A Message from the Vice President for Student Services Welcome to the Eagle family! I am glad you have chosen to attend Carson-Newman University, a Christ-centered, student-focused institution. Our mission is to help you reach your potential as an educated citizen and worldwide servant-leader. To that end, please allow me to introduce to you the Division of Student Services. In support of the University’s mission, the Division of Student Services is dedicated to serving with passion and excellence to create a learning environment conducive to student development spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and vocationally. We facilitate your life outside of the classroom. Our goal is to support you in your personal growth and create opportunities for you to develop lifelong memories. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the departments included in the Division of Student Services and what they offer. A list of the departments and a brief description of what they do is provided online and at the end of the Student Handbook. As you read those descriptions, you will find a common theme: we are here to serve you as you discover who you are in Christ. Also, please be sure to subscribe to Instagram or Facebook pages run by the University, the Division of Student Services, and any departments you may be interested in connecting with. We will post theme verses, encouraging words, helpful hints, and news about upcoming events and deadlines. I encourage you to get involved and stay connected on campus. 1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” There are so many ways to get connected with others and be a servantleader on this campus! Join clubs, campaign to be in student government, help with Orientation, be a Resident Assistant… the list of opportunities is long and varied enough for everyone to find a place. Because this is a new experience for many of you, I also want to point out that we provide services for those who are experiencing difficulties finding and building your community. Please reach out if you need help in any way! We will do our best to serve you and, if you need something beyond what we can provide, will direct you to other resources. You matter to us. Let us help. As you embark on this journey, it is my prayer that you will feel loved and cared for here. I pray the Father’s richest blessings over you as you prepare yourself to reach the potential He placed in you. Gloria J. Walker Vice President for Student Services
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