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Office of Student Affairs
Student Affairs, in congruence with Longwood's mission to develop citizen leaders prepared to make positive contributions to the common good, is committed to sustaining an environment that offers a comprehensive array of student learning opportunities.
Student Affairs functions in partnership with Academic Affairs to integrate knowledge gained in both curricular and co-curricular settings to teach students competencies, skills and values needed to serve and lead lives of purpose and meaning.
Our Student Affairs Teams
In an effort to collaborate and enhance learning, student affairs professionals into seven teams and one task force:
- Academic & Student Affairs Collaboration
- Assessment
- ATOD
- CARE
- Community Standards & Expectations
- Hiring Task Force
- Leadership & Involvement
- Professional Development
Our Learning Outcomes
Student learning is infused into all programmatic efforts and daily interactions with students and faculty. Learning outcomes are achieved by promoting a meaningful learning environment. S.A. staff challenge and support student learning by:
- Modeling good decision making that is inclusive and open
- Empowering students to explore matters of interest
- Sharing the responsibility of the campus with students
- Involving students in the process of leadership
- Listening to students concerns, ideas, and suggestions
- Informing students about programs, activities, and opportunities
- Supporting students to discover themselves and try new things
- Challenging students to see an alternative view, concept or perspective
- Creating a tone or climate of civility and mutual respect
- Facilitating programs, forums, lectures, and plays where ideas can be shared and discussed
- Mediating conflicts and resolving problems
- Counseling students to promote self-awareness and healthy choices; and
- Reflecting with students about their experience
Letter from the Vice President
Welcome to Longwood Student Affairs where developing citizen leaders in a meaningful learning environment is our mission and passion.
Organizationally fifteen offices comprise the division of student affairs; however, student lives and learning are not segmented into divisions, departments, classrooms, or even into research activities.
We collaborate with faculty and staff throughout the campus to enrich and integrate learning experiences and opportunities into all facets of university life. Research confirms that a student's involvement and engagement in his or her learning produces the greatest gains and that one's peers have the most influence. Student leadership is a central component of our campus culture and intricately woven into the very fabric of Longwood's meaningful learning environment. Over 100 student organizations offer fertile ground for students to explore their interests, test their skills, become involved in the community, or simply try something new.
At the beginning of each academic year the Student Honor Board along with faculty, robed in full academic regalia, assemble for the Honor Ceremony where all freshmen sign their pledge to uphold the Honor Code. In 2010, Longwood will celebrate 100 years of this rich and cherished tradition that exemplifies the essence of our core values. Each student is treated with dignity and respect, and we expect students to own responsibility for their education, decisions, and behavior.
It is truly a distinct privilege to be a part of this challenging endeavor where the success of every student matters and that our partnership in this journey leads students to discover the power within!
Please feel free to contact me or any one of our staff, if we can be of any assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Tim J. Pierson, Ph.D
Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook contains information for students about available services, administrative policies and procedures, academic regulations, conduct standards and regulations, and governance structure.
The goal in producing the Handbook is to help students take advantage of opportunities at Longwood University.
