About Us

 

Mission

The Division of Student Affairs champions holistic student development, promotes meaningful engagement, and cultivates lasting commitment to traditions, public affairs, and lifelong learning.

Vision

The Division of Student Affairs will be champions for student success by creating opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, for civic responsibility, pathways for personal wellness and career development, community involvement and leading public affairs engagement.

Values

Our four core values provide guidance for how we treat each other and those we serve, help inform decision-making, and represent what we revere as we work to achieve our mission and vision.

  • Connectedness — We foster positive interpersonal relationships, collaborate with others, and work together to better serve students.
  • Respect- We strive for a campus where all are valued and treated with respect. We celebrate the understanding and appreciation of our similarities and differences with a welcoming and embracing attitude.
  • Integrity — We approach our work with professionalism and ethical standards, seek to provide quality service, apply best practices, and promote a culture of excellence and accountability for student success.
  • Lifelong Learning — We model and inspire a commitment to lifelong learning with the students we serve. We are holistic in our approach with students, interested not only in their academic success, but also their personal development.
  • Passion — We believe a vibrant passion for serving students is critical for both student and divisional success.
The Division of Student Affairs supports the idea of shared governance through its philosophy and support of various leadership teams. Staff are encouraged to actively participate in one or more of these smaller workgroups in order to help strengthen collaboration and cooperation.
Missouri State University’s regional accrediting body is the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC). Missouri State University has successfully maintained continuous regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC) since 1915.
The public affairs mission defines a primary way in which an education from Missouri State is different from that of other universities and one way by which we educate our students to imagine the future.