The Division Of Student Affairs transforms the student experience by instilling a sense of belonging and preparing students for lifelong success.
Values
KSU’s strategic plan provides an opportunity to connect the university’s newly articulated mission with a future-oriented vision communicating the values:
Respect
Integrity
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Accountability
These values guide our strategic decision making at the highest levels of the university,
and they are also central in the day-to-day operations of KSU; they provide a common
language and purpose and unite us in our aspirations for how we learn and work together
as a KSU community.
Office of the Vice President
Dr. Eric Arneson
Vice President for Student Affairs
As the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), Dr. Arneson provides leadership and
direction for much of the co-curricular student experience at KSU. He serves as the
chief student advocate and expert on campus and provides direct counsel to President
Kathy Schwaig and other key leaders in championing student success. Dr. Arneson will
foster student engagement and success by oversight of divisional departments; Dean
of Students, Cultural and Community Centers, Counseling and Psychological Services,
Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student-Athlete Support Services, Sports and Recreation,
CARE Services, Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery, Military and Veteran
Services, Parent and Family Programs, Student Leadership and Services, among other
areas all dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive, and supportive communities for
our students.
Dr. Arneson joins KSU after serving as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and
Campus Climate at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He previously worked in high
level Student Affairs positions at Florida International University, University of
Miami, University of Illinois and others. He has been very involved in professional associations in leadership positions
and has facilitated workshops and trainings nationally on Student Affairs related
topics such as leadership development, communication, creating inclusive communities,
and navigating career progression. He is recognized as an expert in Student Affairs
and student engagement.
Dr. Arneson holds a doctorate in Higher Education from Florida International University, a Masters of Arts in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
