Here to Help
We’re here to help as you find your way through student and campus life at UC Santa Cruz. Our mission and values reflect our commitment to showing up with care and to supporting you in making the most of your time here.
Our mission
We support student success and well-being, foster a safe and inclusive campus community, and help students engage fully in their education.
Our values
Our values shape how we work and how we show up for students and our campus community every day. They reflect our commitment to care, connection, and creating a campus where all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We are always the right door
No matter the question, concern, or situation, students can come to us. We will listen, respond with care, and make sure they get where they need to go.
Our work is rooted in holistic care
Our work is grounded in compassion, connection, and understanding of the full student experience. We believe that learning, engagement, belonging, growth and well-being are deeply interconnected.
We collaborate with others
We build strong partnerships across campus, knowing that student success and well-being require shared understanding, trust, and collective action.
We believe in the power of student voice
We listen to, learn from and respond to student ideas, lived experiences, leadership, and activism.
We practice multipartiality
We are in every student’s corner. We hold space for multiple perspectives, especially in moments of conflict or tension. We engage with care, listen deeply, and work to make space for all voices to be acknowledged and respected.
We help students find their way
We help students navigate challenges, campus systems, and key decisions with care and clarity. Our goal is to ensure students understand their options and feel equipped to make informed choices.