DEPARTMENT of STUDENT PROGRAMS MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Student Programs is committed to challenging students to explore and develop their leadership potential, to learn through experiences and to shape campus culture in order to fulfill the educational mission of Messiah College.

The Student Programs staff helps foster student leadership, creativity, enthusiasm and energy that serve as the impetus for the majority of campus programming and student activities. Staff and students partner to plan events and activities. In addition we implement training for student leaders in order to help them reach their group and individual goals.

Department staff provide continuity for student clubs and organizations from year to year and educate students about institution policy. The Department also provides opportunities for students to practice leadership and organizational skills, and encourages students to integrate theory learned in the classroom with leadership practice within a Christian framework.

DEPARTMENT of STUDENT PROGRAMS OBJECTIVES

1. Provide opportunities for student leadership training, education and development.
2. Encourage student involvement in student organizations and college governance.
3. Encourage students to critically engage current events and popular culture.
4. Encourage student-led programming that supports the mission of Messiah College.
5. Provide meaningful opportunities for students to remain connected to their families.
6. Foster meaningful interactions among students and between students and faculty, administration and staff.
7. Coordinate effective orientation programs for new and transfer students.