Student Development

The student Development department at Judson University oversees all of the student services of the campus community. These include Athletics, Campus Safety,the Career Center, Chapel, Community Standards,Counseling, the Judson Student Organization (JSO), the Health Center, Housing, Integration of Faith, Learning and Life, International Student Programs, Orientation, Residence Life, Retention, Student Activities, and University Ministries.

Student Development Vision and Mission

Vision

Student Development is a community that intentionally seeks to lead students in Christ-like transformation as we encourage their pursuit of academic excellence.

Mission

With Christ at the center, it is our mission in Student Development to build transformational relationships in which students are developed holistically, resulting in God-honoring, globally-minded, responsible persons.

Student Development Values

Passionate Faithfulness

This staff will serve God with all their heart, mind, body and soul and model a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Spiritual Growth

We will make available multiple options for students to grow in their faith, no matter where they are in their spiritual journey. These may include relational mentoring, chapel, small groups, workshops, retreats, meetings and other suggested venues.

Servant Leadership

Staff will lead by putting others' needs first without compromising integrity, authority, or student safety. At the same time they will be compassionate and show grace when warranted.

Academic Support

We will provide necessary programs to students who need tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and other personal, spiritual, and academic needs.

Campus Collaboration and Communication

Student Development will communicate with all areas of the campus to continue to embody the mission of Judson University. We understand that the decisions we make affect not only our area, but all areas. We strive to develop strong partnerships with the campus and work in tandem with them.

Global Engagement

We will encourage and develop student, staff, and faculty connections with others in our global community through mission trips, chapel presentations and speakers, campus-wide initiatives, small groups and other means that become available to us.

Orientation

New students attend orientation sessions for several days prior to their first semester. Sessions include presentations by faculty and staff, social events, and registration. During their first semester, new freshman also take a three-hour course taught by various faculty members to assist them in adjusting to college life.

Prior to fall and spring semester, parents are invited to special programs to meet the president, faculty and other college personnel.