Buffalo State University - Dean of Students Office

**MISSION** The Dean of Students Office provides leadership for defining and promoting our [**Compact for a Civil and Caring Academic Community**](https://deanofstudents.multistg.buffalostate.edu/compact-civil-and-caring-academic-community). The Dean of Students area serves as an advocate for the rights of students; offers individual student support, provides programs, services, and co-curricular opportunities to empower students. The Dean of Students Office underscores the University's values and provides support and guidance to students, family, faculty, staff, and others for student success and well-being. **VISION** Cultivating a caring community through transformative experiences which challenge students to be their best at Buffalo State.