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Department of Student Services.

Professional and personal growth of students is a dynamic process that occurs both in the academic arena, and in life outside the classroom as well. The role of Student Services is to provide co-curricular support to SIT graduate students through a wide range of services and activities. Responding to the realities of these adult learners, the department has a dual mission:

  1. to complement the educational experience of the degree programs with a variety of learning opportunities, and
  2. to offer assistance with helping students meet the various non-academic challenges inherent in the graduate school experience so that they can focus on the demands of their course work.

The Student Services philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility, taking into consideration the diverse needs and interests of our campus population.

To accomplish its mission, Student Services offers eight primary services:

  1. Professional (Career) Development
  2. Counseling Services
  3. Disability Support Services
  4. International Student & Scholar Services
  5. Residence Life (Housing)
  6. Activities/Sport-Recreation
  7. SIT Bookstore

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In addition, DOSS is responsible for coordinating new student orientation as well as commencement. Other functions coordinated by Student Services include SIT van transportation, childcare assistance, the operation of El Café in the Student Center, and New Student Advocacy.

The U.S. Federal work-study program and SIT's student work opportunity program are coordinated by Student Services' Professional Development Resource Center working jointly with the Office of Financial Aid.

Ultimate responsibility for leadership within the department and optimal service delivery rests with the Director of Student Services, who is also the principal financial and human resource manager for Student Services. The Director reports to the SIT Provost, the School's chief academic and operations office.

Although not administratively linked with DOSS, other campus services support student welfare in important ways. These include:

Student participation in campus organizations and activities help students shape the growth and direction of co-curricular life at SIT. Examples include:

  • SIT Student Association (SITSA)
  • Student Campus Life Advisory Board (SCLAB)
  • InterFaith Council
  • Connections: the Diversity Advocacy Committee
  • Alliance for Women and Gender Issue
  • GLoBE (Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals Everywhere)
  • NetImpact

If you're already enrolled at SIT or are scheduled to begin a degree program soon, Student Services looks forward to working with you to make your SIT campus experience both memorable and enriching. If you're considering SIT as a graduate school option, please do not hesitate to ask any questions about our services that will be helpful in making your decisions.

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