Division of Student Affairs

Mission of Student Affairs

It is the mission of the Division of Student Affairs to provide educational and co-curricular programs and services that complement the academic learning experience and promote student development and academic success. The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the outside-the-classroom aspects of student life at Capital University. Among these are student housing; health, wellness and counseling; activities, organizations and leadership development; recreation and intramurals; multicultural affairs, and Judicial Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall fiscal and personnel management for
  Student Affairs.
• Support an institutional culture which values all university faculty and
  staff as educators who promote student learning and success.
• Work to promote a climate that fosters civility, mutual respect and
  high academic, personal and social standards.
• Provide leadership for student affairs and the university in the ongoing
  process of strategic planning to ensure institutional effectiveness.

Division Goals

1. Demonstrate the Lutheran Identity in programs and services.
2. Develop collaborative partnerships with Academic Affairs.
3. Provide programs and services that will contribute to a diverse and inclusive
   campus community.
4. Promote an environment that contributes to the health and wellness of
   students’ living and learning experiences.
5. Create innovative co-curricular programs and services that challenge and
   support students’ developmental stages.
6. Promote staff health, wellness and professional development.

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