Who Are We?
Understanding that learning and personal development occur both inside and outside of the classroom, the Office of Student Life and Development (SLD) supports City Tech’s mission by promoting and guiding purposeful student engagement, fostering a sense of community, and providing students with opportunities for personal growth and leadership development.
The department aspires to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in its many forms and enhances our students’ ability to be informed, global citizens.
Student Life and Development coordinates new student orientation programs, oversees student participation in Commencement, and offers a comprehensive co-curricular program designed to support specific learning outcomes in the areas of Leadership Skills Development, Diversity Education, and Community Service/Citizenship.
The co-curricular learning that results from student involvement in SLD programming provides students the opportunity to develop many of the ‘soft skills’ or attributes that employers are looking for most in candidates’ resumes, second only to credentials demonstrating technical proficiency for the position sought. These workforce readiness skills - including leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team - are interpersonal in nature and include personal qualities, characteristics, skills, and attitudes. City Tech students participate in a variety of student clubs and organizations, reflecting a broad range of academic and social interests.
