The Division of Student Affairs exemplifies its own mission, vision, and values, by undertaking the following strategic initiatives.

Student Success

Champion exceptional opportunities and services to support all UH students.

• Engage all students to intentionally develop leadership qualities, critical thinking and communication skills, diversity competencies, and personal growth.
• Expand diverse experiences on exploration and education while identifying and meeting the needs of our student population through supportive, inclusive environments.
• Foster the holistic well-being of all students through coordinated, intentional services and processes.
• Enhance assessment of student success by defining measures at the departmental and divisional level with a focus on the impact of our programs and services.
• Enrich the sense of connection, belonging, and shared UH identity among all students.

Division Cohesion

Create and foster a cohesive division identity, culture, and community.

• Implement staff communication strategies that promote a mutual understanding of who we are and what we do.
• Strengthen staff connections within the division, both professionally and personally.
• Invest in staff success through professional development, recognition, and opportunities for broader participation throughout the division.
• Foster collaborative divisional processes focused on common goals.
• Promote and create initiatives that support a healthy work/life balance while contributing to division success.

Resources

Evaluate, actively pursue, and leverage resources to enhance the UH experience.

• Evaluate resources to identify opportunities for efficiency, improvement, and transformation.
• Pursue and develop resources to address identified gaps and needs.
• Leverage and adapt resources in innovative ways to increase effective utilization.

Partnerships

Forge and strengthen partnerships to expand our reach into the university and greater community.

• Educate and empower campus partners to be our advocates.
• Enhance students' educational experience by expanding partnerships with academic affairs.
• Create opportunities for our students by developing initiatives that support our neighboring communities.
• Expand strategic partnerships with K-12 schools and other post-secondary institutions.
• Promote alumni engagement and support for division initiatives in cooperation with Advancement.
• Raise the profile of the division through regional, national, and international involvement.