Vision, Mission, Goals & Values

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Our Vision

Every WWU student flourishes from arrival to graduation - and beyond.

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Our Mission

The Division of Student Affairs:

  • welcomes students into community,
  • supports their wellbeing and success,
  • engages them in healthy development of the whole self, and
  • strengthens their capacity for self-determination.

Our Goals

  • Provide effective programs and services which support students' access, development, well-being, connectedness, and self-determination.
  • Advance equity, community-building, and engagement with place through our policies, practices, services, and programs.
  • Design, conduct, and assess our work using research-based best practices in college student development.
  • Contribue to Western Washington University's strategic goals through our work supporting students.

Our Values

  • Transformational Learning and Engagement
  • Respect for the Rights and Dignity of All
  • Critical Hope, Resilience, and Creativity
  • Student Development-Centered Practice