Vice President’s Message

Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University works collaboratively to support and enhance the educational experience, personal development and wellness of our students. We value our partnerships with faculty, departments across campus and our community to ensure our students have opportunities to engage in services and programs that foster their personal growth, practical learning and success. Student Affairs also advocates for students. These values are reflected in the University’s Strategic Plan, Pillar 2, The Student Experience, Goals 1 and 2.

Through involvement with Community Engagement and Sustainability, students learn to recognize and engage with the needs of the community through curricular and co-curricular experiences. Student Life and Engagement connects students with leadership opportunities and fosters building practical skill sets and strengths. University Recreation employs the highest number of student staff on campus, helping them prepare for career paths and graduate school while providing a multitude of wellness programs and services for the campus and community. Career Services prepares students for their job search and internships and supports students’ career goals before and after graduation. Counseling and Health Services enhances student wellness through health care, health and wellness education and a variety of mental health initiatives.

Our centers are open to all students and offer a place to connect, learn, engage and relax. The Latino Community Resource Center brings students together and fosters cultural understanding of Latino communities while providing support and engagement in an inclusive environment. The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center hosts a wide variety of curricular and cocurricular programs to educate and support the campus and community on the African American heritage and experience. The Student Disability Resource Center aids student academic success and engagement through accommodations, assistive technology and volunteerism.

The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center fosters a helpful and engaging environment for all students while addressing the specific needs of these students through programs such as transfer peer leaders, transfer orientation and inclusive programs for students and their families. Military-affiliated students enjoy a one-stop shop for financial and academic needs while making connections and social interactions at the Newton Military Family Resource Center – the state’s largest military student center!

Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services provides students living on campus the option to choose a Living Learning Community and engage in ongoing, supportive programs where they can learn life skills and build connections. Resident students also enjoy fun events such as “Cocoa and Carols” where hot cocoa is served, and warm gloves and hats are collected for Clarksville area services who aid homeless people. Trained student resident assistants learn decision-making, leadership skills and provide interventions and care for their residents. Our Little Govs Child Learning Center supports student parents by providing care for their preschool children. The children are exposed to a variety of meaningful daily learning experiences that help develop a child’s intellectual, creative, physical, emotional and social capabilities. Drop-in care is offered to accommodate student parents’ class schedules and study time.

These are just a few of the services and programs offered by Student Affairs to enhance and guide our students’ experience.

Division Mission

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University is to promote student success and personal and professional development through collaborative, holistic, inclusive experiences and environments.

Division Vision

The vision of Student Affairs is to create an individualized student-focused path for success through active engagement.

By The Numbers:

68,942 Visits to the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center including the pool

7,517 Full-time positions posted in Career Services’ Jobs4Govs in fall, an increase of 59% from Spring 2022

5,864 Internships posted, an increase of 60% from Spring 2022

2,205 Accommodation letters sent through the Student Disability Resource Center in the fall semester

2,748 Students attended events at the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

5,944 Visits to the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S)

6,400 Attended Fraternity and Sorority Affairs programs in the fall semester

14 Leadership workshops offered during Fall 2022 through Student Life and Engagement’s GovsLEAD program

3.4 Average GPA for staff on The All State student newspaper in fall

130 Registered student organizations based on majors, special interests, honors, service and more

$195,854 Department of Human Services grant awarded to the Little Govs Child Learning Center for temporary staff and operating costs for a year, plus all families received two weeks of free childcare for December 2022

4,448 Visits to the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

4,585 Visits to the Latino Community Resource Center

5,233 Visits to the Newton Military Family Resource Center

3,516 Attended programs held by the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center