12 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT AFFAIRS UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PRACTICES Mission Statement Core Values The Division of Student Affairs furthers the mission of Stevens Institute of Technology by promoting student learning and success through innovative programs and services that prepare our students to lead and serve in a global society. The Division of Student Affairs creates and facilitates opportunities for students to develop intellectually, personally and professionally outside of the traditional classroom. The Student Affairs staff collaborate with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the local community to provide opportunities for engagement and to continually improve the Stevens student experience. Student Affairs offices include the Dean of Students, Community Standards and Title IX, Undergraduate Student Life, Graduate Student Life, Residential Education, Residential and Dining Services (RDS), Student Support, Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Disability Services, the Stevens Career Center, Athletics, University Events and the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP). The following is a selection of policies and practices that are of particular interest to Stevens’ students. Other policies, and more detailed versions of these policies, are located later in this Handbook, in the University Policy Library, in the Academic Catalog, in the Undergraduate Academics Policies and Procedures, and in the Graduate Academics Student Handbook. All students are responsible for reading the complete versions of all policies. This Student Handbook defines the structure within which organized student life is carried on and the means by which students may achieve the fullest realization of the University’s resources and facilities. This document represents a part of every student’s obligation to the University. It does not purport to fully address all policies, procedures, and regulations for every area of the University. Therefore, the Student Handbook must be used as a companion document to other published regulations and guidelines issued by various University offices and programs. The dynamic nature of the University brings about a concomitant requirement that all community members periodically review and revision of practices, policies, and procedures as they relate to institutional mission and purpose. Hence, the Student Handbook and other University policies undergo periodic revision to reflect these changes and students will be informed of such revisions. Student Affairs staff are student-centered, providing experiences and services with a focus on students and their success. We embrace a student development mindset in which we support students in need and challenge students to grow. We strive for equity and inclusion on our campus and commit to teaching social justice and promoting respect for all identities. Integrity, innovation and excellence serve as guiding tenets in our daily work with students, faculty, administrators and families.
