Who We Are
Purpose
We inspire transformation.
Each unit within the Division of Student & Campus Life plays a vital role in the transformative experiences of our students and across the university. We are the foundation of the Cornell student experience.
Core Values
The SCL Core Values are guiding principles that give us a sense of self and what is important as we work together and make decisions that inspire transformation. We evoke these values in our work every day.
- Belonging: We cultivate an inclusive community that welcomes individuality, celebrates identity, appreciates contribution, inspires connection, and supports equity.
- Well-being: We foster an environment in which individuals can flourish and become the best version of themselves.
- Growth: We invest in learning and promote opportunities for development.
- Collaboration: We engage in purposeful connections to achieve common goals.
Priorities
Our Divisional Priorities support efforts to enhance SCL's ability to inspire transformation over the next 2-4 years.
Priority 1: The SCL Student & Staff Experience
- Objective: SCL cultivates a community of belonging, well-being, and growth for all students and staff.
- Goal: Create holistic learning opportunities for all students and staff.
- Goal: Enhance and streamline resources for all students and staff.
- Goal: Improve physical spaces for all students and staff.
Priority 2: SCL Organizational Development
- Objective: SCL optimizes information sharing and operates in a culture of assessment and evidence-informed decisions.
- Goal: Create consistent and comprehensive information sharing with students and staff.
- Goal: Develop standards for assessment processes.
- Goal: Develop a centralized data repository.
The Teams
Seven teams are moving SCL’s priority work forward: Information Sharing, Data and Assessment, Space Improvement, Staff Resource Enhancement, Student Resource Enhancement, Student Holistic Learning, Staff Development
High-Level Progress
One year into a four-year plan, each Action Team has completed discovery of root issues in their area, and prioritized projects for moving work forward. Each team is completing an annual review of their goals and action steps. Major projects include a Data Steward Group, Divisional Assessment Standards, a Communications Portal, a Space Usage proposal, Student Learning Outcomes, a New Staff onboarding process, and a People Leader development program. Action Teams will convene for a second annual divisional planning session in Fall 2024.
