Community Development

Residence Life Goals

The Campus Housing department is embarking on a bold new initiative to work collaboratively with students to build real communities in residence. The centerpiece of our new initiative is The Community Standards Model, which is modified from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. The model challenges students to reach consensus agreements, support and challenge peers, and communicate within the context of a learning community. Our efforts are guided by principles that will lead to empowered students who are responsible for their own communities. Using these principles will help us achieve our goals. Both our principles and goals are outlined below.

Guiding Principles

1. To enhance student development
2. To create a strong and supportive community
3. To support academic success and integration
4. To provide quality service and leadership
5. To promote diversity awareness and interaction

Goals

1. Residents will know and care for one another.
2. Residents will learn cooperatively by taking the same classes and studying together.
3. Resident will plan programs and activities interdependently with Campus Housing.
4. Residents will build and support their communities by using community standards and peer influence.

Residence Life Program Model

The Residence Life Program Model began several years ago with the introduction of the Community Standards Model. This year we will continue the evolution of our program model with its emphasis on community development and identity development. This evolution doesn't mean we abandon Community Standards. On the contrary, we continue to use Community Standards as a tool to further our program and departmental goals as we continue to enhance our program. The other unique additions to our model include three focal points: scholarship, leadership, and citizenship/civility.

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