Our Mission:
Student Affairs and Institutional Equity (SAIE) at NDSU provides students with holistic enrichment, comprehensive services, and co-curricular experiences.

Our Commitment: 

  • We will promote inclusive communities that foster dignity and respect.
  • We will cultivate curious and critical thinkers who value lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. 
  • We will advocate for the needs of students and support their health and well-being. 
  • We will create opportunities for self-discovery that allow students to authentically engage with others.

Our Values:
The following values serve as the foundation for our decision making and set the standard for how we interact with our students, colleagues, and other constituents.

  • Collaboration and Teamwork:
    • We assume the best of each other.
    • We express genuine gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of others.
    • We communicate honestly and respectfully, and welcome feedback and dialogue.
    • We seek to invite wide-ranging perspectives and experiences in decision making and planning to create engaged communities.
  • Community and Inclusion:
    • We respect and recognize the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all members of our NDSU community.
    • We promote a community of belonging by acknowledging that all individuals must feel safe, valued, supported, connected, and accepted.
    • We create opportunities for individuals to better understand themselves and others.
  • Growth:
    • We take responsibility for our own growth and support the growth of others.
    • We promote and guide holistic learning and well-being.
    • We adapt to changing environments.
    • We view failures as opportunities to learn.
    • We strive for continuous improvement in our programs and services.
  • Integrity:
    • We strive to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of NDSU SAIE.
    • We are transparent in all we do, and openly and honestly convey information in an accurate and complete manner.
    • We adhere to policy, apply it equitably, and regularly review for compliance and best practices.
    • We accept responsibility for mistakes and work diligently to learn and improve.
    • We follow through on our commitments to the best of our ability.
  • Service:
    • We are actively engaged with NDSU and our partners in local, state, national, and international communities.
    • We actively listen to understand and attempt to serve others.
    • We are accountable to each other and our students.
    • We emphasize the importance of managing time and priorities to achieve a healthy blend between personal and professional life.
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