Residence Life does more than just assign housing; we aim to help you learn more about yourself and others as you encounter a range of lifestyles, ideas, and points of view. Student life in all residence halls is guided by the Honor Principle, which promotes self-governance and encourages respect.
Mission Statement
The Office of Residence Life facilitates a residential experience in which students are supported in their academic pursuits, personal growth, and participation in an interdependent community.
To achieve this, we:
- provide secure, comfortable, and inclusive spaces for living and learning;
- manage a team of well-trained professional staff and student leaders;
- encourage individual growth and academic success through meaningful programs and relationship building.
Vision & Values
We envision a vibrant, safe, inclusive living environment where each student is invested in their academic and personal success and their pride in 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. The Office of Residence Life is committed to the following interconnected values, which are guided by the Honor Principle. These values will inform our learning outcomes.
Academic excellence: active engagement in the curriculum both inside and outside of the classroom.
Community: accountability to, and participation in, a diverse communal living environment that fosters interdependence, positive and meaningful relationships, and a sense of belonging at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
Personal development: positive development of key life skills gained through formative experiences.
Respect: interactions guided by civility, integrity, inclusivity, open dialogue, and the resolution of differences through restorative practices.
Wellness: holistic care for an individual’s well being, including a strong support network and access to campus resources.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of living in a residence life community, students will:
- experience opportunities to make meaningful connections between their academic and extracurricular pursuits;
- know how to access academic support resources that contribute to their academic success;
- recognize their role in the development and maintenance of an honorable community;
- develop meaningful relationships that contribute to their sense of belonging at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ;
- identify specific life skills that they have developed or strengthened that will contribute to their success at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and beyond;
- learn to use restorative and honorable communication to manage conflicts;
- participate in meaningful dialogue across differences of identity, background, and beliefs;
- know how to access resources that contribute to their holistic well-being (including the psychological, emotional, and physical);
- be able to articulate their definition of self-care and identify specific strategies for maintaining personal balance.