Dean of Students

Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of the Dean of Students is to promote student development and self-authorship in undergraduate and graduate students through programs, services, connections, and policy development that creates a campus environment that facilitates the successful navigation of campus life at USCA.

Values: Employing an educational prism, the Office of the Dean of Students contributes to students’ individual development and facilitates a safe, vibrant, healthy and resilient USCA campus community utilizing the following values:

• Promote a Safe, Respectful, and Healthy Campus Community: The Office of the Dean of Students works to establish and enforce community standards and norms for a safe, respectful and healthy environment. The office seeks to be proactive in addressing concerns that affect students’ health and safety, advocates for policies and procedures that provide students with the security and safety needed to be academically successful, and reactive and responsive when campus policies are violated.
• Empower Students and Enhance Student Experience: Encourage students to step beyond their comfort zones, explore new opportunities, and actively cultivate essential skills to help them access the elements of their desired student experience.
• Student Advocacy and Support: Students are the heart of USCA. We help students navigate unexpected challenges and find the strategies, resources, and solutions to achieve their goals.