Wilkes Honors College students continuously engage in the process of growth and change while on campus. The extent and intensity of each student's involvement in academic work and other aspects of campus life, such as campus clubs and organizations, community service activities, and service-learning, determine in large measure the degree of individual success attained.

Together, these components are integral aspects of the Wilkes Honors College academic experience and also encourage engagement within the larger community. Clubs and organizations, community service projects, internships, and study abroad experiences all provide opportunities for students to interact with other classmates, faculty, staff, local and international communities, and national and international organizations.

Each student brings unique characteristics to the collegiate experience. Programs and services must be conceptualized and delivered in such a way that the worth, dignity, and aspirations of each individual are respected. Students are enriched by a supportive and challenging academic community marked by the pursuit of common purposes, the embracing of common values, and the appreciation of individuality and diversity.
Student development occurs outside as well as inside the academic classroom; it is fostered by action as well as reflection; it is reinforced by the nurturing of character as well as the attainment of knowledge; it is promoted by the pursuit of individuality as well as collective engagement.

Specific objectives of student affairs:

Providing Services. The Honors College Director of Student Affairs provides a variety of services that promote the well being of students. In addition, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors are served directly by some of the programs offered. Services range from orientation, study-abroad and internship coordination, counseling referral, retention, and meeting basic academic and personal services that are responsive to more individual student needs.

Enhancing Individual Development. The Honors College Student Affairs mission is to foster the educational, psychological, social, spiritual and physical development of individuals. Services and programs are offered that enable students to expand their capabilities and understand how to handle personal problems which, if left unattended, inhibit learning and development. An Honors College student can seek advice on issues of student and academic development at any point in his or her student career.

Serving as an Advocate. The Honors College Director of Student Affairs serves as an advocate for students. Advocacy includes assuring that the interests of students are served in strategic aspects of University operations such as: policy determination, planning, facilities development, and delivery of programs and services.

Promoting Knowledge about Students. The Honors College Office of Student Affairs strives to expand knowledge of characteristics of students and of the factors that affect their growth and success. The Director instructs the Academic Student Success course for all first year and transfer students, regularly reviews research literature about students, and disseminates information about students to the University community.

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