Saint Francis University believes in a holistic development for its students. As a Catholic, Franciscan institution, we believe that the premise for that development is a grasp of Franciscan values. The Center for Student Life preserves the mission of Saint Francis University through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as a valuable component to the out-of-classroom experience. The Center for Student Life advises over 70 clubs, organizations, fraternities, and sororities and serves as the primary resource for student groups wishing to gain support and advice when planning programs and events or managing their organizations.
To fulfill our commitment to student learning, the office promotes engagement and participation in the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the University while instilling in the students the capacity for both independent and collaborative action. In our work as the prinicipal advisors to student organizations, the office fosters qualities of character, civility, and critical thinking skills. This is achieved through student involvement and leadership development opportunities offered through our office.
To fulfill our commitment to community, today's Student Center is the gathering place of the University. It is traditionally considered the "hearth stone" or "living room" of the campus. The Student Center creates an environment for meeting and understanding others through formal and informal associations and provides services and convenience that members of the University community need in their daily lives.
All of these opportunities contribute to the interaction of students, faculty, and administrators in order to foster leadership development, personal growth, social competency, greater appreciation for diversity, meaningful leisure activities for lifelong living and learning, a stronger concept of self and the greater society, and a commitment and sense of belonging to the Saint Francis University community.
