Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Our Mission

The division cultivates enrollment, student success and opportunity for all through innovative programs, intentional experiences, exceptional services and premier facilities to enrich student development, promote wellbeing, and foster learning in a vibrant community.

Our Vision

The Division aspires to be premier through exceptional programs, services and workplace culture, recognized for excellence in enrollment management and student success.

Our Core Values

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People-Centered:

We recognize leadership is derived from service to others. We are committed to creating a culture where all thrive and are supported on their own personal and professional paths toward lifelong learning, growth and leadership.

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Creativity:

Creativity is our cornerstone to expand knowledge, develop human understanding and enrich the quality of life. We believe that education and research/scholarship/creative activity reinforce one another and the best academic programs bring innovative teaching and rigorous research together.

Integrity:

We act with organizational and personal integrity through honest interactions, professionalism, transparent and accountable decision-making and respect for others.

Diversity:

We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, inclusive, collaborative and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration, and we respect individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Excellence:

Excellence is achieved through continuous improvement, assessment and accountability. We embrace bold action and adapt to an ever-changing environment. Individually, we are experts at what we do. Collectively, our impact is even greater.

Division Strategic Plan

Enhance programming, services, and support resources to impact the student experience through effective recruitment, student development, and student success initiatives.
Promote a career everywhere mindset for students by expanding leadership development and career preparedness opportunities across the university.
Strengthen and implement effective programs and resources to help students develop financial literacy and address financial needs to promote student success.

Develop scalable solutions to mental health services to serve students, promote wellbeing and enhance student success.
Support programs and initiatives that help students build social connections, promote wellbeing and belonging, and develop engaged, productive citizens.
Promote services and programs that positively impact student recruitment, retention and graduation outcomes.

Commit to providing professional development opportunities for all division employees at all levels.
Foster and support a culture that values employees, promotes belonging and connection and enhances wellbeing.
Develop an intentional and comprehensive communication plan to provide guidance and consistent information within the division.

Strengthen program evaluation and assessment across the division with intentional use of data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Develop and maintain cutting-edge facilities, services and technology that enhance student experiences.
Engage in the SDSU Connect initiative to expand collaborations and enhance the student experience through alignment of our land-grant mission with the needs of Sioux Falls metropolitan area and additional communities identified through the program.