The mission of Student Services is “to partner with others to develop a community of learners and implement student programs and services that engage students in exploring and developing their full potential.”  We do this by fostering Engagement, Holistic Development, Personal Responsibility, and Collaboration.

Core Values – The Student Service Staff share their expertise with the Alverno community and provide a classroom without walls that is positive and student centered.  We create a learning laboratory where students expand their experiences with the abilities and integrate them into their personal and professional lives.

Engagement - We believe that student involvement enhances learning inside and outside the classroom and that when a student is meaningfully engaged, connected and integrated into this community, it generates a sense of belonging.  This community may be in the classroom, the residence hall, on the athletic field, in a student group or with other subgroups of students on campus.  Our role is to

• champion student needs and interests and encourage them to take part in the life of the College
• create an environment where students explore and demonstrate their leadership and effective citizenship skills
• offer leadership development through student staff programs, leadership training, campus activities, educational programming, and service programs
• provide opportunities for students to expand their experiences with the abilities and integrate them into their personal and professional lives.
• connect students with peers, faculty, and staff so they find multiple means of support
• assess and address student concerns and provide coordinated services that meet their needs
• remain professionally informed and provide the best possible experience for Alverno students

Holistic Development – We believe that a campus that is supportive and promotes holistic development builds a happier, more productive and satisfied campus community.  We use the Wellness Model, created by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as a framework for planning.  This model promotes a healthy lifestyle focusing on seven dimensions: physical, values/spiritual, academic/intellectual, career, environmental, social-cultural/leadership, and emotional.  Our role is to promote wellness programming through Campus Ministry, Counseling and Health Services, Resident Life, Student Life and Student Services.

Personal Responsibility – We create a culture of respect that treats students as individuals who are responsible for their choices and their own lives.  We believe that responsiveness to the individual, however, must include the long-term welfare of the group. Our role is to

• promote a sense of community where students take ownership and responsibility for their lives
• create an environment that respects differences
• support as well as challenge students in their development
• hold students accountable for their choices
• encourage students to perform to their highest potential

Collaboration – We work with others to accomplish our work.  Our role is to

• work with students, faculty and staff to promote a caring community
• share our expertise with others
• build relationships with other campuses, agencies and businesses to extend the learning environment beyond Alverno College
• plan programs to involve students in the wider community