The division employs an exceptional professional 工作人员 committed to enhancing student growth and development. Staff members experience regular collaborations within and outside the division, consistent with the values of a liberal arts institution.
我们的价值观
学生s and their development are the purpose, incentive, and motivation for our work. As we fulfill our individual responsibilities, we collectively embrace our aspirational core values.
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有目的的交流, regularly practicing purposeful face-to-face connections with others
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协作, strengthening our efforts by crossing boundaries and creating partnerships
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创造力, valuing creativity in leadership and problem solving
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工作与生活的融合, consistently practicing self-care and demonstrating the value of wellness
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多样性和包容性, knowing that a diverse living and learning community improves the educational experience for all and actively seeking colleagues from underrepresented populations
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学生发展与学习, serving as advocates for students while empowering them to assume responsibility for their experiences
专业发展
The SU 学生生活部 understands the challenges facing higher education and wants to be best prepared to meet the needs of our students. 解决当前问题, the division encourages professional development surrounding ACPA (College 学生 Educators 国际) and NASPA (学生 Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) identified competency areas. Each year 工作人员 members create plans to strengthen competency in several areas. Staff member plans include local and national conference attendance, 参与赞助的网络研讨会, 专业组织的会员资格, 师徒关系的发展, participation in book reading discussions, 以及其他活动.
战略规划 & 评估
学生生活 professionals partner with students, 教师 and others to create a vibrant residential learning community that promotes academic excellence and personal well-being consistent with the priorities outlined in the strategic plan.
The director of each student life department annually creates program outcomes and learning outcomes connected to the strategic plan priorities and the university’s learning goals.
The departments annually assess program outcomes and learning outcomes using best practice in assessment. Results of these assessments projects are used to create an annual report at the conclusion of each academic year.
