Student Opportunity Center

Student Opportunity Center Space Planning

The UC Davis Student Affairs Priorities are central in planning the new Student Opportunity Center. The
project will also be aligned with the goals of the following other initiatives:

  • UC Davis To Boldly Go strategic plan
  • UC 2030 capacity plan to serve more Californians
  • UC Regents goals to reduce food and housing insecurity by 50%
  • Support the Student Success Goals of the Multi‐Year Compact between the Newsom Administration and the University of California.
  • UC Davis Student Affairs Strategic Plan

Student Affairs Vision, Mission and Values

Vision Statement

Student Affairs cultivates caring communities where learners are empowered go thrive.

Mission Statement

Student Affairs catalyzes and sustains meaningful partnerships to create equitable and holistic outcomes that align with the evolving aspirations and needs of our communities

Values

  • Diversity, Inclusion and Equity-mindedness
  • Communication, Transparency and Responsiveness
  • Innovation and Courage
  • Wellbeing
  • Unity of Purpose and Collaboration

Student Opportunity Center Guiding Principles

Building will be structured to:

  • Enhance the development and growth of UC Davis students to succeed on campus and beyond by holistically exposing them to opportunities and experiences that will catalyze excellence
  • Foster a sense of belonging through positive, safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces
  • Support the social, emotional, physical, mental health and basic needs of students
  • Center equity in all efforts/considerations to ensure we elevate students to ameliorate opportunity gaps
  • Create an environment where students will not slip through the cracks
  • Create a culture that encourages staff collaboration and continuous improvement to better meet emerging student needs
  • Amplify a culture of affirming services to support students
  • Elevate and scale transformational career development opportunities that lead to optimal postgraduation outcomes

The Student Opportunity Center plans to provide the following student services:

  • Launch students into meaningful careers
  • Support lower-income and first-generation college students
  • Support Student Basics Needs, addressing issues such as food and housing insecurity
  • Health and Wellness services for students
  • Student Activity Spaces

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