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Find out more about the departments dedicated to working on Student Affairs and campus life at AU. 

Mission:

The Division of Student Affairs intentionally engages students by cultivating transformative experiences through open dialogue, holistic support, programming, and services. We aim to empower students to thrive and nurture their sense of belonging and purpose at Â鶹´«Ã½ and beyond. 

Vision:

Student Affairs is dedicated to recognizing students’ unique experiences, removing barriers, strengthening resilience, and cultivating a supportive community where they can flourish. Thriving means navigating life with confidence, realizing potential, and contributing meaningfully to society while being accountable for our choices and resulting actions. Our vision is for every AU student to graduate equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead purposeful and impactful lives.

Values:

Purpose - Student Affairs intentionally engages, nurtures, and supports the AU student community and staff, empowering them to thrive at AU and beyond. We encourage the adventure of mind and heart, remaining grounded in knowledge and empathy, using informed practices around inclusion and intersectionality, engaging in continual growth, demonstrating adaptability as we serve our community, and consistently examining our impact on our individual students and our larger community.  

Thriving - Student Affairs is dedicated to cultivating a campus culture where students and staff alike can thrive. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages personal reflection, self-care, balance, and joy, empowering individuals to define and pursue their own success. By promoting empathy and well-being for ourselves and others, we create equitable access to resources and opportunities that nurture personal growth and a supportive community. By exploring beliefs, raising self-awareness, and engaging in meaningful action, we strive to help each person flourish both as individuals and in their contributions to the broader university community. 

Leadership - Student Affairs is dedicated to actively providing opportunities of growth, mentorship, and recognition, giving our community of staff and students a pathway to reaching their highest potential at AU and throughout their lives. We hold space to explore the values and practices that drive persistence. Through advocacy and innovation, we help students build a foundation as they elevate their skills and knowledge to affect positive social change in service to the world.  

Belonging - Student Affairs is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where staff and students feel acknowledged, included, and celebrated for their differences. This is achieved through a deep commitment to creating spaces for care, open dialogue, and cooperation between campus departments and those they serve. Through an environment of holistic support paired with intentional programming, we can create an accessible and student-centered campus.  

Integrity - Student Affairs teaches and models open communication, ethical, and data-driven decision-making, transparency, sincerity, honesty, and intentionality at all levels of the organization. We listen to the varying needs of our community and work towards just and fair solutions.