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Student Affairs

Student Affairs
 
 
 

Mission & Vision 

The fundamental role of Student Affairs is to support and enhance the college's educational mission.  At the core of all we do is a commitment to promote student learning and development by providing high quality programs and services that enhance students' educational experiences and support students to achieve their full potentional as individuals and as contributing members of a diverse society.

The Division seeks to enrich the intellectual and personal development of all students by increasing opportunities for co-curricular learning, creating exemplary programs and activities, promoting collaborations throughout the college, supporting state-of-the-art quality services and empowering students to become effective learners and citizens.

We provide support in areas such as personal development, life skills, leadership skills, civic engagement, community service and interpersonal skills.  The intended outcome is to foster students’ retention towards the achievement of their educational and career goals.

We Value

  • Student Success by promoting learning and personal development through programs and services that engance student success.
  • Integrity by behaving honestly, ethically, and respectfully assuming responsibility for our duties and actions.
  • Service by striving to meet the needs of the college community, exceeding expectations, creating memorable experiences for our students.
  • Resource Management by securing, developing, allocating and utilizing resources in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Staff Development by building a competent and diverse Student Affairs staff who are high performers, experts on students and their areas of responsibility. 
  • Relationships by placing importance on how we work with each other, students, faculty, and others to achieve excellence.
  • Innovation by aspiring to incorporate new ideas, processes and technologies in our work.
  • Diversity by promoting understanding and mutual respect of personal and cultural differences and similarities to maintain a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates our uniqueness.
  • Partnerships by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, colleges and academic support areas, and community members to strengthen our capacity to advance student learning and provide quality services and programs.
  • Advocacy by assisting students in navigating campus processes and systems and in reducing barriers to their success.