Student Affairs plays a significant role in preparing Michigan Tech graduates to make a difference in our world. We seek direction from our mission, vision, and guiding principles to provide innovative student-centered activities, programs and services; promote civic engagement and responsibility; and develop strong leadership and team-building capabilities, critical thinking, and ethical awareness.
Our mission
We prepare students to create the future, and make their success our highest priority.
Vision
We place students at the center of all we do; we make a difference in the lives of those who will shape the world.
Guiding principles
The success of Michigan Tech students is the most important measure of our progress. Given this, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive community that encourages involvement and a free exchange of ideas.
- Valuing creativity, leadership, and excellence.
- Promoting integrity, trust, and personal responsibility.
- Including students in decisions that enhance their educational experience.
- Being innovative and supportive in our programs, policies, and procedures.
- Supporting students’ intellectual, professional, and personal growth.
- Leading and supporting exemplary collegial relationships within the University community.
Our learning outcomes
In this ever-changing technological world, we will use our mission, vision, and guiding principles to provide a supportive and safe community at Michigan Tech. Students engaged in programs, initiatives, and experiences offered by Student Affairs will:
- Be civically engaged leaders in their many communities and will develop a commitment to service.
- Learn the skills necessary to work effectively and respectfully in groups.
- Understand the importance of trust, ethics, accountability and personal responsibility.
- Demonstrate a sense of pride, spirit and affinity for Michigan Tech.
- Identify and understand the need for a sustainable lifestyle.
- Develop the skills necessary to live in a diverse and ever-changing world.
- Be able to affect the change they wish to see in the world.