OVERVIEW OF THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of twelve units: Athletics and Recreation, Campus Ministry, Campus Safety Services, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Developmental Programming, Liturgical Music and Musical Arts, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Orientation and Student Transitions, Residence Life, Student Activities, and the Student Heath Center. The Vice President for Student Affairs oversees the Division.

What is Student Affairs?

Student affairs is an integral part of the learning process in higher education, providing opportunities for "students to learn through action, contemplation, reflection and emotional engagement as well as information acquisition." Philosophically, as articulated in Learning Reconsidered, student affairs views itself as a partner in an educational process that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens.

Functionally, student affairs provides and facilitates services, programs, and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development. Our role on campus is to enhance the learning environment, educate the campus community about students and their experiences, and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities.