Division of Student Affairs
Student Affairs enriches the student experience outside of the classroom. We work hard to meet the mental, emotional and physical needs of our campus community. Our departments collectively create a well-rounded support system for our students – because our greatest success comes from their success.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Community
We foster caring, inclusive and celebratory communities where all students, regardless of background, identity or experiences, feel welcomed, valued and supported. We cultivate a culture of campus collaboration and responsibility built on trust, respect and open communication, supporting the tenets of the UM Creed.
Respect
We promote respect by treating members of our community with dignity. We value the contributions and perspectives of others through our behaviors and sense of shared purpose.
Excellence
We champion ethics, excellence and innovation in our daily work. We deliver programs and services with pride and distinction that enhance the student experience and reputation of the University of Mississippi. We strive to be leaders in the field of student affairs through continuously expanding our knowledge through active professional engagement and scholarship.
Empowerment
We empower students to navigate, actively participate and problem solve within the university and their communities so they can advocate for themselves and have their voices heard.
Development
We commit to the holistic development, learning and well-being of students and Student Affairs staff by cultivating a supportive environment that fosters self-reflection, self-discovery and personal development.
The Division of Student Affairs is always looking to the future. We want to get better every year and offer our students the very best.
Interested in learning more about our strategic plan? Click the link below to take a deep dive.
Empower Now is our university’s strategic plan, which uses Pathways to Equity as a foundational commitment.
A Resource for all Students
Department of Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides outstanding services, inclusive programs, and educational opportunities to empower the University of Mississippi community in the pursuit of lifelong well-being.
Career Center
We provide students with various resources to assist you with their career planning and development needs.
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience
The Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience promotes student success through comprehensive, multifaceted, and dynamic initiatives to ensure a quality collegiate experience for our diverse student population.
Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Our office provides a comprehensive array of approaches to support The University of Mississippi’s values of civility, respect for human dignity, and the honoring of community standards.
Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support and Education
We provide confidential advocacy to assist victim-survivors of gender-based violence and serve as a liaison between the University and local resource groups. Confidential advocates are certified campus advocates who provide non-judgmental support, and options, and empower students to create an individualized plan for healing. Staff and peer educators also promote awareness through programming and provide education for students, faculty and staff concerning these topics.
University Counseling Center
At the University Counseling Center (UCC), you will find a team of dedicated professionals who strive to offer the best care possible in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Our office empowers fraternity and sorority members to embody the values of their respective organizations and the FSL Core Values, in congruence with The University of Mississippi.
University Health Services
Created to serve students, faculty, and staff at the University of Mississippi, University Health Services is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of our community.
Luckyday Scholars Program
Luckyday Scholars are engaged in four areas of success: scholarship, community, service, and leadership. Through robust programming and with support and encouragement from Luckyday program staff and student leaders, Luckyday Scholars enjoy a wealth of opportunities to engage and grow as servant leaders.
Department of Student Housing
Incoming and current students alike will find the resources they need from the Department of Student Housing.
The Ole Miss Student Union
The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union serves as the center of student life on campus while striving to support the educational mission of the university by enhancing the collegiate experience with quality programs, facilities, and services through an inclusive environment.
UMatter: Support for Every Student
UMatter serves as the official site for finding resources and information on how to care for yourself and your peers when in distress.
University Police and Campus Safety
We create a safe and supportive campus environment that assists the university in fulfilling its broader mission, while aiding in the personal and professional development of the members of the campus community.
The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
Centralizing the best research to better understand student mental health and substance misuse, then sharing that information with the public through storytelling.
William Magee Center
The William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education is dedicated to transforming students’ lives by providing education, intervention, and support services to enhance well-being and foster success at the University of Mississippi.
Meet the Leadership Team
Natasha Jeter
- Assistant Vice Chancellor for Wellness and Student Success and Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Health
Brent Marsh
- Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
John Yaun
- Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Student Housing
Give to Student Affairs
Your gift helps the Division of Student Affairs support the holistic well-being of our students, creating a flourishing and dynamic campus.
Student Development Grant
The Student Development Grant fund was created to offer a central source of funding for student activities.
- This grant fosters students' educational and professional development by providing supplemental support for presentations at conferences or other special events.
- Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Lyceum 233) a minimum of 45 days prior to the date of the conference.
Please direct questions about the application to (662) 915-7705.