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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, we are committed to realizing, embodying, and celebrating this vision by way of our everyday work in support of students.
"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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Nominate a colleague in recognition of their student-centered efforts, and you'll both get a pin to wear and a pin to share.
Recognizing acts of student centeredness contributes to the sustainability of a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered UC San Diego community.
In 2017, Latinx students participating in focus groups asked the HSI Taskforce to define what “student centered” meant.
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.
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).
During the Summer and Fall of 2020, the statement was presented to various campus partners for review and feedback including: