Division of Student Affairs

 

Principles

The hallmarks of our work with and support of colleagues and students include:

• respect for each persons' dignity;

• fairness and honesty;

• trust and fairness.

Moreover, the DSA strives for quality, continuous evaluation, improvement, and innovation in its work.

In particular, the Division of Student Affairs' mission requires the staff and departments to focus upon:

• ●    Advocacy on behalf of student needs and interests;
• ●    Stewardship in meeting basic safety, health, and welfare needs of students;
• ●    Campus environments in which historically underrepresented and non-traditional students participate, overcome their isolation, and become part of a community of learning;
• ●    Educationally-oriented residence halls;
• ●    Programs of advising student organizations, personal counseling, and career counseling;
• ●    Orientation programs that reach all students;
• ●    Activities such as lectures, symposia, and debates, visual and performing arts programs, and recreational activities;
• ●    Health and wellness programs;
• ●    Programs that encourage student participation in voluntary service; and
• ●    Student government and student leadership programs that are respected and well-supported, among others.