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Vice President for Student Services

The Vice President for Student Services (VPSS) is responsible for all areas related to student services, student organizations, and student programs. Other departments that report to the VPSS are admissions and enrollment services, student recruitment, and financial aid. While the VPSS works closely with those departments, the primary duties of the VPSS are detailed as follows:

  • Academic Scholarships – Selects majority of the student awards from the College’s scholarship endowment.
  • College Calendar – Produces official College Calendar for current academic year and projected calendar for the next academic year.
  • Commencement – Responsible for arrangement and execution of the College’s Graduation Ceremony.
  • Enrollment Verifications – Certifies student enrollment and/or degree confirmation upon request.
  • Food Services – Manages the fourth-floor café.
  • National Boards – Acts as liaison for students regarding questions, College policies, and testing dates regarding national boards.
  • Publications – Produces College Catalog and Student Handbook, which contain the majority of student policies.
  • Student Counseling – Advises and counsels students regarding academic, personal and professional matters.
  • Student Directory – Compiles and releases student directory information (name, address, phone, email) and maintains it on College’s intranet. Address information can be withheld upon request.
  • Student Government Association – Advises SGA in its function of representing the Student Body and in its role of policy making.
  • Student Organizations – Counsels and approves functions of the various student organizations.
  • Student Records – Houses student and graduate files. Maintains pertinent information in each student and graduate file.

This is a sampling of the major functions of the Vice President for Student Services Office. Our office is open for any questions from students. We will route you appropriately if we cannot answer your question for you.

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