The mission of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs is to support the teaching and learning process and the development of the whole student by providing quality programs and services that enhance student learning and student success. The division also supports the institution through a focus on student recruitment and retention initiatives designed to enrich the university community and the lives of students, faculty, staff, families and the larger community. Strong commitments to operational efficiencies, user-friendly services, special student populations, technological advancements, partnership building, a quality residential experience and the development of the whole student are in evidence throughout the 14-unit division. Areas within the division include:
Admissions
Specializes in student recruitment; evaluation of undergraduate student applications; transfer credit evaluations; and campus tours.
Adult Student Center
Provides advising, counseling, orientation, workshops and other programs for undergraduate adult students with multiple life responsibilities.
Career Services Center
Offers career counseling and employment assistance, including resume writing, interviewing and job search skills; on-campus interviews; career fairs; student employment and internships; academic testing.
Center for Student Involvement
Includes student organizations, fraternities and sororities, multicultural programs, commuter student services, leadership training and recognition, orientation for new students and families, community service and student governance.
Dean of Students and Student Ombuds
Provides leadership support for students, parents, faculty, staff and surrounding community in the development of a co-curricular environment that enhances student success. Ombuds' services assist students in resolving concerns, complaints and grievances.
Judicial Affairs
Handles adjudication of campus policy and law violations.
Recreational Services
Encompasses comprehensive recreational services including aquatics, fitness, informal recreation, sport clubs and an outdoor adventure center all housed in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Residence Services
Oversees on-campus living for undergraduate and graduate students and student families, residential security escort service, special program halls and conference housing.
Student Accessibility Services
Offers support services and adaptive equipment for students with physical, psychological and learning disabilities.
Student Financial Aid
Oversees financial aid counseling and processing; needs analysis; assistance with scholarships, grants and loans; and veterans benefits.
Student Multicultural Center
Provides university-wide diversity programming for students, as well as transition/retention support programs, including Kupita/Transiciones, Academic STARS, the Karamu Ya Wahitimu, University Mentoring Program and the Soup and Substance Dialogue Series.
University Health Services
Administers health services for students. Comprehensive outpatient services include office visits, a women's clinic, immunizations, physical therapy, X-rays and more. The site also includes a 24-hour nurse helpline, the Office of Health Promotion and Psychological Services as well as an online drugstore.
University Registrar
Handles registration schedule adjustment, transcript services, enrollment certification, student records, name/address changes and Kent Academic Progress System (KAPS).
Vice Presidents's Office
Provides leadership and direction in support of divisional goals. Oversees institutional enrollment management to include student recruitment and retention, and student support services.
Women's Resource Center
Supports needs for women through a variety of programs, services and related resources to include walk-in crisis intervention/referral and education issues.
