What does the Dean of Students do?

The Office of the Dean of Students, through the Division of Student Success and Engagement, is dedicated to advancing student success through equitable outcomes, comprehensive support services, and innovative practices that enhance engagement, satisfaction, and overall community growth. 

Goals:

• Develop, expand, and promote student-centered and driven support services and interventions to enhance student engagement and achievement, and increase retention. 
• Fully integrate holistic support services across all academic programs and pathways to improve overall learning outcomes and foster a comprehensive student experience. 
• Implement changes to divisional and departmental processes to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of programs, services, facilities, and activities. 
• Implement purposeful student engagement activities within the first semester of enrollment to foster belonging and enhance retention and progression. 
• Enhance access to support services and increase participation in division programs to improve overall student satisfaction and achievement. 
• Increase or expand engagement opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and parents to improve career readiness. 
• Enhance participation of faculty and staff in professional development and increase educational opportunities for all divisional employees to positively impact growth and progression. 
• Integrate support services throughout onboarding and develop purposeful programs, welcoming spaces, services, and activities to enhance student engagement and retention.