Mission Statement

(Revised 2025)

With an ethic of care and kindness for every student, the Division of Student Affairs provides programs, facilities, guidance, and education so that students can be academically successful as well as healthy, productive, and well-rounded people prepared to succeed and lead in a global society.

Values

(Revised 2025)

Integrity – We model and practice the highest personal and professional standards, demonstrating ethical conduct in our work with all University community members.

Belonging – We are committed to supporting an equitable environment that respects and celebrates the diversity of people and thought.

Customer Service – We are dedicated to providing responsive support and service that fosters growth and responsibility to all University community members.

Excellence – We seek to provide high quality services and educational programs and are committed to continuous improvement achieved through systematic assessment, collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Respect – We treat each individual with consideration, appreciation, and courtesy.

Self-Discovery – We cultivate a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and informed decision-making that develop confidence and strength to thrive in a global world.

Well-Being – We support health, safety, and personal growth through holistic, developmentally informed care and evidence-based programs that nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

Vision Statement

(Revised 2025)

The Division of Student Affairs always provides a welcoming and safe environment where students and staff are challenged to grow through new experiences, learning about diverse cultures, and learning about themselves. Students receive the guidance they need to be strong, resilient, and healthy human beings who serve each other and their communities as good citizens and leaders.

Strategic Goals

(Revised 2013)

Increase student engagement in university activities by providing and promoting quality services and programs.
(Key Measure: NSSE and CAS Standards)

Provide a safe, supportive, and civil environment for all students.
(Key Measure: Graduating Senior Survey, NSSE)

Support and retain a diverse community of learners to enhance campus life and create opportunities to develop students as ethical and responsible leaders who make positive impacts in the community.
(Key Measure: Campus Climate Survey, retention and graduation numbers, diversity of student organizations and members, focus groups, and benchmarking with peer institutions)

Provide quality and accessible facilities to address growing service and programmatic needs of the university.
(Key Measure: User surveys and CAS Standards)

Create curricular connections to support and facilitate academic success.
(Key Measure: Number of collaborative programs between academic and student affairs, number of Student Affairs staff members who are also teaching courses)

Increase undergraduate retention by creating a more inclusive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of connectedness to the University.
(Key Measure: Graduation rates, retention rates)