Mandate

As professionals responsible for the administration and provision of Student Affairs and Services, focussing primarily on co-curricular activities within institutions of higher learning, we are committed to identify with practices that will move our professions forward. We believe in serving students holistically, so that they become well-rounded and thoroughly-grounded graduates and responsible citizens.

We are committed to the principles of good governance, service delivery and leadership in student affairs and services, including:

• Engagement of students in active learning.
• Helping students to develop coherent values and ethical standards.
• Setting and communicating high expectations for student learning.
• Using systematic inquiry to improve student and institutional performance.
• Using resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and goals.
• Forging educational partnerships that advance student learning.
• Building supportive and inclusive communities.