Student Affairs Mission Statement

Grounded in our Ignatian understanding of the dignity and value of each person, the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs intentionally fosters the holistic growth of students by providing them opportunities to learn and practice skills, grow in competency and develop as leaders in service to others.

Our express purpose is to form students who, upon graduation, are grounded in ethical and moral values and prepared to engage and lead in a complex and global world.

Revised Summer 2015

Core Strategic Objectives

  1. Inclusive, Supportive Campus Environment: create an inclusive supportive environment in which every member of the MU community can feel an authentic sense of belonging; 
  2. Transformative Student Experience: offer high-impact practices and learning opportunities that create transformative experiences for MU students; and 
  3. Design for Excellence: build an efficient, effective, vibrant, and sustainable organization that can deliver on the two strategic objectives listed above. 

For more information, contact the Student Affairs central office.