Sarah Jennings

Sarah Jennings serves as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services and Instructor for Student Success Courses at Southern Arkansas University, demonstrating progressive leadership through roles including Assistant Vice President, Dean of Enrollment Services, and Director of the Academic Advising and Assistance Center. Her career spans enrollment strategy, academic advising, and student development initiatives across the university.

Educational background bridges counseling and business disciplines:

• M.Ed. in Agency Counseling, Southern Arkansas University
• B.S.B.A. in Accounting, University of Arkansas

Professional expertise centers on enrollment management systems, student success programming, and academic advising frameworks. She develops and teaches Freshmen Seminar and Career/Life Planning courses focused on student transition, retention, and career development, leveraging data-driven approaches to enhance recruitment and degree completion rates.

Jennings directs the Academic Advising and Assistance Center, overseeing university-wide advising services that provide personalized academic guidance to undergraduate students across all disciplines. Her leadership emphasizes holistic student support through early intervention strategies and academic pathway planning.