STUDENT AFFAIRS Mission Statement and Strategic Plan At Babson College, we recognize that classroom time takes up 14 hours each week. In partnership with faculty, Student Affairs extends learning and growth during the other 154 hours a week through its programs and reflection. We create an environment through the lenses of ETA (Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®) and SEERS (Social, Environmental, Economic Responsibility, and Sustainability) that complements curricular goals and experience(s) in an intentionally diverse and inclusive community. We partner with all students on their ideas, passions, and interests. We enable them to envision and navigate change and challenge them to take informed risks and support them when they stumble or fail to gain resiliency. We encourage student growth and development, self-reflection and analysis. We accomplish this through the following units:* Athletics* Community Standards* Counseling Services* Faith and Service* Graduate Student Affairs* Health Services* Public Safety* Residence Life* Sorenson Center for the Arts * Student Activities and LeadershipDivision of Student Affairs at Babson CollegeDSABC_9d62c582-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b_9d62c776-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9bTo extend learning and growth through programs and reflection. _9d62c848-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9bENGAGEMENTFully develop partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to cultivate an intentionally seamless learning environment._9d62c8e8-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1Through the effective utilization of technology and the purposeful design of programs and processes, we will develop a community of learners who challenge each other to be solutions-oriented toward living entrepreneurially and fully engage with the full range of Babson's global networks.Sense of CommunityIdentify synergies between existing graduate and undergraduate processes to create a broader sense of community between and among college constituents._9d62c988-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.1CommunicationDevelop departmental plans to effectively utilize all available technological methods of communication with students (existing portal, Life@Babson, student portal, social media, etc.) to increase transparency and address the question of why _9d62ca3c-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.2Meaning & PurposeCultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in the student experience with intentional self-reflection time on informal risks and failures while seeking out advising, feedback, and coaching_9d62cad2-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.3ActionCreate processes, practices, and communications that equip students to take action with increasing independence and success_9d62cbcc-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.4PartnershipsDevelop consistent language to engage faculty and other constituents to encourage collaborative partnerships in the cocurricular space_9d62cca8-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.5Traditions & PrideIncorporate College traditions and pride so that cocurricular education is a direct extension of the classroom experience_9d62cd66-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b1.6LEADERSHIP & INCLUSIONHighlight and leverage opportunities to mentor, role model, and educate our students and staff on Entrepreneurship of All Kinds™ and the importance of doing so in a diverse and inclusive environment that fully supports students' development as entrepreneurial leaders._9d62ce24-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2Student PerspectivesEnroll student perspectives in defining the Babson experience_9d62cf00-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.1Babson College StudentsEntrepreneurial Thought & ActionCreate and cultivate an ecosystem on campus that supports and advances Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®_9d62cfdc-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.2DialoguesIntentionally engage students in dialogues about differences and multiple perspectives to fully leverage the strengths of our diverse community_9d62d054-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.3Babson College StudentsProgrammatic OfferingsContinually renew programmatic offerings to best enable students to identify their strengths, goals, and motivations, and practice entrepreneurial leadership skills that will enable them to analyze opportunities, articulate their vision, and care value in an uncertain world_9d62d13a-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.4Experiential MeaningAssist students in making meaning of their experiences by focusing on their drive, passion, and motivation_9d62d20c-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.5Education & AccountabilityFoster and support peer-to-peer education and accountability to inform a culture of inclusion and respect_9d62d2e8-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.6Entrepreneurial LeadershipStrengthen divisional and institutional understanding, framework, and application of entrepreneurial leadership_9d62d3c4-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b2.7OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEDemonstrate commitment to operational excellence through adherence to best practices, transparency in processes, effective utilization of technological tools, prioritizing resources, teamwork, and leveraging partnerships across campus._9d62d478-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3Student PortalStrategize, plan, and prepare staff for rollout of new Student Portal with relation to Life at Babson, the Web page, and other social media efforts_9d62d57c-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.1Online Systems & ApplicationsEnsure staff becomes proficient in online systems and applications_9d62d612-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.2Title IX, II, Risk, Health & SafetyEnsure compliance with Title IX, II, Risk Management, and Health Services and Public Safety operating policies and procedures_9d62d6ee-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.3Crisis ResponseFormalize annual review of all Crisis Response protocols_9d62d7c0-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.4Service QualityConduct a comprehensive program review within each department, based on industry standards/best practices, to develop specific recommendations for how to maintain or improve the overall quality of services provided while identifying other programs/services for elimination_9d62d8b0-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.5Policies & ProceduresUndertake a comprehensive review of all existing policies and procedures throughout Student Affairs making specific recommendations for improvement or replacement in order to meet with best practices_9d62d996-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.6Data Collection, Dissemination & UseExamine existing data collection methods in all departments with recommendations on how to best utilize and disseminate the information throughout the College_9d62da86-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.7SynergiesIdentify opportunities for synergies by blending and merging undergraduate and graduate systems, processes, and procedures_9d62db4e-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.8Learning EnvironmentsProvide leadership to and ensure student voice is included in the design of innovative learning environments that promote a flexible, highly transparent, connected, and collaborative learning experience for all students _9d62dc3e-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b3.9HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETYCreate a healthy, safe, and caring living and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty._9d62dd6a-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4ResponsibilityPromote shared responsibility for public safety and health and wellness across the division and the College_9d62ddd8-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.1EngagementEngage faculty, staff, and students in cultivating environments to promote student thriving_9d62deaa-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.2OpportunitiesOffer programming opportunities that explore topics such as holistic health, mindfulness, meditation, and reflection_9d62dfae-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.3EmpowermentEmpower all Student Affairs departments to create and develop ways to educate and model best practices for health and wellness based on current data, such as CORE Assessment, NCHA Assessment, and Sexual Assault Victim Assessment_9d62e094-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.4Best PracticesUnder the leadership of the director of Counseling, educate all staff on best practices and reinforce proper protocol for students of concern_9d62e26a-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.5Harm ReductionOffer educational opportunities to students around alcohol and other drugs utilizing harm-reduction models, philosophies, and programs_9d62e404-b535-11e4-ac55-376bfc454b9b4.62015-02-15http://www.babson.edu/offices-services/student-affairs/Documents/student-affairs-mission-and-strategic-plan.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net