STUDENT AFFAIRS
& CAMPUS LIFE

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Office of Student Affairs & Campus Life

The fundamental purpose of the Office of Student Affairs is to support and enhance the University's educational mission by developing a well-rounded student. We do this by creating a safe, healthy living and learning environment that: promotes learning; provides support for students in need; supports a residential community in which students are involved and have a sense of belonging; encourages students to become leaders; fosters respect for all persons and offers a wide range of exciting activities and programs that incorporates the six dimensions of wellness.

Where Are We?

The Student Affairs Office is located in the Student Life House 506 South Kanawha Street at the Beckley, WV campus. Please call 304.929.1402 for more information.

Services

  • Providing accommodations for students with Physical and Learning Disabilities
  • Serving as student ombudsman on a variety of different issues
  • Supervising new student orientation
  • Primary advisor for student government
  • Developing & implementing leadership opportunities for students
  • Chief Judicial Officer
  • Addressing disciplinary matters with students
  • Editing of the Student Handbook
  • Awarding and administering the Ambassador Scholarship

Six Dimensions of Wellness

  1. Physical wellness promotes participation in activities for encouraging sound nutrition, healthy life-style habits, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strengthening and flexibility, relative to each person’s abilities and disabilities. Examples include educational workshops, safety programs, intramurals, sport programs, health fairs, and students using their free YMCA membership.
  2. Social wellness emphasizes the creation, involvement, and support of positive, interdependent relationships. Some activities include getting involved in student activities, campus student organizations and various outreach and community service activities.
  3. Occupational wellness is the ability to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment through one’s work, school, hobbies or community service activities. Students may use counseling services, tutoring, work on campus, or attend various workshops such as resume and interviewing skills.
  4. Intellectual wellness promotes the use of one’s mind and involves critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and humor. Intellectual activities include cultural events, quizzes, accessing services and resources, attending educational workshops and health fairs.
  5. Emotional wellness is the ability to feel, express and manage one’s emotions. Students have access to counseling, disability services, and various educational workshops.
  6. Spiritual wellness is the ability to find meaning and purpose in life. Some activities include meditation, counseling, prayer, music, dance, art, reading, cultural functions, religious events, and students may participate in activities hosted by organizations affiliated with on-campus ministries.