CUI Organizational Structure Overview

The division of Student Affairs works to fulfill the mission of Concordia University Irvine through its commitment to holistic growth, development, and success of students. Our team is dedicated to creating opportunities for engagement and learning in a supportive, caring, and Christ-centered environment. We equip students to achieve their goals and to become wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens in a global society.

CUI Organizational Overview

LEAD Spring Training

Organizational Structures

+ the traditional organizational structure

+ inverted organizational structure

+ the web structure

Campus Culture Survey

Organizational Mission, Vision & Core Values

LEAD expectations

Organizational Renewal

SITUATION:

The Five Whys

"A critical aspect of the success or failure of any organization will be how its purpose (or mission) comes to life in its vision and actions."

- Susan Komives

Your friend is a high school senior who is considering coming to Concordia next year. When they come to campus for a visit, you volunteer to accompany them on the campus tour. During the tour, you begin to notice some cues and clues of the campus culture. Make observations about the campus culture by answering the following questions.

Mission = why the organization exists

Why does this organization exist?

1. Be an example and model the way.

2. We are a family.

3. Be a servant first, then a leader.

4. Work hard, but have fun doing it.

5. Be fully present at all LEAD huddle Monday meetings.

6. Register for INT 105 in either Fall or Spring.

7. Have good character & be trustworthy.

Why does your organization exist?

Why is that important?

Why is that important?

Why is that important?

Why is that important?

Vision = the broad message conveyed

What is the ideal future for this organization?

Core values = small set of general guiding principles

How do we agree to treat ourselves and others as we pursue our mission and vision?

Campus Culture

Mission Statements

Group Norms

What kind of culture do you want to see within LEAD?

How will you contribute to the creation of our group culture?

Concordia University, guided by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service, and leadership.

Debrief - the Five Whys

1. What do you physically "see" while on a campus visit?

2. What are the structures and processes of the campus that are visible?

3. What values seem to be important to your school?

4. What do students hear about or see during their visit that communicates ideals, goals, values, and aspirations of the school?

5. Who are considered role models around here?

6. What are the formal or informal guidelines for "how life works" around here? Are there certain ways people dress, talk, or act?

7. What might be some of the underlying assumptions that drive the values and actions of the school?

1. How did the responses reflect the mission of the CSLD?

2. What core values were expressed in the responses?

3. What is the essence of why LEAD exists?

The Center for Student Leadership and Development represents and engages the student body, and develops leaders.

Campus Culture Debrief

Organizational Analysis

Organizational Structure

Board of Regents

President Krueger

1. What were the strongest aspects of culture represented in your responses?

2. How do you think campus culture influences students' decisions to become (or not become) part of the organization or campus?

3. What is your role as a student leader in creating culture on campus?

1. Would you want to be a member/employee of this organization? Why are why not?

2. How are the structure, function, and culture of an organization impacted by its mission?

3. What role does student leadership play in a complex organization?

4. What do you think is the most essential component of an organization?

Dr. Gary McDaniel

admissions

university services

student affairs

HR

marketing

athletics

Dr. Gilbert Fugitt

CSLD

RES

FYE

Wellness Center

Kristy Fowler

Brianna Montgomery

Michelle Laabs

Rebecca Kindreich

Laura Courvoisier

Megan Harbert