Mission and Goals
MISSION STATEMENT
Western Washington University is committed to excellence through the provision of quality undergraduate programs. It strives to provide students with opportunities to develop not only intellectually but socially, physically and emotionally as well. This commitment enlarges students’ understanding and appreciation of human heritage, stimulates their abilities to create and share ideas, and contributes to their capabilities to become ethical, caring and involved members of their communities. The quality of students’ experiences in all areas of campus life is key to the university’s success in meeting these objectives. Western incorporates all aspects of the student experience into a comprehensive, integrated program of learning and development. The Student Affairs/Academic Support Services division at Western plays a distinct and essential role in creating a culture that values the integration of the whole student experience into a learning community. This commitment underlies all the services, activities, and educational programs in the division.
The services and programs delivered through Student Affairs/Academic Support Services will continue to assist in the development of a cost-effective high quality learning environment by providing services that support students’ development. This includes developing an appreciation of diverse cultures and lifestyles, and active participation in activities that increase the quality of their academic experience.
Strategic Goals
- Promote a quality undergraduate and graduate education:
- provide basic services that remove barriers to learning
- encourage students to discuss and apply classroom learning
- provide the opportunity for students to acquire new skills and knowledge
- develop students’ ability to connect to WWU and transfer skills to life beyond the campus.
- Enhance diversity in programs and personnel.
- Build connections with external communities.
- Continually assess how programs contribute to meeting the strategic goals of the division and the university.
Recent NewsHundreds of colleagues, friends and family members gathered on campus on June 4th to pay tribute to Joseph St. Hilaire who is planning to retire on July 1st after more than 30 years of devoted service to Western, most recently as Registrar. View a photo gallery from the event by clicking here. When the new browser opens, you can click on the third button from the right in the lower right-hand corner of the window to start the slide show.The Division's all hands meeting was held on April 30th. Click here to read more about it, get a copy of the presentation, and see the photo gallery from the event. |
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