Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success

Purpose

The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS) will work collaboratively and creatively in order to:

Achieve the enrollment and retention goals of Cal Poly Humboldt and support the overall mission and strategic direction of the institution
Provide a rich and meaningful student experience that supports their overall wellbeing, growth and ultimate success
Deliver best-in-class service to our students, campus colleagues and community partners within the resources we have available
Nurture a culture of caring that centralizes professional development and teamwork in order to facilitate a broader campus climate of collegiality and collaboration

Vision

The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS) at Cal Poly Humboldt will develop a culture and work ethic that sets it apart, operating with integrity, authenticity, compassion, effectiveness and accountability in support of our core purpose.

EMSS team members aspire to lead by example, striving for excellence in each undertaking that supports the Humboldt student experience, from recruitment through graduation. We commit to equitable college access, diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing, innovation and ongoing preparation of our students for life after graduation, supporting their call to leave this world better than they found it.

Values

Create an environment committed to continuous improvement of service delivery
Develop authentic connections that lead to a healthy culture for students and colleagues
Support holistic student development and success
Provide opportunities for meaningful belonging and connection within our division and the student community
Honor curiosity and the pursuit of shared understanding as part of identifying opportunities for growth
Accept responsibility for our own learning and development and support others in their growth
Advocate for justice and equity, including equitable access to higher education
Foster a willingness to ask questions and identify opportunities for professional growth
Empower students and each other to develop solutions to challenges
Recognize the importance of, and strive to develop and maintain, flexibility
Strive for humility and adaptability in our work lives
Practice compassion for ourselves and others while recognizing the complexities of the human experience.
Infuse our work with cultural relevance and competence
Celebrate difference in all its forms
Commit to ongoing open and constructive communication, with continued conversation, in support of these values
Acknowledge discomfort as a part of personal, professional, and organizational growth and support each other in creating pathways through that discomfort.