Student Affairs Mission Statement

As a Catholic liberal arts college, Assumption is a Christian community committed to the education of the total person,
in relationship to God, self and others.

The Division of Student Affairs supports the College's mission to prepare students for a lifetime of learning and contributing to society. By enhancing the connection between academic and co-curricular life, the division seeks to promote a campus culture characterized by:

• collaboration among faculty, students and staff that highlights cross-generational relationships and friendship network.
• integration of individual freedom and communal responsibility
• development of leadership skills that encourage self-reflection and critical thinking.
• awareness and participation in service to community
• a radical embodiment of Christ's command to love God and neighbor as oneself
• openness to people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences in an effort to expand our worldviews, challenge our assumptions and develop a deeper understanding
• a joyful attitude about life
• high expectations for academic excellence
• participation in both competitive sports and recreational activities that encourage the development of personal skills and values such as dedication, perseverance, responsibility, leadership and self-confidence
• an interdisciplinary approach to cultivating a healthy lifestyle