Rev. Robert Sterling Meyer, Esq. Associate Vice President

for Student Affairs

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

Approved by SHU Board - June 6, 1996

We are responsible to & for each other

About us, never just about me

Roommates, classmates, members of society living, studying, working together

Know the policies!

Rich heritage of values

Catholic moral values

Welcoming of all people at all times from wherever they come

Nothing should be done at a higher level that can be done as well, or better at a lower level

Care for the financially, spiritually, physically and emotionally poor

Extra concern for those in need

Especially those who cannot help themselves or repay

Repentance & Responsibility

Asking for forgiveness

Granting forgiveness

Being perfected on journey

Taking advantage of Campus Ministry and other religious presence on and off the campus

Servant leaders for our society

If you truly wish to be the greatest, you must serve the rest [Jesus]

Who are you?

… more than name, SS#, photo

Students are encouraged to seek the TRUTH in their studies, personal relationships, God and themselves.

Catholic institution of higher learning

Each student needs to grow in his/her experience here

Called to GREATNESS

The VPSA sets the tone

Change = frightening

Issues of adolescent development are universal:

Love, Acceptance, Success

University provides more than adequate resources – academic, social, spiritual athletic, recreational

Take advantage – You will meet SHU people today – ask them questions, get to know them

Parents are still primary educators

We are your PARTNERS

Know policies (alcohol, drugs, relationships, housing, sexual harassment, racial and ethnic discrimination)

Support/be informed

Although students will be starting here in August, they will still need YOU!

Things/They will not be the same

Get ready to learn, listen and grow

Get ready for an earring, hair dyed, tattoo, new boy or girlfriend, etc

THEIR experience

Alcohol Chastity

Confusion Doubt Drugs

Loneliness Law

Peer Pressure Sexuality

New Friends New Ideas Different Dreams Hopes

Support them! Love them! But - Let Go!

http://studentaffairs.shu.edu/meyerros.html