Department of Student Support and Engagement

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Department of Student Support and Engagement

Welcome to the Department of Student Support and Engagement. Our department is committed to supporting the success of all faculty, staff and students through engagement on topics of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to inclusiveness and to creating a space for all faculty, staff and students regardless of background, economic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, identity, spirituality, or any other form of diversity.

The department includes the following offices and centers: The Indigenous Cultures Resource Center, The Office of Intercultural Student Success, Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center, and the Gender Equity Resource Center.

Mission

The Department of Student Support and Engagement promotes and fosters an environment that advances the personal success, cultural engagement, cultural education and campus climate for faculty, staff, students, and the University community at large. 

Vision

Student support and engagement will be fully integrated into the curricular, co-curricular, and operational aspects of the University community, supporting the success of faculty and staff, and preparing students to navigate a global society.  

Anya Russom
International Programs Manager
T Wainman
Gender & Sexuality Prgms Coord
Salisa Hochstetler
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sarah Lane
International Services Representative
Gabriel Sexton
Interim Veteran and Nontraditional Student Programs Coordinator
Karen Valdez
Multicultural Initiatives Assistant Director
Cali Quaderer
Indigenous Programs Coordinator
Lynn Karna
Administrative Assistant II