Our Mission
The mission of the Student Development Division at De Anza College is to provide equitable, high-quality and comprehensive support services and activities to meet the academic, social development and health needs of De Anza College students.
Departments and Programs
Americans with Disabilities Act
- 504 & ADA Compliance
Office of College Life
- DASB Senate
- Clubs and ICC
- Flea Market
- Leadership Development Programs
- Student Mentors Program
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
- CARE
- Guardian Scholars
- EOPS Scholar Program
Occupational Training Institute (OTI)
- CalWORKS
- CompTechS Program
- NOVA
- Work2Future
Student Health Services
- Health Education and Wellness
- Mental Health and Wellness Center
- Student Health Clinic
Unlawful Harassment/Discrimination Coordination
- Informal and Formal Complaint Process
Our Values
The division seeks to encourage students’ intellectual curiosity, personal growth and healthy life habits by promoting self-awareness, self-determination and self-reliance, and to assist them in successfully navigating the educational landscape.
Faculty and staff in the division strive to nurture a vibrant college life in which students are engaged not only in their course work but with other students, faculty, staff and the campus community at large, in an environment characterized by mutual understanding, respect and care.
Guiding Principles
- Student development and success is the top priority.
- Mutual respect is the basis for all healthy interaction.
- Cultural humility and appreciation for diversity is essential.
- Empowerment of student, staff and faculty benefits the campus community.
- Leadership opportunities are provided to foster growth and excellence in both professional and academic endeavors.
- Providing positive compassionate customer service is valued highly.
The Division of Student Development will:
- Promote the academic success, retention, graduation and transfer of De Anza students.
- Demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and teamwork among faculty, staff, and students.
- Develop strategic partnerships with instructional divisions and campus learning resources to enhance student learning and promote academic excellence.
- Strengthen collaborative relationships with other student service areas that promote the retention and success of students.
- Foster relationships with the local community to share resources and encourage students’ commitment to civic engagement and community development.
- Address the student services and learning needs of a diverse student population via high-impact, equitable practices.
- Offer educational programming and co-curricular activities to facilitate students’ college readiness, leadership abilities, conflict resolution skills, cultural competence and academic success.
- Provide avenues for students to become engaged and build connections to the campus community.
- Provide a safe, equitable and non-threatening environment where students know that confidentiality will be maintained.
- Educate De Anza students on a variety of health and lifestyle issues by various means and modalities.