University of Hartford: Division of Student Affairs Jaime Robertson

“As a private university with a public purpose, we engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world”("University of hartford," 2012) Mission Statement

University of Hartford was chartered on February 21, 1957 First building built: Hillyer Hall(1960) First on-campus student: 1967 Seven schools and colleges on campus including: College of Arts and Sciences Barney School of Business College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture Hartford Art School The Hartt School Hillyer College History

Demographics/Culture Location: 350 acres in Hartford, Bloomfield and West Hartford, Connecticut 4,596 full-time undergraduate students 754 part-time undergraduate students 2,623 graduate students. 28% of undergraduate students and 16% of graduate student represent minorities Full-time undergraduate students: 51.4% of females 48.6% of males 43.9% are from Connecticut 3.8% are international students 13.9% are African American 7.2% are Hispanic 2.6% are Asian 61.2% are Caucasian. 61% reside on campus. University of Hartford represents 45 states and 58 countries ("University of hartford," 2012).

Organizational Structure

Office of the President Office of the Provost Office of Institutional Advancement Financial and Administration Department University Relations General Counsel and Secretary Department of Student Affairs Offices

Mission Statement: “The Division of Student Affairs will promote individual growth and citizenship through education and service.” ("University of hartford," 2012). Department of Student Affairs

Division of Student Affairs Structure

Division of Student Affairs: Signature Programs Campus Ministry Career Services Center for Community Service Connections Health Education and Wellness Center Counseling and Psychological Services Health Services Multicultural Programs Residential Life Services for Students with Disabilities Student Activities Greek Life Student Center Administration Student Conduct Student Success Center

Student Development Theory- Chickering’s Seven Vectors 1.Achieving Competence 2.Managing Emotions 3.Moving through autonomy toward interdependence 4.Establishing Identity 5.Developing mature interpersonal relationships 6.Clarifying Purposes 7.Developing Integrity

“Our academic community of faculty, staff, and students forms a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment that arises from outstanding teaching, innovative research, scholarship, and creative attainment. We are committed to the personal attention associated with a small college, enhanced by the expertise, breadth, and intellectual excitement of a university. Diversity of every sort is integral to our academic mission, along with connections to local, national, and global communities.” ("University of hartford," 2012). Philosophy of Education

Contributions to… Retention The University of Hartford has a 72% retention rate for the last academic year. Campus Activities Team Specialty Housing- ResLife Greek Life Student Learning Specialty Housing- ResLife Center for Community Service Service Learning Opportunities

The source: Handbook. (2012). Retrieved from source_final.pdf University of hartford website. (2012). Retrieved from References