Student Affairs enhances andsupports the academic mission of the University. Te Student Affairsmission encompasses the dualparadigms of student development andstudent services and includes buildingalliances between the classroom andother aspects of campus life. As apartner in the educational enterprise,Student Affairs contributes to thecomprehensive educational experienceof students. Trough myriad services,programs and activities, the intellectual,vocational, personal, social andcultural development of all students isencouraged. Trough these programsand services, students are assisted inacquiring the knowledge, skills andinsights that facilitate life-long learning,a sense of personal and interpersonalcompetence and human understanding. As a resource for students,administration, faculty, staff, alumni andthe broader community, Student Affairsprovides a wide variety of university services. Tese services meet the needsof students as they progress throughtheir college experience and also includeproblem solving, research assistanceand consultation. With a diverse andcomprehensive set of responsibilities,Student Affairs contributes to thecampus community a special perspectiveabout students, their experience, and thecampus environment.
Articles in this edition of the newsletterprovide information about several of therecent programs and activities providedby the Division of Student Affairs which contribute to the comprehensiveeducational experience of students at CalState Fullerton.In this edition of
Spotlight
, you will findhighlights of the Guardian ScholarsProgram recently recognized by theChild Welfare League of America. TeGuardian Scholars Program is dedicatedto supporting ambitious, college-boundstudents exiting the foster care system by providing a comprehensive program thatcontributes to the quality and depth of the student’s university experience. As thefirst-ever recipient of the National FosteringEducational Success Award, the University and the program were recognized forexceptional leadership and demonstratedcommitment to providing foster youth with a learning and living environment thatis healthy, safe, nurturing and supportiveof their ability to successfully completepost-secondary education. Also in thisedition you will learn about the generosity of our student-athletes who have a longhistory of success both on the playingfield and in the community. Cal StateFullerton’s diamond teams – men’s baseballand women’s softball – have a long standingrelationship with local youth leagues.Students are at the forefront of Cal StateFullerton. Tis time of the academicyear features a multitude of studentactivities. Te University LeadershipConference hosted by Leadership &Multicultural Development Programsin the Dean of Students Officesponsored the annual event whichdrew over 250 student participants.Included in the day were keynotespeakers, skill-building workshops, acommunity service drive, awards andan involvement fair. Student LifePrograms & Services hosted the 12thannual Student Life Achievement Awards with a theme of “Lights,Camera, Action” to recognize theStudent Organization of the Year, Faculty Adviser of the Year, Staff Adviser of the Year, Community Service award and the ACE Student of the Year. Finally, theVolunteer & Service Center hosted the 5thannual Social Justice Summit. With nearly 600 attendees, the event was coordinatedalong with student volunteers who put incountless hours during fall 2008 and spring2009. Te event featured 25 workshopson issues of human rights, environmentalconcern, oppression and inequality in ourlocal, national and global communities. Inthis edition, you will also read about thebackground and accomplishments of oneof the senior leaders in the division. Dr.Ryan Alcantara speaks about why he enjoyshis role as Assistant Vice President forStudent Affairs.Finally, as we near the end of the2008-2009 academic year, I wouldlike to congratulate all of the membersof the Student Affairs family for theiraccomplishments during the past year. It isyour hard work that ensures the quality of life for all students at Cal State Fullerton.Sincerely,Robert L. Palmer, Ph.D.Vice President for Student AffairsCalifornia State University, Fullerton
2 - Spring 2009Spotlight on Student Affairs
Message from Robert L. Palmer,Vice President for StudentAffairs
A Few Words
Photo Credit: Kelly Lacefield
California State University, Fullerton
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