Mission & Goals

Vision Statement

We envision a world without barriers to student access and success in higher education, and we strive to make that happen.

Mission Statement

The Division of Student Access and Success provides comprehensive support and resources to help all students succeed along their educational journey by cultivating equitable access, persistence, and personal and career development.

Goals

• Strengthen connections between and across the university and the community to increase student access, enrollment, and completion.
• Improve student retention and graduation rates through personalized academic advising, mentoring programs, and proactive intervention strategies.
• Facilitate seamless transitions for students by streamlining processes and creating clear pathways from admission to graduation across all divisions of the institution.
• Promote overall student wellbeing by offering a variety of accessible resources to support physical and mental health along with all aspects of wellness.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance students' interpersonal skills and personal/professional development, including leadership, critical thinking, and accountability.
• Foster a sense of belonging by promoting inclusion and providing equitable and accessible services to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
• Emphasize student success beyond the classroom, preparing students for future career and life achievements.
• Continuously assess and adapt strategies based on best practices and data to meet the evolving needs of students.
• Improve and sustain professional development and learning opportunities for Student Access and Success focused on our divisional goals.