FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
Ana Ayala Barker was recently named director of Strategic Outreach, Advocacy and Retention (SOAR) in the Student Success Office. As the director, she will focus on advancing student success, academic progress, retention and degree completion.
In her new role, Ayala Barker will work alongside academic advising offices and student success teams across campus to develop a deeper understanding of students' experiences and find practical ways to help them advance toward graduation. She will work to develop efficient methods for supporting students who face social, academicor financial challenges by utilizing student data, campus researchand student feed...