Student Activities & Engagement
Who We Are
Student Activities & Engagement (SAE) is a passionate team dedicated to enriching the student experience at Saint Mary’s College. We are a community-focused department that values inclusivity, personal growth, and leadership development. Our department is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can explore their potential, develop meaningful relationships, and engage in learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Guided by the values of mutual respect and understanding, we strive to foster a student-centered community where every individual can thrive and become a responsible, educated leader.
Our Purpose
Mission Statement
Student Activities & Engagement (SAE) is committed to fostering the holistic development of students by providing services that empower them to gain a better understanding of their personal potential through opportunities that cultivate leadership, meaningful relationships, and life-long learning in an inclusive environment.
Our Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
- Establish and implement co-curricular services and leadership programs that will enhance students’ skills and cultural competency.
- Create opportunities for students to connect with other members of the community via programs and events that enhance the student experience.
- Develop students, whole person, to be educated leaders and citizens which is in congruence with the Saint Mary’s mission: “To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect.”
As a result of engaging with Student Involvement & Leadership, students will learn to:
- Gain a better understanding of the complexities behind organizational work while developing skills that allow them to succeed in ever-changing, growing, and adapting organizations
- Obtain tangible professional skills that upon graduation will make them competitive in the job market
- Increase their sense of belonging within the Saint Mary’s community by engaging with campus partners/resources, student organizations, and student leaders (partner v resource)
- Engage with different identities to gain a broader understanding of their own
- Acquire the skills necessary to respectfully engage as members of an inclusive community
