Portland State University Division of Student Affairs.

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Fall 2008 Division Wide Meeting

1. Transition to PSU2. JB’s goals for the year3. Leadership commitments 4. A challenge for us

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Go with grace and a spirit that fears nothing. -homer

PSU up and coming!– Biggest to best– Student success – Leadership – Engagement and Sustainability

Student Affairs is ready!– Caring and hardworking people– Wide spectrum of quality programs and services– Ready for vision, goals and a bright future

Student Affairs: Vice Provost GoalsLearn: Engaging and Informative First Year

1. Weekly meetings with students and student leaders2. Meetings with SA units 3. Attend PSU events, classes, experiences ….4. Meet with campus partners and leadership teams5. Strengthen key partnerships: Smith Union, Housing, Campus

Safety, University Studies, Service Learning, OIA, College/Schools

6. Visit 8 CC’s & Portland Publics7. Conduct Student Experience Audit

Student Affairs: Vice Provost Goals

Support: A Division of SA that Strives for Excellence1. Increase professional development opportunities2. Increase organizational communication, collaborations and

leadership opportunities3. Increase leadership development for SALT and emerging

leaders within Student Affairs4. Establish Assessment Council 5. Increase financial accounting infrastructure 6. Exam Division space needs and options for planning

Student Affairs: Vice Provost Goals

Lead: Position SA to Provide Leadership for Key Issues1. Create SA Organizational Alignments and Goals2. Reduce interim personnel3. Implement FSSSR Recommendations (Policy, Advising)4. Establish Enrollment Planning Work5. Enhance Pathways to PSU initiatives 6. Support Collaborative Partnerships: SOCC, FRINQ, Veterans,

Spiritual Development …7. Enhance SA Diversity work 8. Build Momentum for Healthy Campus Initiative

Leadership Commitments 1. Integrity: Authentic, honest, open, humble2. Humanity: Uphold dignity for all, respect3. Community: Relationship builder & convener4. Hope: Vision, possibilities and plans5. Responsibility: Bring order to the chaos6. Knowledgeable: Learn everyday7. Empowering: Enable leadership and energy

My challenge for us as Student Affairs Professionals…

1. Seek excellence and measurable outcomes2. Strive for continuous improvement3. Learning-oriented and forward thinking4. Actively create our future 5. Collaborative, healthy and hopeful6. Student-centered and caring7. Appreciative, Just and Inclusive8. Responsible leadership at every level9. Have fun and support each other

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Student Affairs Focus Areas:1. Pathways To and Into the University2. Support & Enhancement of Academic and Career Success3. Opportunities For Support and Engagement within the

University Learning Community and Community at Large4. Opportunities For the Development of Leadership,

Citizenship, Diverse and Global Perspectives5. Support for Healthy Living

Engagement within the University

Learning Community

Engagement within the University community is fundamental to student success. Supportive learning and social communities form to accomplish various purposes. It is through these learning community affiliations that students can experience a sense of belonging and receive support needed for their success. Affiliations can also provide identity anchors and serve as the impetus for practicing communication, critical thinking, leadership and cultural competency skills.

Develop Leadership, Citizenship, Diverse

and Global Perspectives

As educated people, students have the social responsibility to assume leadership roles when needed. Because of this responsibility, students must have opportunities to develop and refine their abilities to participate fully as leaders and citizens. Leadership experiences also allow students to consider diverse and global perspectives. Diverse relationships in the learning environment contribute to improvements in a students' ability to engage in more complex thinking and act with an appreciation of difference and social justice issues.

Academic and Career Success

The academic experience is at the core of a student’s life. Students often judge their success at the University by their academic and career achievements. Academic and career support includes those specifically cultivated relationships with faculty, career development programs and academic advising services that increase the likelihood that students will realize their academic and career goals. Services also include accommodations for disabilities, academic support, tutoring, academic skill building, and educational equity enhancement programs.

Pathways to and into the University

Pathways to the University include those programs, services and activities that increase the likelihood that a potential student will enroll and successfully transition to university life. It includes the articulation of a mission-aligned enrollment management plan, sustained financial resources for students, pre-college programs and effective CC partnerships. This also includes outreach to industry and local communities. Strong pathways also include student transition programs such as campus visits, new student orientation, first year student support, and family outreach to assist a student during the matriculation or return to the university.

PSU & Student Affairs Thematic Priorities

Healthy Living Practices

Health is directly related to student success. Healthy living means developing and sustaining wellness with regard to the psychological, social, spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural and interpersonal dimensions of one’s life. It also includes a commitment to healthy and sustainable living practices. Programs and services provide opportunities for students to receive support that helps them to maintain healthy lifestyles and acquire sustainability living skills.

Enhance Educational Opportunity Improve Student Success

Student Affairs Unit Goals and Initiatives to Support Themes

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