Student Affairs is the division at Gonzaga University that is responsible for facilitating and supporting outside-the-classroom learning, living, and thriving. The professionals who work in Student Affairs are committed to helping all Zags create lives of leadership and service for the common good.
With our partners in Academic Affairs, we share the responsibility of helping our students learn. As trained professionals in our respective fields, our learning culture encourages a “guided practice,” allowing students to take the lead in their learning, pursuing ideas they are passionate about. We do so by providing our students with challenge and support, advising, counseling, teaching, coaching, guiding, and mentoring through frequent, consistent, meaningful and fun interactions. This practice provides space for students to unite their formal education with the other aspects of their life. Our team in Student Affairs works hard every day to enhance learning, nurture student success, and foster a secure and inclusive community, helping Gonzaga University to develop into a premiere Jesuit University.
Our organizational structure is divided into three “communities of practice,” with each being led and supported by a dean, centered around three pillars: (1) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; (2) Student Wellbeing & Flourishing; and (3) Integrated Approach to Student Learning & Development.
Learn more about how Student Affairs is embracing our commitments.
Of Zags are Involved in a Student Club
Peace Corps Participation for Small Schools
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Of Zags are Military Veterans
