Student Affairs at Â鶹ӰÊÓ fosters the holistic development of students by focusing on personal and social responsibility, co-curricular education, and community engagement on and off campus.
Towards this end, we work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff with these core principles guiding us:
- Student services will be of the highest quality and responsive to appropriate student needs
- Student services will meet specific goals and be informed by student learning outcomes, as well as Student Affairs and other relevant theory and practice
- A living and learning environment that is safe, healthy, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally supportive is at the core of a residential, liberal arts college experience
- A thriving, diverse student body enhances the learning experience of all students
- Co-curricular education develops skills for academic, personal, work, and life success
- Meaningful community engagement and experiential learning off campus prepares students for leadership in a diverse and rapidly changing world
- Learning how to be accountable develops maturity as well as personal and social responsibility
- Fostering opportunities for sustained interaction and dialogue on campus among students, faculty, and staff builds community, self awareness, and mutual trust
- Developing a sustainable campus environment encourages life-long learning and innovation
- Building intergenerational College connections supports student development and life-long opportunities