The Southern University System is committed to aiding student development, leadership skills and the promotion of ethical standards through System guided programs and activities which may occur in formal or informal settings.  Student Affairs responsibilities and functions include the coordination of student activities and major initiatives for all Southern University System campuses.  The Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs overseas relational activities with various state and regional agencies.

The System Advisor to the Student Government Association/Student Bar Association (SGA/SBA) Presidents is housed within the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.  The SGA/SBA Presidents are members of the Louisiana Council of Student Body Presidents (COSBP).  COSBP represents the more than 200,000 students statewide in such areas as; student leadership and policy development for higher education.

System campuses, by way of Student Government Association and Student Bar Association representatives, are members of the Advisory Council for Student Affairs.  The representatives are active partners in collaborative discussion and proactive issues concerning student life throughout our campuses.