RESIDENCE LIFE MISSION

The Mission of the Office of Residence Life is to
provide a safe and comfortable environment for
students to live and study, to create a sense of
community among the residents, and to foster
individual development through involvement in
residence life and student life activities.

Residence Life is also committed to:

• fostering the academic success of all residential students
• implementing policies and procedures that encourage residents to make responsible choices
• recognizing and respecting individual rights and differences and the value of diversity in the residential community
• empowering residents to shape their community and gain leadership experience by taking an active roles in the Residence Hall Councils and the Residence Hall Association
• providing attractive, well-maintained living facilities that are responsive to the needs of the students
• developing an investment in the retention and personal success of each residential student
• providing quality programs and services and continuing to improve these offerings by conducting on-going evaluations and assessments.

Residence Life supports the Mission Statement of the
university and uses it to intentionally guide the
mission of the department.