Student Centeredness at UC San Diego
As part of the UC San Diego strategic plan, our vision is "to be a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university."
In the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, we are committed to realizing, embodying, and celebrating this vision by way of our everyday work in support of students.
Statement on Student Centeredness
"UC San Diego is committed to being a student-centered research university by putting all students first; inviting and respecting their voices and existing strengths; and honoring the intersectional identities of our Triton community. As a campus, we hold ourselves and each other accountable to transformative action that ensures equity, inclusion, and success across all aspects of the student experience at UC San Diego."
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Recognizing acts of student centeredness contributes to the sustainability of a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered UC San Diego community.
Developing the Student-Centeredness Statement
2017
In 2017, Latinx students participating in focus groups asked the HSI Taskforce to define what “student centered” meant.
2019
In 2019, the HSI Workgroup decided that this recommendation could benefit the entire campus community and moved it into the purview of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
2019-2020
During the 2019-2020 academic year, the VCSA office launched an IdeaWave campaign, conducted focus groups, and began to draft the statement in partnership with the Undergraduate Experience Success Team (UEST).
Voices Represented in the Student-Centered IdeaWave Campaign
Presentations to Campus Community Members
During the Summer and Fall of 2020, the statement was presented to various campus partners for review and feedback including:
- Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Leadership
- Student Retention & Success Leadership
- Student Life Leadership
- Global Initiatives Leadership
- Academic Senate and Academic Deans
- The Undergraduate Colleges
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Housing, Dining, and Hospitality (HDH)
- Associated Students (AS)
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership
- Council of Provosts
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Workgroup
- Undergraduate Experience Success Team