Student Affairs Implementation Plan

Mission Alignment

This plan helps advance Fairmont State University’s mission by providing opportunities for students to engage campus organizations and participate activities that will strengthen their sense of belonging. In addition, this plan promotes student growth by helping students connect with essential services, dining, and on-campus housing that may increase their success. Finally, this plan promotes student achievement by contributing to retention and preparing them for successful careers or graduate studies.

Lead Unit:

Student Affairs

Collaborating Units:

Academic Affairs
Athletics
Enrollment Management
Finance and Administration
Office of Global Engagement
Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Objective 1

Expand student participation 20% by Spring 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2026).

Priorities Supported:

P1.3 Exceptional Student Experiences

P1.4 Consistent Student Processes

P3.3 Promote Civic Engagement

Key Results:

KR1.1 At least 60% of students actively use the ENGAGE app by Spring 2026.

KR1.2 Increase attendance of student events 10% by Spring 2027.

KR1.3 Increase student attendance of community events 10% by Spring 2027.

Objective 2

Enhance students’ use of services to meet essential needs 25% by Spring 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2026).

Priorities Supported:

P1.2 Wrap-Around Student Support

P1.4 Consistent Student Processes

Key Results:

KR2.1 Reduce students’ stigma of services to meet essential needs 10% by Spring 2027.

KR2.2 Increase students’ utilization of services to meet essential needs 15% by Spring 2027.

KR2.3 Increase student satisfaction of services to meet essential needs 10% by Spring 2027.

Objective 3

Improve student satisfaction with housing and on-campus dining services 25% by Spring 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2026).

Priorities Supported:

P1.2 Wrap-Around Student Support

P1.3 Exceptional Student Experiences

P3.1 Up-to-date Facilities and Abundant Opportunities

Key Results:

KR3.1 Increase student satisfaction with on-campus housing 10% by Spring 2027.

KR3.2 Increase student satisfaction with university-led initiatives that support students in finding and understanding off-campus housing by 5% by Spring 2027.

KR3.2 Increase student satisfaction with on-campus dining 15% by Spring 2027.

Objective 4

Boost sense of belonging 20% by Spring 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2026).

Priorities Supported:

P1.2 Wrap-Around Student Support

P1.3 Exceptional Student Experiences

P1.4 Consistent Student Processes

Key Results:

KR4.1 Increase attendance in student programming within the Residence Halls 20% by Spring 2027.

KR4.2 Increase first-year engagement with on-campus activities by 3% every semester by Spring 2027.

KR4.3 Increase commuter students’ sense of belonging with the campus community by 5% every semester by Spring 2026.

KR4.4 Increase student satisfaction with on-campus engagement opportunities 5% by Spring 2027.

KR4.5 Increase membership in registered student organizations (RSOs) 20% by Spring 2027.

Objective 5

Increase the percentage of graduates who secure full-time employment or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduation 25% by Spring 2028 (from the baseline established in Spring 2026).

Priorities Supported:

P1.5 Career and Life Preparation

Key Results:

KR5.1 Campus-wide shared understanding of 30% of graduates’ status 6-months after commencement by Fall 2026.

KR5.2 Increase student participation in work-based learning 20% by Fall 2027.

KR5.3 At least 60% of on-campus student employees demonstrate professional behaviors to their supervisors in work based learning environments.

KR5.4 Increase student participation in career services programming 25% by Spring 2027.

Budget Summary:

Strategic Investments

(One-time expenses approved by the Board)

Years	Items	Total	Supported Objectives
2025-28*	Student Center Hub, Residence Hall Renovations/Furniture	$1,470,000	Objectives 1, 2, 3, & 4

*Strategic Investments approved at the June 15, 2025 Board of Governors meeting.

Incremental Operational Funding – Preliminary

(Additional budget to cover recurring expenses)

Years	Items	Total	Supported Objectives
2025-26*	Career Center Support, Spirit Store, Conference Scheduling, Print Shop	$300,000	Objectives 1, 4, & 5
2026-27†	Student Researchers, Data Collection, Mental Health, CARE, Engage App	$350,000	Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
2027-28†	Student Experience	$75,000	Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

*Operating funds approved at the June 15, 2025 Board of Governors meeting.
†Estimate of additional operating funds to be requested.