Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

Contribute to the holistic education of students by providing programs, services and facilities that advance student learning, development, and discovery of self, provide an out of class environment that promotes student satisfaction with their collegiate experience and contributes to recruitment, retention and institutional affiliation, prepares students as life-long learners, leaders, responsible citizens and productive members of a diverse and global society and empowers them to maximize their potential and attain personal fulfillment.

Vision

To distinguish Student Life as a significant contributor to the co-curricular educational experience of the student population.

Core Values

All students are entitled to a full measure of the benefits of Student Life at the University.
Professionally accepted best practice in student learning and development and experiential education are the foundation of successful Student Life programs and services.
Academic learning is enhanced by experiential education.
Collaboration with faculty and academic units enhances the learning experiences outside of the classroom.
The promotion of understanding, appreciation and acceptance of diversity is essential to a holistic education.
Students have a right to exercise representative self-governance.
Student Life should provide resources and support for students to maintain independent student media in recognition of their first amendment constitutional rights to freedom of speech and shall provide supervisory mechanisms that insure uncensored forums for student expression.
Student organizations are an essential part of campus life and are a primary source for leadership development, learning, personal development and programming.
Co-curricular service-learning and community service activities are essential components of a co-curricular program for students.
The design and delivery of Student Life programs are enhanced by partnerships with student organizations.
Providing organization specific and general leadership training and experiential opportunities is an essential component of Student life.
Professionally accepted best practices in customer service relevant to the program or service must be utilized in their delivery.
Fraternity and Sorority Life aid in the personal and educational development of student members, benefit the campus and community and enhance the institutional affiliation of members and alumni.
The quality and quantity of student involvement impacts student learning and development.
To facilitate the learning and development of students, staff must engage in continuous learning and development opportunities.
Teamwork and collaboration create a synergy that enhances the quality of programs and services and the outcomes achieved by students.
The assessment of outcomes achieved by students with whom we deliver Student life programs and the students for whom the programs are intended is essential to the success of the programs.