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Mission
The Assistant Deans for Student Affairs assist students in their matriculation
at the university by providing an environment conducive to academic and
personal growth. The Assistant Deans serve a vital role representing the
division of Student Affairs within the academic colleges. Actively working
with students, faculty and staff, the Assistant Deans integrate the holistic
developmental philosophy of student affairs within the academic setting
and engage the entire university community in academic and co-curricular
learning.
Vision
The Assistant Deans for Student Affairs seek to engage members of the University
in the process of student advocacy, community building and collaborative
learning ~ thus facilitating student success.
Student Advocacy
The Assistant Deans serve as student advocates by representing the needs
of students to university staff, faculty, and administrators. Advocacy takes
many forms, including: individual student advising, consulting with college-based
staff and department chairs, and assisting students through the maze of
the university services, policies and procedures.
Leadership Development
Understanding the value of co-curricular learning, the Assistant Deans encourage
students to participate in leadership development opportunities both within
the colleges and across campus. Each Assistant Dean serves as the advisor
to their college s Inter-Club Council; organizations that allocate funding
from Associated Students, Inc., for students to participate in professional
development activities such as conferences, competitions and symposia. In
addition, Assistant Deans regularly serve as presenters for numerous leadership
development activities at CSUF.
Research and Assessment
In partnership with faculty, staff and college administrators, the Assistant
Deans conduct research on CSUF students and their needs in order to improve
their educational experiences. For more details regarding assessment projects and reports, please visit the Assistant Dean Assessment page.
Scholarships
The Assistant Deans are an excellent source of information and assistance
for students seeking financial assistance. While serving on the university
scholarship committee, the Assistant Deans coordinate scholarships for their
respective colleges.
Campus Involvement
With specialized knowledge and experience in co-curricular student development
activities, the Assistant Deans work closely with the academically related
student organizations on campus. Focusing on the clubs and organizations
in their respective colleges, the Assistant Deans provide advisement, information,
and referrals to students and faculty advisors.
Counseling and Referrals
Assistant Deans meet with students both individually and in groups to assist
them in achieving their personal, academic and professional goals. Heavily
networked within the university, the Assistant Deans are excellent sources
of campus and community information. In addition, the Assistant Deans serve
as the colleges referral person for faculty and staff to direct students
facing issues that require immediate attention (crises). Through structured
programs such as New Student Orientation and probation advisement programs,
or through informal conversations with students, the Assistant Deans help
students chart a course for academic success.
Event Planning
The Assistant Deans coordinate programs to highlight the accomplishments
of CSUF students and alumni. Examples include honor list recognition, college
weeks, and awards programs. In addition, the Assistant Deans represent their
colleges in the planning of many university-wide events.
Enrollment Management
The Assistant Deans are actively involved in all facets of enrollment management
activities, including: outreach to high schools and community colleges to
recruit first-year, transfer, graduate and credential candidates; orientation
of new students to Cal State Fullerton; and the planning of retention programs
focused on student success and graduation.
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