Student Success Mission Statement
Student Success at the University
of Kansas provides services and programs
that are essential to the intellectual,
cultural, physical, social and moral development
of students. Student Success encourages
students to realize their potential as
individuals and as prepared, enlightened,
responsible members of an increasingly
complex and diverse global society. As
a partner in the educational process at
a comprehensive research and teaching
university, Student Success is vital to
the institution's mission to serve as
a center for learning, scholarship and
creative endeavor.
Student Success Values
These values comprise the foundation
from which Student Success fulfills its
mission at the University of Kansas.
Education
Quality education of the whole individual
is of primary importance. The integration
of formal and informal learning experiences
is necessary as learning and development
occur inside and outside the classroom.
Student Success shares responsibilities
in teaching, research and public service
to foster an environment that supports
and encourages life-long learning. This
environment promotes equity in educational
opportunity and contributes to a safe,
healthy and secure campus.
Services
Student Success offers a wide range of
essential services that address the needs
of prospective, current and former KU
students. Some services are provided to
meet students' basic needs, while others
directly contribute to academic success,
personal growth and career development.
Rights & Responsibilities
While students are responsible for their
own lives, Student Success assists them
in understanding their rights and freedoms,
accepting their responsibilities and learning
from the consequences of their actions.
Staff members serve as advocates, ensuring
that students' interests are valued and
considered in all aspects of the University
and the larger community.
Diversity
The University fosters a multicultural
environment in which the dignity and unique
characteristics of the individual are
recognized and respected. Student Success
develops inclusive policies, programs
and services that value the contributions
and aspirations of individuals and groups
and support the pursuit of shared purposes
and values.
Partnership
Collaboration among Student Success and
the faculty and staff of Academic Affairs
and Research, Graduate Studies and Public
Service is essential. Student Success
also works closely with other University,
community, state, national and international
agencies. An ongoing partnership with
students is the foundation of these alliances.
All of these collaborative efforts are
essential to providing programs, services
and activities that assist students in
meeting their educational goals.
Professionalism
The mission, values and knowledge base
of Student Success influence the manner
in which staff interact with individuals
and groups, implement policies and create
programs and services. Student Success
is committed to the continuing education
and enhancement of the professional skills
of staff members.
Student Success Goals
Education
- To provide educational programs that
support and enhance the classroom experience.
- To establish policies and programs
to promote equity in opportunities and
educational outcomes.
- To provide an open community life
that supports students in their pursuit
of knowledge.
- To conduct research pertaining to
students and student life and disseminate
this information within the University
and to other constituents.
- To establish policies and programs
that contribute to a safe, healthy and
secure campus.
Services
- To provide responsive, quality support
services that enable students to successfully
accomplish their academic and personal
goals.
- To enhance campus life experiences
by providing programs and services that
meet the physical, emotional and health
needs of students.
- To evaluate and improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of our programs and
services.
- To develop and enhance information
systems and technologies to provide
students with the most efficient services.
- To improve campus facilities so that
supportive living, learning and working
environments are provided for students
and staff.
Rights and Responsibilities
- To assist students in examining and
developing their beliefs and values.
- To assist students in understanding
their rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
- To foster broad student involvement
and participation in University life.
- To counsel students confronted with
academic and personal challenges, teaching
them the strategies required for progress
and success.
- To provide opportunities for leadership
and service on campus and in the community.
Diversity
- To aggressively recruit and retain
students from underrepresented groups.
- To provide opportunities designed
to increase awareness, knowledge and
understanding of different cultures
and perspectives.
- To help students learn to recognize,
understand, accept and value human similarities
and differences.
- To improve integration of all students
into campus life, emphasizing the understanding
and appreciation of human diversity
and common values.
- To assess the needs of and develop
programs and services for diverse populations.
Partnership
- To develop, with faculty and staff,
a learning environment for the purpose
of creating a true community of scholars.
- To foster collaboration within Student
Success and with other University offices
to provide programs and services that
efficiently and effectively serve students.
- To enhance relationships with other
Regents institutions to serve as effective
advocates for higher education within
the State of Kansas.
- To develop collegial relationships
with secondary schools and community
colleges, emphasizing student preparedness,
transition and matriculation to the
University.
- To work with the private and public
sector to provide effective programs
and services for students.
- To involve students in the development
and implementation of our programs and
services.
Professionalism
- To enhance the knowledge base and
professional skills of Student Success
staff.
- To recruit and prepare interested
undergraduate and graduate students
to enter the profession of Student Success.
- To encourage involvement of staff
in professional organizations and activities.
- To provide and encourage leadership
opportunities for Student Success staff.
- To increase Student Success financial
resources for staff and services from
state support as well as development
campaigns.
- To improve our accountability and
evaluation of human and financial resources.
May 1994
Revised August 2003
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The
Vice Provost for Student Success
provides leadership for the development
and delivery of programs and services
for all students at the University of
Kansas. The Vice Provost also serves as
an advocate for student needs within the
University community. The specific functions
of the Vice Provost's Office include:
- Constituent Relations:
Promotes a program to ensure that students
are properly served within the University
and that systems are available to manage
student concerns and resolve grievances.
- Program Coordination
and Development: Initiates the development
of new programs and services for students
by the offices and departments of Student
Success and with academic and administrative
units in the University community.
- Systems Development:
Promotes the coordination of all University-wide
administrative systems and the development
and use of technological support programs
in the various offices and departments
of Student Success.
- Communications: Ensures
that information common to all units
of Student Success is published and
made available to the appropriate constituencies
of the University.
- Personnel and Resource
Development: Coordinates the selection,
orientation and continuing education
of Student Success employees. Secures
financial resources from both public
and private sources and provides budgetary
control for all units within Student
Success.
- Student Success Fund
Raising Activities: The Office of the
Vice Provost coordinates the efforts
of the various offices and departments
to raise private funds to support programs
and services for which State funds are
not available.
- The Vice Provost for Student Success supports the ongoing development
of the "Raymond F. Nichols League of Former Student Leaders,"
an organization of alumnae/i and friends which provide funds for
leadership development programs.
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