Student Navigation and Support

Charting each student's unique journey

The Student Navigation and Support area within OVPSS is responsible for creating and implementing initiatives addressing the needs of all IU students, especially in relation to navigating the student experience from pre-admission to post-graduation. This area collaborates with and convenes IU leadership, campus partners, and IU’s numerous communities of practice to develop innovative and streamlined student-ready practices that promote success throughout a student’s journey at IU.

Areas of focus

Promoting student success and retention

Supporting students with proactive advising and data-driven interventions to address barriers and improve outcomes.

Enhancing academic advising and coaching

Delivering coaching programs and advisor support to provide consistent and high-quality support across all campuses.

Integrating career services

Growing the number of high-quality career and work-based learning experiences available to students.

Leadership

Matthew Rust

Matthew Rust, MS, JD

Associate Vice President, Student Navigation & Support

Phone: (317) 274-3595
Email: mmrust@iu.edu

Kate Goldstein

Kate Goldstein, MA

University Director, Student Success Professional Development and Training

Phone: (812) 855-9673
Email: kegoldst@iu.edu

Willow King Locke, MA

University Director, Career Development & Work-Based Learning

Phone: (317) 274-8055
Email: wkingloc@iu.edu