Division of Student Affairs

Charting the Course for Student Success

Vice President for Student Affairs                
Drew Calandrella

Our Mission

The Division of Student Affairs directly supports the recruitment, retention, graduation, and satisfaction of California State University, Chico students by providing comprehensive and integrated student services programs for all students.

Goal

The goals of the Division of Student Affairs are

• To provide comprehensive co-curricular, academic and student support programs and services.
• Strategic Indicators
• Enhance student awareness of co-curricular, academic and student support programs on campus.
• Reduce barriers to the utilization of programs and services.
• Enhance program effectiveness through the use of appropriate learning outcomes.
• Reduce barriers to students’ success (e.g. high-risk drinking, mental and physical health concerns, sexual assaults).
• Continue to promote academic partnerships to further enhance student learning and retention.

• To develop an environment for students to clarify their education, career, and life goals.
• Strategic Indicators
• Ensure the appropriate level of Academic and Career Counseling services are made available to students
• Prepare our students to be culturally competent as they enter a workforce which continues to be more diverse culturally, ethnically, socio-economically and religiously.
• Enhance opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships, work-study, study abroad and student exchange programs.
• Recognize, celebrate and promote students’ achievements out-of-class.

• To help students develop education plans that will assist them in the attainment of their degree from CSUC.
• Strategic Indicators
• To assist students in developing well thought out timelines for degree attainment.
• Create environments that encourage greater student involvement in community service

Our Values

The Division of Student Affairs is engaged in the development of all students from a holistic perspective and guided by the following values and principles:

• Diversity: Student Affairs provides opportunities for students to learn, understand, respect, and appreciate the differences that exist among all people.

• Excellence: Student Affairs is committed to excellence in programs and services that provide opportunities for growth and learning.

• Growth: Student Affairs creates and maintains opportunities for individuals to explore their full potential whether it is in the classroom or in other areas of campus life.

• Integrity: Student Affairs is committed to providing an environment of respect, trust, and confidence through accountability, consistency and honest communication between all members of the community.
  
  
• Leadership: Student Affairs affords students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in an environment that is supportive, nurturing, and challenging.

• Service: Student Affairs is committed to providing responsive, accurate, accessible and courteous service.

Our Shared Strategic Priorities

Support the ongoing development of high-quality learning environments both inside and outside the classroom.

• Through curricular and co-curricular activities
• Through the availability of student organizations
• Through the recruitment and retention of a diverse and dedicated staff

Understand and support the role stakeholders play in the overall success of our students through training and staff development.

• Be intentional in our efforts to offer employees the opportunity for personal growth
• Support continuing education
• Encourage mentorship programs for students
  

Support the role Student Affairs plays in the continued success of our students.

• By providing support services which allow students address their physical health and mental wellness
• Through the availability of student organizations
• By providing academic support the student learning center

Serve as a resource in addressing issues of culture and diversity in the North State.

• Through our office of University Diversity Programs
• Developing thought provoking lectures through Conversations on Diversity
• By supporting an environment where students, faculty and staff have the freedom to share ideas
  
  

Diversify our resources and strategically manage those which have been entrusted to us.

• Holding units accountable through clearly defined learning outcomes and program assessments
• Strategically allocate resources to achieve the overall mission, vision and goals of the division