ETHICAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Catherine E. Rosario EDU 697: Capstone: A Project Approach Dr. Keith Pressey December 16, 2013

Mission, goals, and student development philosophy.

ROSARIO UNIVERSITY

MISSION STATEMENT
Student Affairs staff at Rosario University

fosters learning environments that engage and empower our students to grow and develop entirely. Through the collaboration of our departments, we are committed to providing a complete university experience that is studentcentered and focused on meeting our students' developmental and learning needs.

UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Offer high quality programs, services, and facilities

which promote student engagement, success, and health Provide and assess learning opportunities grounded in student development and learning theory Empower students to advocate for their own educational and developmental needs Invest in students to grow and thrive academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually Create environments that inspire students to become responsible, engaged, and empowered community members and individuals

UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT CONTINUED

Set high expectations for student success and provide

them with the support necessary to meet those expectations Embrace diversity and difference Foster ethical behavior through guidance, mentorship, programming, role modeling, and direct intervention, in person or online Seek, develop, and nurture collaborations within the division, University, and the broader community that strengthen our capacity to serve our students Serve as a resource to the University community about students, their development, and their needs

UNIVERSITY GOALS: ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE Professionalism - To promote personal integrity, a

culture of service receptive to students needs that meets or exceeds their expectations, and effective and efficient stewardship of resources. Collaboration - To foster a collegial atmosphere that encourages open communication, cooperation, and teamwork. Diversity - To embrace difference by enlightening inclusiveness and respect of both people and points of view, and by promoting not only tolerance and acceptance, but support and advocacy.

UNIVERSITY GOALS: ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE Ethic of Care - To care for our students as whole people, support them in times of need, and eagerly engage them in ways that inspire and mentor them. Evidence-based Decision Making Through continual assessment, research, and evaluation we will improve our practice and foster innovation.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY The goal of Rosario University is to assure student success. Success is defined as the accomplishment of, or the continued opportunity to accomplish, students' individual goals. The success of our students will be determined not only by their acquisition of knowledge and skills, but also by their personal growth and development.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY CONTINUED

Rosario University will assist students in

initiating their own paths to success. The University recognizes that all students are unique and capable adults, responsible for directing their own development throughout life, and that the major responsibility for a student's development rests with the student. All faculties, administrators, and staff members of Rosario University will support and contribute to the implementation of this student development philosophy.