Student Affairs: Mission Statement and Organizational Goals

Mission statement:

Student Affairs supports the teaching, research, and public service missions of the University of California, San Diego, by providing critical services, developmental activities, and experiences for the matriculation, academic achievement, personal development, and quality of life for all UCSD students.

Through both college-based and campuswide services and programs, Student Affairs fosters the intellectual, social, ethical, and personal development of students, preparing students to become engaged and constructive members of a diverse, dynamic, and global society.

Organizational goals:

Student Affairs has 4 strategic goals, which directly guide the administration and operations of Student Affairs:

1. Attract and enroll students of the highest academic capability who are representative of the diversity of the people of California
2. Facilitate the retention, academic advancement, and graduation of students
3. Strengthen the development of interpersonal, leadership, communication, and personal skills that enhance and complement the academic performance of students and the achievement of their career aspirations
4. Provide experiences that support the preparation of students for leadership in their chosen fields within the global community