Mission Statement
The office of Residence Life and Housing at Willamette University fosters safe environments and inclusive communities that promote wellness, integrity and academic success.
Vision Statement
The office of Residence Life and Housing at Willamette University seeks to be a leader among liberal arts colleges in the personal and academic development of students.
Core Values
Learning occurs continuously
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing provides a learning environment focused on supporting the academic mission of the institution, developing the educational potential of each student and providing related educational and scholastic support programs.
Respectful and responsible citizenship creates a valued community
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing promotes respect for all people and their belongings, the rights and responsibilities of individuals and all University standards through the development of interpersonal skills, consideration and accountability.
Environmental factors impact behavior
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing works to provide residents with a living environment that fosters both intellectual and personal growth in the belief that a positive environment promotes positive behavior. Residence Life and Housing in cooperation with Facility Services and Campus Safety, provide a comfortable, well-maintained and safe living community.
Diversity contributes to an enlightened community
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing celebrates the value of all races, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, national origins, genders and ages. To foster an appreciation of differences and a valuing of individuals, the office of Residence Life and Housing provides programs that educate students about various lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. We also strive to build a diverse team that will bring forth different perspectives and value systems to be more responsive to each individual in our community.
Committed student leadership is central to an involved citizenry
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing provides leadership education and advisor support in developing student leaders and providing the student population with a voice in the operation and maintenance of their living communities.
The professional and paraprofessional staff work with integrity
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing follows the ethical guidelines and goals of Willamette University, the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
An organization is responsible to its constituents
Therefore, the office of Residence Life and Housing is committed to regularly and effectively communicating with all of its constituents including students, parents, alumni and institutional and national colleagues. Concerted efforts are made to proactively address the concerns of these constituents and to involve their recommendations in improving operations.