Strategic alignment within the Division is based on the information below.

Vision

To use a student-centric approach that provides a supportive, innovative, and seamless environment in which students can realize and achieve their goals.

Mission

The Division of Student Affairs’ mission is to collaborate with and engage our diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members regarding access, affordability, services, programming, and experiences that:

  • Improve recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation rates
  • Support students in defining and achieving their goals
  • Foster safe, healthy, and fully inclusive environments that capitalize on our diversity
  • Provide effective support and holistic development and leadership opportunities
  • Empower students to be lifelong learners and ethical global citizens

Values

  • Inclusion – Reflected in diversity, equity, respect, and positive regard
  • Integrity – Reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability
  • Advocacy – Reflected in compassion, empathy, and supporting student development
  • Collaboration – Reflected in teamwork, communication, and a sense of community