The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is committed to fostering a learning environment grounded in integrity, responsibility, and respect. Our office serves as a central resource for promoting community standards, ensuring equitable processes of accountability, and advancing the holistic development of students.
Through the integration of advocacy and education, we work to uphold the values of the institution while supporting student success. By providing structured training, leading strategic campaigns, and offering guidance in matters of accountability, the office contributes to a campus culture that prioritizes fairness, ethical decision-making, and mutual respect.
The sections that follow outline our mission, values, and vision, as well as the initiatives and programs through which we carry out this vital work.
The mission of Student Advocacy and Accountability is to advocate for and educate students about their rights, responsibilities, and available resources.
This is accomplished by:
Through adjudication and advocacy, we aim to empower students with knowledge, fostering improved decision-making and a community committed to ethical conduct.
Fairness, compassion, empathetic understanding, objectivity, respect for human dignity, and the search for truth.
Know the Code– Familiarize yourself with University rules and regulations.
Live the Code– Be the best you can be!
R.O.A.R. “Reach Out and Respond” – What can you do to stay safe?
Report It! – Help keep our campus safe, orderly and civil.
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is dedicated to continuous professional development. Our staff participate in a range of trainings designed to enhance their expertise in student advocacy, accountability processes, and community support. These trainings ensure that our team remains current with best practices and is fully equipped to uphold the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and service.
A full listing of the trainings completed by our staff can be found here.