Residential Education Plan

Our Educational Priority

Students will become accountable, responsible, and engaged members of their current and future communities.

Academic Excellence

As a result of living on campus, our residents will be able to:

  • Identify and utilize campus resources that support academic success, career development, and personal growth.
  • Manage time, coursework, and personal commitments to maintain a balanced and productive college experience.
  • Engage in critical thinking and problem-solving in both academic and real-world contexts.
  • Build relationships with university faculty, staff, and peers through active participation in academic and residential experiences.

Community Engagement

As a result of living on campus, our residents will be able to:

  • Collaborate with peers to establish, uphold, and adapt community standards in residential settings.
  • Actively participate in service, leadership, or engagement opportunities within the university or local community.
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrate self-advocacy by independently navigating personal responsibilities, problem-solving, and accessing available resources.

Social Responsibility

As a result of living on campus, our residents will be able to:

  • Develop an awareness of different perspectives and experiences within their community.
  • Recognize and reflect on their personal values, beliefs, and identities.
  • Cultivate skills for respectful communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
  • Demonstrate the ability to support and advocate for themselves and others in challenging situations.

How Do We Create Student Learning?

  • Intentional Relationships & Conversations
  • Events & Opportunities
  • Field Trips
  • Bulletin Boards / Visual Displays 
  • Hall Councils & Advisory Boards
  • Floor / Hall Meetings
  • Community Standards
  • Roommate Relationships
  • Conflict Management
  • Structured Mediation
  • Dialogue Groups
  • Community Service

How Do We Know Students Are Learning?

  • Pre-Tests / Post-Tests
  • Micro-Surveys & Surveys
  • Evaluations
  • Focus Groups
  • Resident Feedback
  • Demonstrated Behaviors