The Division of Student Affairs
The mission of Student Affairs is to foster an environment supporting learning, healthy lifestyles, leadership and career development, personal growth, and inclusiveness.
Student Affairs provides areas of opportunity to balance physical, emotional, and social well-being through participation in recreation, student organizations, on-campus employment, and community service and volunteerism.
The Division creates innovative programs to allow families to share in the college experience such as Parent Orientation, Parents Association, and Family Weekend.
Student Affairs is committed to building a sense of community on campus through partnerships with academic departments, local residents, alumni, and business leaders. In addition, Student Affairs personnel are devoted professionals who strive to develop a meaningful and lasting camaraderie among students.
WOW 2008 starts new academic year
UA's Week of Welcome (WOW) welcomes new students to campus in the days prior to the start of classes. It’s an opportunity for those new to UA to acclimate to campus, learn their environment and make friends before the start of classes.
Beginning Friday, August 15, with the opening of the residence halls, a full slate of open houses, socials, informational sessions and celebrations is scheduled until the start of classes on Wednesday, August 20.
For a full schedule of WOW activities, click here.
Greek GPAs exceed averages
Continuing in the tradition of Greek academic excellence, the Greek averages for Fall 2007 were higher than the independent averages and the all female and male averages.
- All Sorority Average- 3.19 vs. All Independent Female-3.00 vs. All Female-3.05
- All Fraternity Average- 2.78 vs. All Independent Male-2.77 vs. All Male-2.77
UA recognized for service learning
The University of Alabama was named by the Corporation for National and Community Service to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.
Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement. Honorees for the award were chosen based on a series of selection factors. Such factors include the scope and innovativeness of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service and the extent in which the school offers academic service learning courses.
BamaBike founder part of USA Today team
Alex Flachsbart, the driving force behind the BamaBike initiative, was recently named a member of the USA Today 2008 All-USA College Academic Team.
Flachsbart is a member of the third team and said he is honored to be chosen, especially in light of the esteem given to the USA Today program by the University. He wants to work in public policy after graduation.
Members of USA Today's 2008 All-USA College Academic Team were announced this spring. Of the 60 members from across the nation, seven were students from the University.