The Division of Student Affairs consists of eleven functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

 

Core Values

Diversity
By holding diversity as a core value, we commit to honoring and learning from the experience of all individuals, moving beyond tokenism into a transformative experience for ourselves and individuals who interact with the division.  Valuing individual diversity means using the strengths and different perspectives that each person offers as a result of his or her culture, religion, ethnicity, gender, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and age.  We intentionally create an environment that challenges our assumptions and increases our awareness of historical, national, and global issues that influence our world view.

 

Intellectual Courage
We provide opportunities for students to think critically, reflectively and creatively by ensuring an open-minded atmosphere that allows students to learn how to think independently and fairly.  We value the courage to honestly consider ideas, beliefs or viewpoints thus creating a community that embraces dynamic learning.

 

Personal Achievement
We provide opportunities for an individual's life-long commitment to accomplish worthwhile objectives through practice and perseverance.  An individual strives for personal and collective success through a process of prioritizing values, defining goals, creating plans, involving others, overcoming obstacles, and recognizing progress.  Pursuing meaningful accomplishments represents a significant action in defining and affirming the value of one's own life.

 

Integrity
We operate in an atmosphere of openness and are committed to ethical conduct and practices, to public accountability, to cultivating personal values and moral reasoning, and to maintaining the highest professional standards in all academic and administrative endeavors.

 

Social Responsibility
We create safe, caring, respectful, and productive learning environments.  We also help work with others to develop the social skills, emotional competencies, and qualities of character they need to succeed and become contributing members of their communities.