to strengthen students’ academic abilities and self-advocacy, while supporting their personal growth, future goals, and sense of belonging and connection.
OSS Team from left to right: Delaylah Sanchez, Rachel Clennon, Kailin Jolstad, Estefania Garcia, Dr. Jennifer Hanifl, Dr. Kate Elliott, Heather Cote, Dr. Mike Garcia, Dr. LaDonna McGohan, Dr. Ann Smith, and Heidi Ludeking
File an SOS Referral
Submitting an SOS Referral is a way for faculty, staff, and students to notify OSS when students are experiencing academic or personal difficulties. The referral will then be triaged and sent to appropriate departments creating a ‘circle of care’ for the student.
While the SOS Referral system is a retention strategy, it is required that professors only use this tool when all other means of contacting the student has been unsuccessful.
Some reasons to file an SOS Referral include when a student:
- Frequently does not attend class
- Lacks engagement
- Earns a low grade and tutoring is recommended
Norse Microgrant
The Norse Microgrant provides short-term help for students facing unexpected expenses that could affect their success at Luther. Grants are meant to support you through graduation, not post-graduation opportunities.
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Office of Student Success
Preus Library, Suite 108D
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-1270