Residence Life Mission and Values

Residence Life and Housing Mission Statement

To provide a safe and healthy living environment where residents will be supported academically, develop personally and interpersonally, grow spiritually, and develop a broader sense of community and cultural understanding.

Values

Becoming intentional lifelong learners

• Promoting academic success
• Developing leadership skills
• Developing communication skills
• Continuing learning outside of the classroom

Enhancing self awareness

• Developing identity and discovering purpose
• Establishing autonomy and self-confidence
• Promoting personal health and wellness

Understanding community responsibility

• Creating a safe and healthy environment
• Building healthy interdependent relationships
• Developing conflict resolution skills
• Establishing responsibility, ownership, and accountability
• Encouraging servant leadership

Embracing diversity

• Creating a supportive and diverse community
• Promoting cultural awareness
• Valuing and embracing difference
• Promoting social justice

Cultivating spiritual awareness

• Encouraging spiritual formation
• Encouraging holistic development

Developing community

• Building relationships
• Providing a safe and healthy environment
• Creating environments where students are recognized and valued