Student Affairs Mission Statement

The Division of Student Affairs is an integral part of the educational process and offers programs and services that assist students in achieving their fullest potential at UMD. As administrators, educators, advisors and advocates, we strive to provide an environment that holistically promotes personal growth, leadership development, social responsibility, student empowerment, involvement and well-being in the intellectual, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, career and physical realms.

We are committed to building a community where

• quality deliverables are accessible.
• a receptive and well-trained staff is efficient, caring, responsive and user-friendly.
• civility is affirmed; community service is rewarded; access and retention are supported; the living and learning environments are cohesive; student life is vibrant and possesses school spirit and traditions; student rights and responsibilities guide behavior for the common good; and diversity, respect and tolerance of differences are aggressively pursued on an individual, institutional and global level.
• learning and personal development through co-curricular programs foster an environment where students learn outside-of-the-classroom through increasing opportunities.
• students are involved in decision making and hold leadership roles.

The division’s programs and services are designed to motivate and inspire students to devote time and energy to educationally purposeful activities and support an effective, academic community.