Mission & Goals Statement

Mission

To serve the University community by providing housing and living learning opportunities on or near campus. The mission encompasses goals in three areas:

Create Individual Student Living/Learning Environments

• User friendly services integrate technological advances and student focused support systems.
• Management of facilities adheres to a quality standard of cleanliness, repair, renovation, and construction, reflecting expert planning which enhances the physical environment.
• Educational programs create residential communities which build relationships with faculty and staff; increase opportunities for student learning; and enhance retention and graduation rates of students.
• Leadership opportunities are available for all students.
• A well-trained staff responds to student needs and develops a community reflective of a nurturing and open environment that values diversity and promotes the dignity of all people.

Provide Housing for Students with Families, Faculty, and Visitors

• On-campus apartment complexes provide housing for students and their families with a cooperative, involving management structure.
• University Housing rentals for administrators, faculty, students, staff and visitors reflect quality administration and facilities management and planning.
• Conference housing utilizes available University Housing space in summer months to promote University recruitment efforts, academic and athletic programs and University/community partnerships and supports the academic year program.

Enhance Opportunities for Commuter Student Housing

• The listing service, which reflects partnerships with property owners who offer off-campus housing, is accessible to a variety of constituents, including faculty and staff.
• Housing marketing strategies reach the global University community.
• Provide commuter student support staff and community space in an campus housing facility.