The Division of Student Development and Success, led by Heidi Anderson-Isaacson, Interim Dean of Student Development and Success, offers curricular and co-curricular programs that support a
student’s changing and evolving needs – academically, socially and personally – from matriculation to graduation. Our commitment to collaborative working relationships with
faculty, staff, and students ensures our ability to provide holistic support for students in developing a strong connection to the campus community, . Mentorship opportunities with peers,
staff and faculty assist students in developing a network of support to guide them toward success and timely degree completion.
Located on the first floor of Founders Hall (aka Main Street), the office of the Dean of Students (FO 119) serves as the central office for the entire Division of Student Development and
Success.
Vision Statement
To provide a signature co-curricular experience as purposeful, outcomes-based, and assessment oriented as the Alverno curriculum.
Mission Statement
Building a culture of success by engaging students in activities and educational opportunities desiged to support and empower each student to reach their unique potential as an effective
citizen and leader.
Outcomes
Improve one-year undergraduate retention rate from 72% to 75% with an aspiration of 82%
Six-year graduation rates increase from 42% to 60% by 2026
Retention rates increase from 72% to 82% by 2026
Improve the retention rates of our most academically at-risk (Alverno Success)
Student Development and Success’
Statement and Goals for Justice, Inclusion and Compassion
We in Student Development and Success (SDS) are agents of change committed to addressing inequalities and injustices on campus and in our community. We acknowledge, advocate, and
educate the Alverno Community on issues of social justice. The work of Student Development and Success will foster a community of servant leadership.
In an academic year, the Division of Student Development and Success aims to remove and/or reduce barriers and challenges to student success on campus:
Create a professional environment/experience in which we continuously develop our knowledge of and perspective towards justice and equity regarding the many identities that exist within
our student body.
Educate our community on the College perspective on justice and compassion through SDS run programs and events.
Bring an understanding of Servant Leadership and its connection to justice to the Alverno College community.
Definitions:
Social Justice - a concept that all people should have equal access to wealth, health, well-being, privileges, and opportunity.
Servant Leadership - a leadership type that focuses on creating a culture of service to others and community improvement. This style of leadership can be characterized by awareness,
empathy, and community building.
The Division of Student Development and Success is comprosed of following departments, each one playing a key role in our college students' co-curricular and out-of-class experience:
