The Division of Student Affairs at Tennessee State University has three principal objectives.
- To provide programs and services in support of academics as the principal mission of the University.
- To enhance the intellectual, cultural and social environment of the campus for the total development of students at the University.
- To develop and administer various processes in the formulation of University policies to enhance the quality of student participation and student life at the University.
The University recognizes the diverse and varied educational objectives of its students and the need to offer programs and services designed to assist students in their decision-making and formulation of academic and co-curricular objectives. Tennessee State University, through its Division of Student Affairs, seeks to assist students in enhancing the effective use of the varied opportunities made available to them through the University experience.
Student services at Tennessee State University include the following units and organizations:
Vice President for Student Affairs
Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students
Residence Life Director and Associate Dean of Students
Assistant Dean of Students and New Apartments Complex Director
University Counseling Center
Career Center
Cooperative Education
Floyd-Payne Campus Center
Graduate & Professional Opportunities
Health Services
Student Activities
International Student Affairs
Minority Student Affairs
Disabled Student Services
TRIO Programs
T S U Police Department
The Directors/Coordinators of these units and programs constitute the Council on Student Affairs which is administratively responsible to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Vice President for Student Affairs reports directly to the President of the University and is vested with the authority for resolving all contested issues within the realm of student services, subject to final appeal to the President of the University. In addition to these offices and programs, there are standing committees assisting the University in policy development and administration. These include the Student-Faculty Advisory Committee, Committee on Scholarships and Awards, Financial Aid Committee and Faculty Advisory Committee on Sororities and Fraternities. The University is committed to the concept of student involvement and input in the formulation and development of University policies, programs and activities. In addition to student participation on committees at the University, there is an active Student Government Association. Other organizations specifically include the Student Union Board of Governors, Student General Assembly, Student Publications Board, Pan-Hellenic Council, Student Election Commission and many diverse and varied academic and non-academic clubs and organizations.