1. Student Development: Putting theory to practice Brenda Linville EDU 654 Student Development in Higher Education Instructor: Dr. Judith Marged December 8, 2014

2. Welcome to Student Affairs Part one of our train session will include : Our Mission Statement Our Goals & Our Student Development Philosophy

3. Our Mission Our mission in student affairs is to develop programs and services that meets the needs of individual students. All programs and services will be created to provide a holistic approach to student development and will reinforce and support a collaborative learning community. We will provide students with a safe learning environment that encourages life-long learning skills and build a community where every member can flourish and grow as an individual and as a member of the community. We will focus on the development of the whole person to ensure that each student is well-balanced and ready for the 21 st Century (Hoover, 1997).

4. Our Goals We believe in developing the whole person. We will enhance student outcomes by providing programs and services that: Empower students to develop autonomy by giving them opportunities to make their own choices according to their culture, beliefs, and values. Serve our students to the best of our ability and meet their needs through modeling, mentoring, and advising them in professional and ethical ways.

5. Our Goals continued……. Create a safe community that encourages diversity and collaboration between community members so that students will learn to respect and appreciate the diversity that exists in society (Rutgers, 2014). Promote student engagement by giving them opportunities to engage in activities that expand their learning experiences and develop their communication and leadership skills (Rutgers, 2014). Encourage students to flourish academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually (Rutgers, 2014).

6. Provide students with the opportunities to develop leadership skills and to develop an appreciation for others. Encourage all students to pursue social, cultural, artistic, spiritual and recreational interests while attaining their academic goals. Our Goals continued…….

7. Our Philosophy The development philosophy of student affairs is to provide meaningful interaction with students to develop their individuality. It is our responsibility to provide services and programs that will help develop the whole person academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and culturally. It is our responsibility to encourage collaboration between students and facility and to build a caring and safe environment for students to learn in. We strive to inspire student autonomy, creativity, and independence. We encourage students to be critical thinkers and to develop their own values and beliefs to build a strong foundation for their future (Chickering & Gamson, 1987).

8. Conclusion The heart of our job is the student. We believe that students learn best through engagement and through involvement. We are here to provide both to the students by creating programs and offering services to the students that will help them to expand their thinking and experiences as they prepare for the 21 st Century (University of Memphis, 2-13). EngagementInvolvement Student Learning

9. References Chickering, A. W. & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven Principles for Good practice in Undergraduate Education. AAHE Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.aahea.org/articles/sevenpriciples1987.htm Hoover, R. E. (1997). The role of student affairs at metropolitan universities. New Directions For Student Services, (79), 15. Rutgers. (2014). Rutgers Mission Statement. Retrieved from The State University of New Jersey: http://studentaffairs.rutgers.edu/about-us/mission-statement University of Memphis (2013). Division of Student Affairs. Retrieved from The University of Memphis: http://www.memphis.edu/studentaffairs/mission_goals.htm