Student Affairs Focuses On Success, But How?

Learn about the Division's programs and services offered to Northeastern students.

Message from the Vice President

• Focus on student engagement, retention and assessment using national high impact practices in support of student success.
• Continue to restructure and relocate student services for budget reductions and efficiency in support of student success.
• Attain budgeted residence hall occupancy of 352 (80%), leading to a financial gain for the institution, and continue to build residential hall programs to support student retention.
• Implement Student Affairs Departmental Assessment Plans and continue to collect data for our Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure our contribution to student retention and success.
• Develop a student emergency fund from facility and community rental programs.
• Continue to implement the African American Student Success initiative, Foundation of Student Success, Excellencia initiative, and DreamUS scholars programs.
• Increase student health and counseling services at El Centro and the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies and remodel the student lounge at CCICS.
• Work with Academic Affairs to identify faculty members to serve as faculty fellows within the Pedroso Center.
• Expand wrap around programs in the Food Pantry to better support students dealing with economic insecurity issues in partnership with academic programs and local non-profit organizations.
• Expand learning experiences for students through collaborative efforts with the Department of Health Sciences and Physical Education, the Food Pantry, and The Nest residence hall.
• Finalize the vaccination policy for students and develop a plan for the immunization compliance program for the University.
• Expand the Power Closet program aimed at providing students with everyday and business attire.
• The Student Affairs team looks forward to working with you, and we thank you for your continued support and commitment to our students.

Vice President for Student Affairs

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020

MISSION

The Division of Student Affairs at Northeastern Illinois University actively supports and engages its diverse community of learners through excellent programs and services that enhance students’ personal development, leadership skills, and intercultural competencies to engage in a dynamic global society.

VISION

The Division of Student Affairs will be a national leader in urban higher education and among Hispanic Serving Institutions through its promising practices to support student success.

VALUES

The Division of Student Affairs embraces the University’s core values and contributes to student success through:

Civic Leadership

We encourage empowerment through learning as we educate students to be active citizens that lead with integrity and create change within their University, local community, and in the world.

Social Justice

We celebrate diversity and encourage the idea of equal participation within our society and foster in our students a commitment to creating a more equitable and just world.

Holistic Support

We support access to opportunity and are committed to excellence by providing quality programs and services to meet students’ personal, academic, and career needs.

Experiential Learning

We enhance the University community by providing hands-on learning and reflection opportunities for students that enrich their educational pursuits.

GOALS

EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

• Explore and implement strategies to support the success of our diverse student populations.
• Support integrative learning by ensuring Student Affairs programs and services advance the University’s baccalaureate goals.
• Infuse meaningful opportunities for civic learning and democratic engagement throughout Student Affairs to enhance students’ sense of community responsibility.
• Assess Student Affairs programs, services and operations to support continuous improvement and contributions to student recruitment, retention and graduation.
• Develop new traditions that instill pride and cultivate a strong connection to the University.

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

• Enhance strong working relationships with Academic Affairs and develop partnerships with individual faculty members to support student success.
• Develop meaningful partnerships with community leaders and organizations that support local and global learning opportunities for students.
• Increase strategic communication with various stakeholders regarding Student Affairs programs and services.
• Develop strategies to engage parents and family members as our partners in student success.
• Support the College of Graduate Studies and Research by ensuring we provide quality programs and services to graduate students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff at El Centro, the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, University Center of Lake County, and the Chicago Teachers’ Center.

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

• Explore and implement programs and services appropriate for the development of new student housing.
• Engage in professional development and benchmarking to stay aware of emerging best practices in urban higher education and Hispanic Serving Institutions.
• Identify strategies that allow us to anticipate and proactively address the future needs of our students.
• Discover and incorporate new technologies that support student success by enhancing the delivery of student services and programs.
• Identify opportunities for external funding to support new developments within Student Affairs.

EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Utilize the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners as a framework for staff training and development.
• Support an intentionally inclusive and welcoming University community through excellent customer service for all students.
• Contribute to the higher education profession by creating and sharing knowledge regarding students at a diverse urban institution.
• Develop policies and procedures that support student-centered operations within Student Affairs.
• Recruit staff and student employees in Student Affairs that broadly represent the diversity of our student body.
• Recognize and reward excellence among Student Affairs staff and others across the University who support student success.

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