Student Development Center
Mission Statement: The Student Development Center, through after-school programs, will
incorporate the nine dimensions of student development to ensure growth in relationships,
self-confidence and self-health.
Overview: The Student Development Center (SDC), a department within the Student Life
Division, is one of the major programming and servicing units for students with ages ranging
from preschool to high school. The SDC's major roles and functions are to implement and coordinate a
wide of variety of after-school activities such as educational workshops, study hall services,
presentations, off-campus field trips, performing arts, festivals, student work program, arts
and crafts classes, recreational/intramural programs, mini-courses, and awareness days related
to monthly themes. These programs are offered form 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday and 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. The SDC supervises all administrative aspects
of student programming and services such as Orioles' Snack Bar, Bowling Alley, Resource Center,
Gymnasium, Student Activity Center, Student Center (Oriole's Nest), Boy Scout Cabin, Acts/Crafts,
and the Student Work Program. These activities are open to both Residential and Day students.
The SDC functions on the understanding that learning, intentional and unintentional, takes place
inside and outside the classroom. Since the majority of the students' time is spent outside the
classroom, it is necessary for ISD to provide services, programs, and activities that complement
and support an environment of learning.
Objectives:
The SDC has four objectives for programming and services:
- To develop "whole," well-rounded students through a challenging and
supportive environment where academic and personal development is
integral based on the nine dimensions of the student development philosophy. The nine dimensions
are spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional, sexual,
political, life planning, and social.
- To build a relationship between academics and after-school programs.
- To empower students to become independent life-long learners.
- To promote student leadership and creativity and address the issue
of student apathy during after-school hours.
Location: All SDC staff offices are located in the ISD Residence Halls.
The Student Development Educators' offices are located in the Student Life Center on the first
floor of Fair Hall.
A Letter to Parents
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