Get to Know Our Division
Student success at UC Santa Cruz
The Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS), led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, consists of nearly 800 professional staff and 2100 student staff spanning five major units. Deeply devoted to offering students a transformational educational experience, our division provides campus-wide coordination and leadership of student success programs, activities, and initiatives.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is committed to educational equity, institutional responsibility, and holistic student success.
Our Units
The five major units that comprise our division touch on every aspect of the student experience, from housing and dining to health and wellness, student success and equity, and more.
Our Divisional Priorities
Our division is guided by three divisional priorities: equity and inclusion, student-centered decision making, and innovation. These three priorities are our division’s north star.
Our Strategic Plan
Charting our course for the next five years, our strategic plan is an opportunity to envision a bright future for the division and a transformative education for the students we serve.
Show Your Support
Higher education is the single most important influence on a person’s socioeconomic mobility. Your gift can help ensure students receive the financial, academic, and personal support they need to succeed at UC Santa Cruz and beyond.
News and Events
Learn about upcoming events and stay up to date with recent news and announcements from around the division.