Students learn and grow from all the experiences encountered while at college. A quality education causes the stimulation of and contribution to the growth of the entire being - cognitively, effectively, physically, and socially. The primary mission of the Campus Center is to provide for and/or enhance the students' opportunities for developmental involvement in their educational experience at Monroe Community College. Its mission is grounded in Alexander Astin's "Involvement Theory".

The essence of the theory is, "The greater the students' involvement in college, the greater will be the amount of student learning and personal development." Student involvement is defined as the amount of physical and psychological energy the student devotes to the collegiate experience and the time and effort expended by the student in activities that relate directly to the institution and its programs.

The effects of involvement are multidimensional; involvement will not only improve student abilities to persist towards his/her educational goals, but will also intensify the developmental impact of the undergraduate experience on student personality, behavior, career progress, satisfaction, and achievement. Astin's theory supports actively involving students in their educational experience. Through involvement, their talents are developed, they become bonded to the institution and persist through graduation.

As the "hearthstone" of the campus, the Campus Center provides opportunity for developmental student involvement. Within its walls, it provides a place for unstructured interaction for students, faculty and staff in a variety of means. The Campus Center provides services of convenience to the College Community in order to increase discretionary time, meet the basic needs, and increase opportunities for involvement. The Campus Center is a laboratory for learning experiences that enhances the students' educational objectives and life skills.

The staff of the Campus Center is committed to enhancing the quality of student life through active involvement by students. They provide structural support and advice for programs and allow for leadership growth and personal development. As the communication vehicle for the co-curricular needs of students, the Campus Center staff: addresses concerns, develops programs, disseminates information, advises, sets policy, all of which enhance student involvement at Monroe Community College.