Student Affairs

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) serves as the Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) and is responsible for working in collaboration with the faculty, academic affairs and the entire campus to lead student affairs staff in supporting a holistic student learning environment, enriching student campus life and activity, fostering student engagement for both residential and commuter students, building a strong intercultural campus community, advancing student leadership and civic engagement, and promoting student retention and success.

The VPSA oversees and manages a 61-person, full-time staff in the areas of public safety, housing and residential life, athletics, intercultural student affairs, student health and counseling services, commuter services, Greek life, the student center, student activities, student success/first-year experience, judicial affairs, the chaplaincy, and retention. The vice president for student affairs is responsible for the administration of student life policies and procedures, and serves as student advocate to the faculty, administration and other University constituencies. Additionally, the VPSA advises students, parents, faculty, and others concerning campus life issues and the character and quality of students’ out-of-class activities.