Introduction

Drake State provides student support programs, services, and activities consistent with its mission, while promoting student learning and advancing the development of its students. The College is dedicated to the belief that all people should have an equal opportunity to develop and expand their skills and knowledge throughout their lives.

The College provides an environment that is conducive to learning, easily accessible, and accommodating to students with a variety of needs. The current student support programs and services confirm that the institution, in context of its mission, promotes student learning and enhances the development of its students.

The Student Services Division operates as a major unit of the College and includes the Dean of Students and a professional team of directors and support staff. Directors and staff include the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services, Director of Financial Aid, Academic Completion Specialists, Career Coach, Career Placement Coordinator, Student Success Specialist, Testing Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Specialist, Coordinator of Student Engagement and Success, Transcript Evaluator, Enrollment Advisor/Recruiter, Admissions Records Clerk, Financial Aid Counselors, Veteran Affairs Coordinator/Financial Aid Clerk and a Program Assistant.

The Division’s goal is to work in concert with all college departments to maximize student growth and development in support of students enrolled in instructional programs and courses. This goal is consistent with the overall mission of Drake State.