Letter from the V.P. for Student Affairs
On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, I want to
welcome you to the university and the beginning of a new
academic year. I hope you find your studies this year to be
stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable.
This Student Handbook is published through the joint
efforts of the Division of Student Affairs and the Student
Government Association.
Its purpose is to help you understand the university and
its many elements. It outlines the services, programs, and
activities of the University, which are designed to enhance the quality of your educational
experience.
The pursuit of knowledge and an academic degree is the major purpose of your university
attendance. However, the university community abounds with opportunities beyond the
classroom. Campus clubs and organizations provide a stimulating and interesting venue for
learning. As well, research opportunities with faculty, work opportunities through campus
employment, and co-op positions with local business and industrial firms provide excellent
learning and personal growth experiences for students.
FIU has a strong commitment to diversity. You have the unique opportunity to be part of the
diverse student body that FIU constitutes. I encourage you to take advantage of it, learn from
it, and appreciate and respect the differences of everyone who comprise the FIU community.
I encourage you to take advantage of the many programs and activities that occur on
campus throughout the year. You may choose to be a spectator and simply observe and
enjoy. On the other hand, you may also be an active participant and significantly enhance
your educational experience through such participation. The university provides a unique
environment affording you many kinds of opportunities. I encourage you to stretch yourself,
work hard, and take advantage of all that is here before you. Please accept my best wishes
for a successful year.
Sincerely,
Larry Lunsford, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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