Student Development
Student Development & Support adopts a holistic approach to student development in order to proactively optimize the learning and teaching environment and quality of student life.
Becoming Intentional Learners
Students will recognize, engage in and integrate learning experiences outside the classroom. Students will develop transferable skills in communication, critical and creative thinking, leadership and teamwork.
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Students will build trusting and supportive relationships. Students will develop reasonable expectations for relationships. Students will successfully resolve interpersonal conflict.
Diversity and Different Perspectives
Students will actively cultivate an appreciation for diversity and alternative perspectives. Students will engage with different people and cultures in order to more fully understand the world around them and make local to global connections.
Understanding Community Responsibility
Students will recognize the importance of accountability and integrity and participate in activities that allow them to practice civic responsibility, community citizenship and public service.
These learning goals are the expectations the Student Development Division has for students as a result of experiencing our programs and services. Our belief is that students who engage in Student Development activities and services will more fully develop within each of these outcomes.
The Student Development Division assesses students development a select group of learning goals each year. These goals were created by the Student Development Assessment Committee. Our goals are based on several Divisional retreats and includes input from the entire Division. The mission of student life is to empower students to become fully engaged in the college experience by providing transformative educational experiences for students that enhance student learning and development.
