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Residential Living

http://www.uwsp.edu/resliving/

Vision

We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students.

Mission

The mission of Residential Living is to enhance students’ educational and developmental experiences. We ensure safe, well-maintained living environments; promote a wellness lifestyle; and provide outstanding service to our customers.

Values

Our department values:

• the residential on-campus living experience for students, creating living/learning communities for growth and learning
• learning and education in support of the academic mission of the University, as well as life-long learning
• forethought and planning, including knowledge of trends and future projections in the housing field
• dedication to excellence
• celebration and appreciation of diversity
• wellness, both as a programming model and through balance in personal and professional lives
• an active partnership with students, continuously seeking out feedback on issues
• a balance of students’ rights and responsibilities in the hall communities
• support for citizenship and civic responsibility through student governance and participation in our living/learning communities
• student employment, both the process of working together and the learning experience
• support for a clean, safe, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing environment in the halls
• fiscal stewardship and integrity in the management and sustainability of our resources (recycling, water, electricity, heat, and other resources)
• collegial support and interdependence for each other and other areas on- campus
• interaction and mutual support with off-campus members of the community, including the Police and Fire Departments
• interaction with other Wisconsin colleges and universities, as well as state, regional, and national organizations
• Servant leadership, involving a strong focus on our students, respect for others, integrity, flexibility, equity, kindness, and promotion of growth in others.
• having fun and social interaction
• high morale of department members
• balancing support for the department’s mission and decisions with autonomy in planning and implementing that vision
• promotion of personal and professional growth, including being informed on current trends in our field
• keeping current with technology
• clarity in our communication with others
• a strong orientation toward service to others, including parents, other departments on-campus, and other stakeholders
• responses to student concerns as quickly as possible, whether it involves repairs to their physical environment or questions about departmental policies and procedures

Goals

• We will emphasize service to residents in all areas of Residential Living, while also focusing on the responsibilities of our residents to our community.
• We will work closely with the Enrollment Management group when making up our budget projections for the year.
• We will study our reserve situation and work with cuts to our budget to make the best decisions possible.
• We will continue to support the student governance process through our house governments, hall governments, and the Residence Hall Association.