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Student Affairs Strategic Initiatives

The Division of Student Affairs is dedicated to our mission of enhancing student development and wellness through collaborative and personalized support. 

Guided by core values of Belonging, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Wellness, the Division continuously refines its practices to ensure accountability and drive improvement, leveraging assessment data to inform decisions. Committed to understanding and advancing student success, the Division also prioritizes efficiency with integrity and champions positive change through thoughtful evaluation and analysis.

2023-2024 Annual Summary Reports by Department | Office | Unit

2022-2023 Annual Summary Reports by Department | Office | Unit

2021-2022 Annual Summary Reports by Department | Office | Unit

2020-2021 Annual Summary Reports by Department | Office

2019-2020 Annual Summary Reports by Department | Office

SUNY Fredonia institutional strategic plan: True Blue Transformation (TBT)

Student Affairs Goal: Wellness  (Definition: We guide students and staff in staying safe and keeping healthy.)

Objectives:

  1. Cultivate and sustain an environment that connects students to necessary services. (TBT: 1.3, 2.2, 4.3)
  2. Structure services to support basic needs. (TBT: 4.3, 4.2)
  3. Create processes that allow for the integration of health and wellness services for students by promoting stronger partnerships across campus. (TBT: 3.4, 4.2)
  4. Create a culture in which individual wellness is valued for faculty, staff, and students. (TBT: 4.4)

 

Student Affairs Goal: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) (Definition: Everyone belongs here.)

Objectives:

  1. Create and sustain a co-curricular environment where all students, faculty, and staff can safely be themselves and be valued for who they are. (TBT: 1.3, 3.1, 3.3., 4.1, 4.4)
  2. Identify and remove barriers to success for marginalized populations both academically and personally. (TBT: 1.3,3.3, 4.2)
  3. Establish a culture of student involvement in divisional initiatives, allowing for many student voices to be heard. (TBT: 3.1, 4.1)
  4. Advance a culture in which staff and students are engaged in continuous discovery and learning about identities, marginalization, privilege, and other topics connected to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. (TBT: 4.1, 1.4, 5.3, 3.1, 3.4)

 

Student Affairs Goal: Academic Excellence  (Definition: We support student’s academic and personal success.)

 

Objectives:

  1. Provide opportunities for co-curricular learning (e.g., student leadership opportunities, service learning, internships, local and global citizenship, etc.). (TBT: 1.4, 3.4)
  2. Explore and develop overt partnerships between the divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. (TBT: 1.3, 4.2)
  3. Maintain and improve support structures necessary for student academic and personal success. (TBT: 1.3, 4.4)

 

Student Affairs Goal: Financial Sustainability   (Definition: Manage resources with intention and responsibility.)

 

Objectives:

  1. Create an environment where students can find what they need easily. (TBT: 2.2, 4.3)
  2. Develop a mechanism that facilitates short-term and long-term planning for the division. (TBT:  2.1)
  3. Create a culture of collaboration between departments. (TBT: 2.1, 4.2)
  4. Promote transparency about Student Affairs funding, spending, and resources. (TBT 2.1, 2.2)
  5. Cultivate a culture where professional development is prioritized and supported. (TBT 1.4, 5.3,

Divisional Learning Domains and Outcomes (2024-2028)
The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) outline learning expectations for students participating in divisional programs, activities, and services. Each learning domain and outcome supports the four institutional learning goals—being Skilled, Connected, Responsible, and Creative—and guides assessment in the divisional strategic plan. These SLOs will be reviewed every five years.

Learning DomainsLearning Outcomes
Personal Development (P.D.)Students will develop a strong sense of identity, self-awareness, and individual wellness, understanding their role in maintaining health and safety.
Practical Problem Solving (P.S.)Students will acquire practical skills to effectively address challenges, make responsible decisions, and contribute to sustainable and efficient practices.
Interpersonal Competence (I.C.)Students will develop effective communication and relationship-building skills, fostering inclusive, meaningful connections and an environment where everyone belongs.
Intercultural and Global Understanding (I.G.)Students will gain knowledge and skills to work respectfully within diverse and global contexts, engaging with concepts of equity, privilege, and social responsibility.
Academic Excellence (A.E.)Students will engage in co-curricular experiences that enhance academic growth, leadership, and service, preparing them for success as responsible global citizens.

These SLOs reflect the division’s commitment to fostering a well-rounded, supportive environment that prioritizes wellness, inclusivity, and academic and personal excellence.

For more information on Institutional Assessment, including an overview, definitions, resources, and documentation (plans and reports), please visit the Campus Assessment page. 

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