Student Affairs Mission Statement

The Office of Student Affairs:

Strives to build an environment that supports diversity through sensitivity, advocacy, leadership and education.
Fosters students' academic and intellectual development and creates a climate that reinforces learning in all aspects of student life.
Creates services, programs and opportunities to assist students with their personal and professional development.
Provides a wide range of educational opportunities, a greater appreciation and understanding of diversity and preparation to assume leadership roles in the community.
Provides advice regarding career options and helps prepare and guide students in reaching their career goals, whether practitioner, physician scientist, clinical investigator or allied health professional.
Assists all students in successfully making the transition from student status to post-graduate training.
Responds to the issues, ideas and needs of all constituencies, internal and external, by providing support and services to faculty, staff, alumni and the community.