SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

 DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

The Dean of Students Office Cluster of departments is comprised of the Counseling Center, the Office of Student Life, the Office of Judicial Affairs, the Office of Off-Campus Student Services, the Office of Orientation and Transitions Services, and the Office of Prevention Services, comprised of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement Program, and the University Rape Advocacy, Prevention, and Education Center.

The Mission of the Dean of Students Office and cluster is to engage students in creating a positive campus culture that:

• Inspires intellectual inquiry and artistic expression
  
• Fosters safety and wellness
  
• Exhibits good citizenship and ethical leadership
  
• Celebrates diversity
  
• Supports personal and community growth

The Dean of Students Office accomplishes this mission by:

• Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff members in establishing policies and processes that guide student success
  
• Developing programs and services that support meaningful campus and community involvement and lifelong learning
  
• Assessing the effectiveness of our strategies
  
  In addition to providing leadership and direction for its aligned departments, the Dean of Students Office offers programs and services to members of the University community: