The departments that report to Assistant Vice President for Student Development offer a select array of programs, facilities, services, and living experiences that support and challenge students to achieve educational, personal, and career goals in keeping with the academic and service missions of the Division of Student Affairs and UTB/TSC.  Together we help shape caring, healthy, and civil learning environments that will attract and retain a diverse population of students.  The common vision we share is realized as staff strives to fulfill the overall mission of student affairs and support the broader missions of the Division of Student Affairs and UTB/TSC.

In particular, the mission requires us to focus upon:

• Advocacy on behalf of student needs and interests Stewardship in meeting basic safety, health, and welfare needs of students Campus environments in which historically underrepresented and non-traditional students participate, overcome their isolation, and become part of a community of learning and personal growthEducationally-oriented residence halls Programs of advising student organizations, chess programs, and Student Government Association that are respected and well supported Activities such as lectures, symposia, and debates, visual and performing arts programs, and recreational activities Health and wellness services and programs Programs that encourage student participation in voluntary service