Student Affairs at Michigan Tech

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 values 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 are educators committed to the success of every student. We foster community through the Michigan Tech experience and together we

  • Celebrate and respect individuality
  • Support and challenge students to grow to their full potential  
  • Inspire students to be active and inclusive leaders in a diverse society. 

Our Vision

Student Affairs is a community of professionals where staff feel empowered to share ideas, engage in continuous learning, and lead with integrity to provide innovative programming and intentional engagement to support student’s personal and professional growth.

Our Values

The success of Michigan Tech students is the most important measure of our progress.  Given this, we are committed to inspiring:

  • An engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.
  • Students to achieve world-class scholarship through academics, research, and continued learning.
  • The exploration and creation of all possibilities through innovative use of their skills and knowledge.
  • Individuals to hold themselves accountable, and to act with integrity, honesty, and diligence.
  • The tenacity required to make ethical choices and to persevere through all obstacles.
  • The leadership needed for all individuals to boldly push everyday boundaries while serving others.