The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to:
-Working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an ethical and safe environment in which scholarship may flourish
-Promoting good citizenship among students and administer conduct standards in a fair, respectful, and equitable manner
-Disseminating and interpreting University regulations and standards to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the general community
-Promoting compliance with the spirit and intent of the Bill of Students Rights and University Code of Conduct
-Serving as a resource and information agency for students, faculty, staff, parents and others concerning student rights and standards
-Guiding students toward a greater sense of personal responsibility and mature and ethical behavior that enhances the quality of the University and community environment
-Providing guidance and educational experiences to assist students in making appropriate choices concerning behavior
-Encouraging students to understand the consequences of the decisions they make and the actions they take in an attempt to help their holistic development for good citizenry.