Student Affairs Mission Statement
Together we provide an environment for our diverse student population to reach their greatest potential through inspiration, accessibility, and support.
The Office of Student Affairs developed this mission in the spring of 2007 during a day-long process that included 130 UAA Student Affairs employees. It succinctly outlines what the many offices and departments of Student Affairs strive to provide for UAA students.
As we move into the future, Student Affairs will fulfill our mission through a variety of means. We champion the following VISION STATEMENT:
Student Affairs Values
In order to achieve its mission and vision, Student Affair employees embrace the following VALUES:
Excellence: Quality service through dedication, accuracy, and on-going assessment to provide the best opportunities and outcomes for students.
Accountability: Establishing and completing goals, measuring outcomes, and serving as a model of responsibility for our community.
Respect: Being open to other people’s values by listening, caring, and interacting with everyone in an equitable, open, and honest manner.
Health & Wellness: Through the development of body, mind, and spirit by stimulating growth, offering compassionate support and healing activities to help individuals find their optimal balance.
Integrity: Accountable for decisions and actions, which are transparent, honest, and consistent.
Commitment: Demonstrated by a responsive approach to student success, dedicated service, and hard work.
Compassion: Provide a welcoming, empathetic environment, kindness, concern, and encouragement to all members of our community.
Collaboration: Growth and success stems from open communication, inviting input, and seeking opportunities to work with Student Affairs, UAA, and the broader community.
Inclusion: Involve, appreciate, and respect people with a wide range of differences and similarities.
Growth & Learning: Providing opportunities to explore and experience lifelong learning.
Student Affairs Core Themes