Office of Student Affairs

The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) serves as the Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) and is responsible for working in collaboration with the faculty, academic affairs and the entire campus to lead student affairs staff in supporting a holistic student learning environment, enriching student campus life and activity, fostering student engagement for both residential and commuter students, building a strong intercultural campus community, advancing student leadership and civic engagement, and promoting student retention and success.

The VPSA oversees and manages the areas of public safety, housing and residence life, athletics, student health and counseling services, commuter services, sorority and fraternity life, the student center, student involvement, new student transition and retention, judicial affairs, the chaplaincy, conference and event services, sexual and interpersonal violence prevention and Title IX, and student support services and intervention. The vice president for student affairs is responsible for the administration of student life policies and procedures, and serves as student advocate to the faculty, administration and other University constituencies. Additionally, the VPSA advises students, parents, faculty, and others concerning campus life issues and the character and quality of students’ out-of-class activities.