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Student Affairs Mission

The Division of Student Affairs provides exceptional services, facilities, programs, and experiences that enrich student learning and development, foster an inclusive campus community, preserve treasured Aggie Traditions and Spirit, and promote Aggie Core Values—Loyalty, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Selfless Service, and Respect—in support of the educational mission of Texas A&M University.

Vision

The Division of Student Affairs actively engages students in world-class experiences that prepare them for a life of service and leadership in a global society.

Goals and Outcomes

The Division of Student Affairs will:

Provide quality programs, services, opportunities, and facilities that enhance students' academic and developmental opportunities.

• Develop and assess student learning outcomes for student workers and for students who participate in organizations and programs
• Develop and assess program, performance, and process outcomes as appropriate
• Provide practical environments in which students can test and apply what is learned in the classroom
• Develop and sustain partnerships for learning with academic affairs, students, former students, and community members
• Offer safe, secure, and healthy facilities and environments

Promote an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, the Aggie spirit, and traditions.

• Cultivate a campus climate that is welcoming, supportive, and affirming for students, faculty, staff, families, and the public
• Build and support traditions that are inclusive and indicative of the Aggie core values of loyalty, integrity, excellence, leadership, selfless service, and respect

Prepare students and staff for a future of lifelong learning, contributing to society, and leading in a global environment.

• Create intentional experiences that support the institution's undergraduate student learning outcomes of critical thinking; communication; personal and social responsibility; social, cultural, and global competence; lifelong learning; and working collaboratively
• Create and document student leadership skill development and use results for continuous improvement
• Provide intentional service/volunteer opportunities
• Expose students and staff to various cultures - both national and international - current issues, and perspectives

Develop and manage human, financial, physical, and technological resources effectively and efficiently.

• Invest in the development, competence, and recognition of staff
• Plan for and undertake projects as needed for resources to meet student and staff needs
• Plan for current and future technology needs for staff and students and the wise and resourceful use of technology
• Support departmental collaboration for the consolidation and sharing of resources and the elimination of redundancy