Section 1: Housing and Residence Life

Our Vision

Residence Life is a national leader in Student Affairs that creates socially just and
exceptional living-learning communities in which students develop through dynamic and
meaningful experiences.

Our Mission

The mission of Residence Life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is to empower
residence hall students and staff to create safe, caring, and inclusive communities. We
encourage and support students in their academic, social, and personal growth. We foster
student’s personal awareness, appreciation of others, and development of skills to succeed in a diverse, global society. Finally, we provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and encourage students to demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior in their communities.

Our Values

In our work with students, staff, and others and in our development of programs,
practices, policies, and processes,
We Value…

• Learning and the continual advancement of knowledge and skills
• Balance and well being through personal responsibility and care for
  others
• Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior
• Respect and regard for cultural differences in our awareness,
  communication and actions
• Inclusive communities which are socially just, safe and welcoming
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Quality and commitment to doing our best work