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![[Photo: New students; Source: Linda A. Cicero/Stanford News Service]](/sites/default/files/studentaffairs/images/studentaffairs-banner-754x160.jpg)
Student Affairs is a diverse organization of professionals who are dedicated to the social, psychological, ethical and cognitive development and well being of all Stanford students and to the direct support of faculty in pursuit of the university’s educational and research mission.
![Greg Boardman]](/sites/default/files/studentaffairs/images/G%20Boardman%20050510%20004.jpg)
Vice Provost Boardman encourages students to have balance in their lives.
![Dr. Larry Roper Stephen Arod Shirreffs]](/sites/default/files/studentaffairs/images/larryroper.jpg)
Dr. Larry Roper, Vice Provost for Student Affairs at Oregon State University, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the second annual Student Affairs Conference sponsored by Vice Provost Greg Boardman.
The Student Affairs organization encompasses a broad range of services and programs and includes the following offices: