Provide academic resources for students who want to advance their potential for success at the University of Miami
Facilitate student retention in college and subsequent graduation
Assist students in developing their self-concepts as learners
Improve human relations and the sense of campus community among students
Provide individualized help for students with the aim of developing independent and lifetime learners
Support the instructors' educational methods, and meet the individual learning and study needs of each student by utilizing current best-practices in higher-education instruction
Facilitate the creation of frameworks for evaluating overall effectiveness of an educational course, service, activity, program, or department
Provide evidence of student learning to be utilized for accreditation
Provide current resources for parents regarding the rigors of the University of Miami academics and student support