Craig Bennett
Senior Director for Student Success and Retention
513-529-0986
bennetcj@MiamiOH.edu
About the Student Success Center
Who We Are
The Student Success Center supports students as they explore academic options, navigate challenges, and make informed decisions about their Miami University experience. Its also leverages data to develop programs, outreach, and support strategies that strengthen student persistence, retention, and graduation.
Student Success Navigators offer academic advising for students in the Pathways Program and Exploratory Studies, groups that include students who are selecting their major or exploring options beyond their original program of choice.
The Student Success Center also administers the Miami Cares initiative, which supports students in need with food, housing, and technology resources. A signature element of this program is its Food Pantry and Personal Hygiene Hub, which is open to all students in 128 Nellie Craig Hall during University business hours.
Our Staff
Monica Adkins
Associate Director for Student Success
College Credit Plus Advisor, Bridges Scholars Coordinator
513-529-3912
adkinsmy@MiamiOH.edu
Cammi Caldwell
Student Success Navigator,
Exploratory Studies
513-529-0007
caldwec9@MiamiOH.edu
Brendan Danker
Senior Assistant Director for Student Success
GradU8 Scholars Coordinator
513-529-3786
dankerb@MiamiOH.edu
Cathy McKee
Student Success Navigator,
Exploratory Studies
513-529-3733
mckeec@MiamiOH.edu
Jeff Shehee
Student Success Navigator,
Exploratory Studies
513-529-3785
sheheejc@MiamiOH.edu
Nancy Stewart
Director of Exploratory Studies and the National Pathways Program
513-529-0007
stewarnr@MiamiOH.edu
Tresa Barlage Zianno
Student Success Navigator,
Exploratory Studies
513-529-4409
barlagtm@MiamiOH.edu
Our Mission
The Student Success Center supports student persistence, retention, and graduation through academic advising, proactive outreach, and data-informed student success initiatives.
Its team provides academic advising for students in the Pathways Program and Exploratory Studies, helping students explore academic options, understand requirements, and make informed decisions about their next steps at Miami.
The Student Success Center also uses data to identify student needs, develop targeted outreach, and create programs that help remove barriers to student success.
The SSC supports students and the university community by:
- Advising students in the Pathways Program and Exploratory Studies
- Helping students explore majors and academic pathways
- Connecting students with appropriate campus resources
- Using data to inform proactive outreach and retention strategies
- Developing programs that support persistence and student success
- Supporting students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges
- Collaborating with campus partners to help students navigate Miami more effectively
Committed to ensuring the success of every Miamian, staff provide targeted outreach and assistance to a number of special student populations, including:
- First-generation college students
- Foster care alumni and emancipated youth
- Housing insecure students
- Low-SES students
Contact the Student Success Center
128 Nellie Craig Walker Hall
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056