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Student Affairs is a diverse organization of professionals who are dedicated to the social, psychological, ethical and cognitive development and well being of all Stanford students and to the direct support of faculty in pursuit of the university’s educational and research mission.
What's New
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Stanford welcomes Class of 2016 and incoming transfer students
Class of 2016 and incoming transfer students, welcome!
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Tresidder Union Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Tresidder Memorial Union's 50th birthday this year will be commemorated with a variety of activities during autumn quarter.
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Stanford parents enlisted to help curb risky drinking
The university has created an advisory group of parents to help it understand how to curb risky drinking among students.
The Student Affairs organization encompasses a broad range of services and programs and includes the following offices:
- Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Life with responsibility for Judicial Affairs, Student Activities, Old Union Programs, and Graduate Life;
- Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Educational Resources with responsibility for Office of Accessible Education, Bechtel International Center, Career Development Center, ethnic and community centers, and administrative oversight of the Haas Center for Public Service;
- Associate Vice Provost and Director of Vaden Health Center with responsibility for medical services, counseling and psychological services (CAPS), and health promotion services;
- Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar with responsibility for student records, maintaining the integrity of academic policies, and student information systems;
- Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Residential Education with responsibility for developing the policies, programs, and staffing which support the intellectual, educational, and community building activities in undergraduate student residences.
