Office of Student Engagement

Mission

The Office of Student Engagement strives to nurture cross-campus involvement and to foster the intentional development of the whole student. Research has shown that students who are engaged in community on campus are more successful both in and out of the classroom (Kuh, 2008). We do this by:

• Engaging students through both challenge and support.
• Providing opportunities for students to be involved through activities, programs, and student organizations.
• Acting as a liaison and resource for students as they interact with campus departments and the local community.
• Teaching skills to help students become more socially just, be more self-aware, and to lead with integrity.
• Utilizing current best practices and innovative ideas to engage with students and the world.
• Encouraging and promoting leadership, volunteering/community service, and active citizenship as a critical component of social responsibility in any community.
• Increasing student appreciation and knowledge of diverse cultures, races, values, and ways of life.
• Developing meaningful life skills, encouraging personal achievement, and developing involved and responsible citizens.