The mission of the Office of Student Services is to offer a broad range of services in the arena outside the formal boundaries of the classroom that support, enhance, nurture, and promote the growth and development of Midwestern University students by contributing to their cultural, social, intellectual, physical, and emotional wellbeing. It is within the mission of Student Services to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of all individuals to promote a sense of respect, appreciation, and community between the colleges that can be carried on throughout students’ professional lives.
- The Office of Student Services on the Glendale campus is composed of the Offices of the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Student Activities, Manager of Residence Life, the Wellness/Recreation Hall, Compliance, and the Academic Support Center, which includes the Student Counselors, Senior Education Specialist, and Learning Specialist. The Office of Student Services is located in Barrel III; the Academic Support Center is located in Barrel IV.
- The Office of Student Services on the Downers Grove campus is composed of the Offices of the Dean of Students, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean of Student Activities, Manager of Residence Life, the Wellness/Recreation Hall, Compliance, and the Academic Support Center, which includes the Student Counselors, Senior Education Specialists and the Senior Learning Specialist. The Office of Student Services is located on the upper floor of The Commons; the Academic Support Center is located on the lower floor of The Commons.
Each of these Offices coordinates a variety of student support service functions within the University. The Office of Student Services supports all colleges and programs.
Student Services interacts with students to develop and offer support programs and services that enrich students’ experiences on campus. Examples of these programs include: MWU Student Government, MWU Peer Tutoring Program, student social and recreational activities, orientation, stress and time management seminars, student-centered programming, crisis intervention, interpersonal counseling, intramural sports and non-athletic recreation, and other developmental activities.
The Office of Student Services has an open-door policy and is available to students on a continuing basis offering support, advice, and the encouragement needed to meet student concerns and challenges.