Student Programs
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Payne Hall Style Guide

Introduction

This style guide has been adapted from the guidelines set forth in the University Relations' Style Guide and notes specific rules and usage to be followed by Student Programs faculty and staff. It is an effort to recommend the preferred choice for use based on the needs, requirements, and preferences of our audiences. This is not an attempt to duplicate efforts, but only a means to clarify and supplement what is currently being used within the University. When conflict exists between this and other guides, this style guide takes precedence. For other general rules, use a primary style guide that pertains to the publication you are writing or editing.

About Our Name

The official name is the Office of Student Programs. Always make sure to use the complete title.

    Right: The Office of Student Programs is anxiously preparing for another opening weekend with some new and exciting changes. In order to continue the tradition of bringing students together, Student Programs opened four new theme housing programs for students this year.

If you need to show possession, use an apostrophe after the final "s" as in Student Programs'.

    Right: Virginia Tech students will have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the Outback during Student Programs' annual Customer Appreciation Dinner.

    Right: Dining Dollars, Student Programs' convenient debit card dining plan, is a great option for students with a traditional dining plan who sometimes prefer á la carte dining at Owens Food Court, Hokie Grill & Co., West End Market, Squires Food Court and Deet's Place. Dining Dollars can be purchased online using Student Programs' secure web site.

The Office of Student Programs consists of seven operational units:

  • Housing and Dining Services
  • Residence Life
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Judicial Affairs
  • Planning and Business Services
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations and Information Technology

The Office of Student Programs Mission Statement

The mission of Student Programs is to provide facilities, staffing, and programs that support and enhance the educational mission of Virginia Tech and promote the personal and academic development of the individual student.

The Office of Student Programs is part of the Division of Student Affairs.

Other departments that are part of the Division of Student Affairs include:

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