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Last Updated: April 29, 2008

Mission, Vision, Values, Goals

Mission

To support the mission of UW-Stevens Point by shaping the educational experience outside the classroom, providing essential services, and maintaining unique environments where the campus community can gather and renew.

Vision

To become a strong advocate and leader in the student union idea within the Midwest.

Values

  • We value the use of sound business practices in our programs and operations in order to maximize effectiveness and efficient use of resources.
  • We value the fact that out programs, practices, and policies encourage student involvement and student engagement.
  • We value that our daily behaviors match our organizational and personal values and beliefs.
  • We value challenging ourselves and others to set high expectations, while working in an environment of mutual support.
  • We value promoting responsibility and respect as cornerstones of successful communities.
  • We value fun as an important factor in learning and in the development of healthy relationships.
  • We value that self-discipline, self-determination, and self-responsibility are the primary outcomes of our work.
  • We value the knowledge that we can "get things done" better and faster than any department simply because of our vast variety of skills, talents and relationships.

Goals

  • SERVICES - Provide essential high quality, cost effective and convenient services that the university community needs regularly.
  • EDUCATION - Engage students in a comprehensive student involvement network that offers work, service and leadership opportunities that teach personal and professional skill development and the principles of wellness.
  • RENEWAL - Develop and promote recreational and leisure activities that enhance a sense of belonging, encourage positive student socialization, and provide for fun, fitness and renewal.
  • ENVIRONMENTS - Create and manage a variety of stimulating, safe, comfortable, clean and accessible environments that encourage the university community to gather, to learn and to have fun together.