For many students, the college experience can be unbearably stressful. Academic pressure, separation from the family and a sense of vulnerability can all lead to a mental-health crisis. And for this generation of young adults, they’ve also had to contend with a stifling once-in-a-century pandemic.
With more than 20 departments, each doing important and unique work, it is a challenge to describe all that Student Affairs does on campus. This wheel, which is divided into four categories, is intended to help campus partners, faculty, and students better understand the diverse ways we are here to help.
We have always strived to support students holistically, and having a senior leader to guide these efforts elevates this work in ways the U has not seen before. This position will work with our teams to coordinate resources, build partnerships with campus and community organizations, and develop and advocate for ways to improve access to resources
The University of Utah District Staff Excellence Awards (USEA) program recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by the University of Utah’s full-time staff employees. This award recognizes superior performance specifically related to the University’s 4 Major Strategic Goals.
I am so excited to have campus buzzing with excitement again as we celebrate the start of a new academic year together. The past two years of the pandemic have taught us so many new ways to connect with one another, and we in Student Affairs are ready to support student well-being and success with more flexibility and accessibility than ever before.