These guiding principles are core values that direct how the Student Access and Success team operates, makes decisions, and interacts with others. These principles align team behavior, foster a strong culture, and ensure we work toward common goals.

Collaborative

  • What it means: We build strong partnerships. We work together across roles, listen actively, and value different perspectives.
  • Why it matters: Promotes innovation, shared governance, and prevents silos as well as internal and external conflicts.

Fun and Vibrant

  • What it means: Celebrations, traditions, and everyday campus life moments contribute to a meaningful and memorable college experience and workplace culture.
  • Why it matters: A lively, interactive atmosphere invites students and team members to thrive and become engaged, creating a sense of belonging.

Student Centered

  • What it means: Every decision, service, and interaction is grounded in a commitment to support student success, growth, and well-being.
  • Why it matters: A student who feels seen and supported is more likely to stay, grow, and graduate.

Welcoming, Inviting & Caring

  • What it means: We actively listen to foster a culture that is warm, approachable, and respectful of every student and team member鈥檚 journey, background, and experience.
  • Why it matters: Welcoming spaces act as emotional support systems, reducing stress and isolation so students and team members feel seen and valued.

Lead Forward

  • What it means: Always look for ways to improve, be open to feedback, adapt, and innovate. We know how to learn in public.
  • Why it matters: Keeps our departments growing to become more efficient, effective, and future-ready.