Student Development

The Division of Student Development is comprised of the following departments:

  • Career Services and Internships
  • Commuter Life
  • Counseling Services
  • Health Services
  • Student Leadership Development and Service Learning
  • Residence Life
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Student Activities

Learning occurs in many contexts at Cornerstone University . Whether in the classroom or out, students are challenged to learn in a variety of settings, using a broad array of strategies. The Division of Student Development contributes to the learning mission of Cornerstone University through programs and activities that include student leadership and service-learning opportunities, programs on topics such as personal safety, biblical discernment, health issues or vocational concerns, participation in campus activities, chapel, missions projects and community service, as well as Bible study groups and informal discussions with roommates, friends, or other members of the campus community. These programs and activities, when seamlessly partnered with the classroom-based programs and activities, combine to create a powerful and comprehensive learning environment at Cornerstone University

Student Development General Learning Objectives

Through our various programs and activities, the department and staff who comprise the Division of Student Development will promote student learning and development. Specifically, students will learn and develop

 

CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW

  • Discernment: the ability to understand and apply biblical discernment
  • Christian Story: a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Christian Story
  • Tolerance without Compromise: the capacity to express Christ-like love toward diverse cultures, people and beliefs
  • Calling/Vocation: the ability to acknowledge and yield to God’s calling in one’s life
  • Social Awareness: the requisite skills to positively contribute in society
  • Accountability: a sense of one’s responsibility to and for each other in the community
  • Interpersonal Skills: effective interpersonal skills to relate to others appropriately

LEADERSHIP

  • Lifelong: an understanding that God shapes leaders over a lifetime and effective leaders maintain a learning posture throughout life
  • Biblical: an understanding that being involved in leadership demands being a passionate follower of Christ and letting Him transform one’s character
  • Skills: valid, personal, practical skills needed to function in leadership
  • Service: a leadership praxis of service in order to become active participants of positive change therefore utilizing ones spiritual gifts, natural abilities, and acquired skills to influence the cultural ethos

WELLNESS

  • Physical, Mental, Emotional: the proper understanding of stewardship with regard to one’s mental, emotional and physical health
  • Physical, Mental, Emotional: the practice of a mentally, physically and emotionally healthy lifestyle, that reflects a holistic balance in one’s life

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

  • Service: the ability to identify, understand and apply one’s gifts in various settings
  • Worship: an appreciation and understanding of corporate and individual communion with God
  • Discipleship: the lifestyle of a disciple and the ability to disciple others
  • Character Development: the ability and desire to consistently apply biblical integrity and love in one’s daily life