The mission of the Vassar Student Association shall be to serve, represent, promote the interests and improve the welfare of the undergraduate students of Vassar College. The association commits itself to effective participation in the decision-making processes of the College, and will use such participation, acknowledging the historical and contemporary systems of oppression both at the College and wider community, to combat systems of oppression against its members. As voluntary members of the Vassar College, the association recognizes and supports the Principles of Shared Governance of the College and will fulfill its responsibilities to its members and the College in accordance with its own mission.