We Put Students First!

“Students First!” is the philosophy that inspires, empowers and unites the Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Student Affairs staff assist students in their transition to campus life and help them navigate the college experience while deriving the greatest value and pleasure from their time at UIS. We are professionals committed to the enhancement of students’ self-awareness, connections, inclusion and leadership. We also offer a safe, open, welcoming community that nurtures healthy personal development and a sense of belonging to everyone in the campus community. In short, we do our very best to exhibit the values we hope to instill in students, and we strive to inspire students to become leaders cultivating inclusive communities.

The mission and goals of the UIS Division of Student Affairs are guided by several documents:

Goals

Student Development

Our staff of professionals is committed to the enhancement of students’ self-awareness, connections to UIS and each other, understanding of diversity and inclusion, and their ability to act as leaders.

Excellent Service

Our programs, services, and facilities seek to offer the best possible experience as we assist students in their transition to campus life and through the completion of their degree program.

Building Community

Our community partnerships help us to engage the UIS Community in the larger social system to promote service learning, social justice, and civic engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion

We work to attract, to hire, and to retain students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds; our goal is a rich multicultural environment.

Organizational and Professional Development

We model life-long learning by staying up-to-date within our respective fields.

Connections to Professional Organizations

Below you will find a list of organizations for which UIS is either an institutional member or has Student Affairs' staff members as individual members.