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ABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS
Spring 2022 Planning For A Better Student Affairs
In Spring 2022, a SWOT analysis was completed by both the Division and the Campus for the Division of Student Affairs as a part of establishing the Student Affairs Strategic Plan. Using the SWOT analysis content, the Strategic Planning Committee began working on the establishment of the SMART Goals that will mold the Strategic Plan.
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Additionally, a proposal was submitted and accepted by WSAC (Washington State Achievement Council) for the public baccalaureate institution pilot program aimed at supporting students experiencing homelessness. The proposal presented how we aim to adopt a holistic and systematic approach to address the basic needs insecurity on campus and establish a virtual basic needs hub to make it easier for students to access support and for the University to gather data to improve these systems continuously. The pandemic has dramatically disrupted the ability of the UW Tacoma students to complete their degrees, and this investment will ensure lasting success outcomes for students most marginalized from opportunities.
Finally, we celebrated the accomplishments and successes of our students at UW Tacoma’s inperson Commencement ceremonies, where we came together to enthusiatically recognize the graduating classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020 at the Washington State Fair Grandstands.
WINTER 2022 MOVING FORWARD WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING & TRANSITIONING BACK TO CAMPUS
Winter 2022 moved us forward with the official “charge” given by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs to begin work on building our 5-year Strategic Plan. A steering committee was formed and a consultant was brought on to help.
During this time, the Vice Chancellor completed her Executive Leadership Team when she hired the new Assistant Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services, a position that was vacant for a year and a half. The new team worked with offices across Student Affairs to remain available to support students wherever they were needed (virtually or in-person)! Student and staff well-being remained critical and coming up with innovative and creative ways to support and provide ways to engage in self-care of our team members and students continued to be very important to our leadership.
