Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers

Mission Statement

The mission of the Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers of the State University is to support and enhance the ability of its members to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the goals of their respective institutions in an exemplary manner by:

• Working with system administration on the development of policies that affect students, student life, and the mission of the University;
• Providing a forum for communication and professional development among chief student affairs officers with the System administration; and
• Serving as an advocacy group for University support for students, programs, and services that facilitate access to higher education, student involvement, student learning and student success.

Adopted 12/8/00

Values Statement

The values embraced by the student affairs professional fall within five broad categories, including:

• Facilitating the development and growth of the whole student, including moral and ethical development and an appreciation for lifelong learning;
• Promoting student responsibility for learning, and the opportunity to learn through involvement in campus life, student leadership activities, and community service;
• Leading campus communities by modeling civility, respect, and inclusion;
• Encouraging accountability, assessment, and the provision of quality services;
• Actively contributing to the advancement of the student affairs profession.

Source: Practice Agenda Project American CollegePersonnel Association 1999
Adopted 12/13/02