Student Affairs New Faculty Orientation August 24, 2010

1. Student AffairsNew Faculty OrientationAugust 24, 2010 Dr. Esther Perález Vice President for Student Affairs

2. Student AffairsMission Statement Student Affairs is committed to guiding students as they develop the values of civility, respect and character, while also fostering self-awareness, global citizenship and social responsibility. We seek to instill these values to enhance academic success and promote the growth of leaders through divisional programs, services, and individual mentoring.

3. 21st Century Realities • Global Literacy • Accelerated Technology • Social Ethics & Social Responsibility • Multicultural Communities & Organizations • Understanding of Teamwork in Organizations • Well-developed Communication Skills Harper, S.R. (2008). Creating Inclusive Campus Environments for Cross-Cultural Learning and Student Engagement. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

4. Community Expectations

5. Student Affairs Units

6. Student Development • Center for Multicultural Education • Career & Leadership Development • International Student Services • Residential Life • Student Life

7. Student Academic Support Services • Center for Academic Support • Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Study Groups • Testing & Assessment • Student Success Center • Academic Advising • Retention Programs

8. Health & Wellness • Counseling Center • Employee Assistance Program • Disability Services • Esry Student Health Center • Recreation Services • Intramurals • Fitness Center • Special Events

9. Student Services • Blum Union • Judicial Affairs • Greek Life • Student Government Assn • Special Events/Programs • Homecoming/Family Day

10. The Student Conduct Process

11. Purpose of the Student Conduct Process

12. Student Conduct Process What happens if a student violates the code of conduct? Incident Report • Can be from the University Police or Residential Life Staff • Or, a report by faculty or staff (www.missouriwestern.edu/advising and go to “early intervention.” You can report either an academic issue such as missed classes or a disciplinary concern.) • Documentation of the alleged violation Conduct Hearing (Informal Disposition or Formal Hearing) • Conducted by Resident Hall Director or Campus Conduct Administrator Possible Sanctions (if found responsible) • Warning • University Probation • Suspension or Expulsion Educational Outcome (if found responsible)

13. How Faculty Can Be Involved in Student Affairs • Serve as a Faculty Mentor in Housing • Contact Sean O’Reilly at 383-7104 • Serve as a Club or Organization Advisor • Contact Tay Triggs at 271-4150 • Collaborate on Event Planning • Serve on a Student Affairs Committee • International Student Advisory Council • Committee to Address Struggling Students (CASS)

14. Student AffairsOffice Locations Vice President for Student Affairs—Blum 228 Advising/Student Success Center—Eder 209 Counseling Center—Eder 203 Disability Services—Eder 203 Testing—Eder 203 Career & Leadership Development—Eder 202 Student Employment—Eder 202 International Student Services—Blum 210 Nontraditional Student Services—Eder 200 Center for Academic Support—Hearnes 213 Recreation Services—Looney Complex Fitness Center—Baker Family Fitness Center Student Health Services—Blum 203 Center for Multicultural Education—Blum 210 Center for Student Engagement—Blum 207 Judicial Affairs—Blum 228 Housing & Residential Life—Commons Building

15. Dr. Esther PerálezVice President for Student AffairsMissouri Western State UniversityBlum 228 Phone: 816.271.4432eperalez@missouriwestern.edu