This article is based on research conducted by the author (Wyatt, 2016) concerning the challenges involved in optimizing student success in a 4-year degree program. What is the perception of an effective leader and his or her influence on student success? Analysis of the literature revealed an indirect correlation between organizational leadership and student success. The study confirms the perceptions presented in the District Effectiveness Report, by Bowers (2010), who focused on the roles, practices, and leadership models used in successful schools. Specifically, the research agrees with the conclusion that those factors correlate to student access and also provide insights into the innovative use of the information for practicing stakeholders.