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Mission

The Division of Student Affairs provides programs and services for students and the larger community to enhance quality of life, facilitate intellectual, ethical and personal growth, and create a culture which engenders respect for human diversity. It is through these activities that we promote student learning with our principle of “Students First.” 
Core Values
The following values are the foundation of our work with students.
  • “Students First”
  • Commitment to student learning
  • Diverse and inclusive campus community
  • Integrity which encompasses trust, honesty, respect, personal responsibility, and fairness
  • Compassion for individuals and communities
  • Collaboration within the Division, University, profession, and with other constituents
  • Culture of innovation
  • Effective and efficient use of resources
Objectives
Through programs, services, academic courses, co-curricular programming, and individual interaction, Student Affairs will:

1. contribute to the intellectual development, academic success, and persistence to degree of our students.

2. nurture the social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of student learning and development.

3. promote an inclusive environment by supporting a diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives.

4. challenge and support students as they engage in self-exploration in pursuit of self-knowledge.

5. facilitate the development of leadership skills.

6. help students maximize their potential as responsible and ethical citizens, leaders and professionals.

7. provide support to students and the community during times of crisis.

8. encourage a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

9. cultivate creativity and self-expression.

10. foster communities rich in the arts.

In pursuit of our student objectives, Student Affairs staff will:

11. engage in thoughtful planning, assessment, and evaluation of programs, services, and courses we offer to all university constituents.

12. provide wise stewardship of all Student Affairs resources.

13. provide a seamless integration of technology that supports all activities within the Division.

14. commit to renewal and change by participating in professional development opportunities provided at the unit and division levels.

 
-updated January 3, 2007

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Questions regarding the Mission, Values & Objectives should be directed to Dr. Carrie Zelna, Director of Student Affairs Research & Assessment.
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