Student Development Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the student development area of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is to embody the Lasallian charism by proactively inviting and welcoming students and other members of the university community to full participation in the caring, nurturing, and holistic climate which distinguishes this residential university. Inspired by the legacy of the Christian Brothers, student development personnel bring the Lasallian charism to reality by their extraordinary faith and zeal, the synergy of which serves as an effective and pragmatic foundation for service to students of all ages.
The student development area fulfills this mission by providing the human resources and the spiritual and temporal guidance which empowers students to pursue safe, healthy, integrated, active lives in this teaching/learning community. Functioning from the perspective of facilitators, educators, advisors, and role models committed to the education of the whole person, members of the student development staff serve the university community both as catalytic creators of a wholesome environment and as responders to the spiritual, emotional, physical, social, vocational, and intellectual needs and challenges that arise within the community.
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