Welcome to Student Affairs at Grinnell! We are staff members and students who are committed to your success and these web pages are designed to help you know about us and our intentional, student-centered programs and advocacy.

My student affairs colleagues and I stand ready to do all we can to challenge and support all Grinnell students. You are welcome to be in touch with me at sa@grinnell.edu or call Student Affairs at 641-269-3700.

Below is our mission, values and vision for
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA).

DSA Mission:

The Division of Student Affairs advances the College mission and strategic plan by intentionally fostering and proactively promoting student learning and development within our residential liberal arts college community, where self governance and personal responsibility are hallmarks. We achieve our mission by embracing our core values.

DSA Core Values:

We value:

• Student-centeredness
• Diversity, social justice, and global citizenship
• Being curious, learning, thinking critically, reflecting, and pursuing passions
• Relationships, collaboration, and partnerships
• Providing challenge, support, empowerment, and accountability to students and colleagues
• Integrity, honesty, authenticity, and personal responsibility
• Hard work, dedication, and positivity

DSA Vision:

The Division of Student Affairs aspires to be a nationally recognized model, comprising exemplary, collaborative, and student-centered educators, who challenge students as they discover their potential, achieve excellence, and serve the common good.