Residential Life strives to provide students with a shared home that is safe, dynamic, and promotes academic and personal development in a shared living environment.
Community Agreement
Regard for Self and Community We pride ourselves in being responsible for all actions that affect other individuals, the community, and ourselves. We promote our community as a clean and safe place to live. We understand our community is not just the university we attend, but the surrounding towns and cities.Demonstrate Civility and Respect We understand it is not just about how we are treated but, more importantly, how we treat others. We are models of civility and respect because we understand a polite and courteous community starts with the actions of each individual. We respect all community members, both on and off campus, regardless of the circumstances.Academically Focused We understand the importance of academic pursuits. By staying focused we will achieve the scholarly knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful for years to come. We as residents embrace the importance of maintaining a community environment in which academic excellence is supported and celebrated.Personal and Professional Growth We aspire to grow as individuals by making wise, thoughtful, and mature decisions. We understand that learning takes place in and out of the classroom through community and academically sponsored programming. We believe these enjoyable experiences combine to help us grow into the industry and civic leaders we strive to be. Appreciation for Diversity in All Forms We appreciate the uniqueness of all community members. We care about and celebrate diversity in the broadest sense, which includes race, color, religion, age, gender, national and ethnic origin, disability, physicality, language, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political ideology, and theoretical approach. We understand diversity enhances our contribution to the global environment in which we live.