Vice President for Student Affairs

Mission Statement

The role of Student Affairs is to promote student success; enhance student growth and development; and assist in developing an institutional climate that promotes intellectual inquiry, celebrates diversity, and promotes acts of civility. Furthermore, the mission of Student Affairs is to:

• Create a community that reflects the composition of our global society;
• Make available and promote services and programs that facilitate a successful transition to Boise State University, thereby creating pathways to student success;
• Foster and enhance academic achievement by connecting campus and community activities in a seamless and meaningful learning experience;
• Provide students with opportunities to experience cultural, social, recreational, spiritual, political, and intellectual connections with each other and the rest of the Boise State University community;
• Prepare students to become contributing members of the global society by ensuring that they are ready to join the workforce, committed to lifelong learning, and willing to participate in civic activities at local, regional, and national levels;
• Foster and promote a healthy and safe learning environment that encourages the academic and personal growth of students and supports healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices;
• Enhance the reputation of Boise State University as an institution of distinction and choice among students, by providing them with an exceptional, relevant, well-rounded learning experience.