Mission Vision & Values

Vision

Student Activities, a department of the Centennial Student Union, seeks to be the center for the co-curricular experience at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Mission

Student Activities promotes programs creating civic engagement, leadership and student development opportunities.

In fulfilling this mission we promote:

• Ideas that encourage active discussion, personal exploration, and intentional learning
• Opportunities for experiential learning and reflection
• Diverse and creative programming that will enhance the collegiate experience
• Collaboration with University departments and local and global communities
• Student and leadership development that embraces differences

Core Values We Celebrate:

• Learning - We complement and enhance the curricular experience creating partnerships for discovery. We promote lifelong learning.
• Service - We are dedicated to serving students and the greater community. We provide excellent customer service, leadership resources and diverse programming opportunities.
• Advocacy - We serve as student advocates committed to civic engagement and social justice.
• Life/Work Balance - We promote wellness in our activities and events.
• Ethical Decision Making - We believe in honesty, transparency, and integrity.
• Stewardship - We promote thoughtful and responsible use of resources effectively and efficiently.
• Community - We build a supportive and inclusive campus community where everyone is welcome, valued and respected. We honor a campus where tradition and change are shared and celebrated.