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For more information:

Roger Williams Commons
18 Butterfield Rd

Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2215

Fax: 401-874-2965
E-Mail: housing@etal.uri.edu

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 Department of Housing and Residential Life

Vision Statement –
The Living and Learning Experience of a Lifetime


A student’s place of residence, while attending the University of Rhode Island, should be more than just a place to sleep.  We believe that it is a place in which student discovery, pursuit of new opportunities, and success in addressing challenges are cultivated every day; a place where robust learning and development occur.  The living and learning experience at URI directly contributes to our students’ academic success, persistence through graduation, and the successful transition to life after college.  To that end, we seek to provide the “living and learning experience of a lifetime” for each of our residents.

 

Mission Statement and Organizational Values


The mission of the Department of Housing and Residential Life is to provide quality campus housing at a competitive price, in residence halls and apartments, which supports the educational goals of the University as well as the developmental needs of its student population.  All housing shall provide safe, clean, and well maintained accommodations and a sense of community which encourages personal rights and responsibilities, conformance to Rhode Island laws, respect for human dignity, support for diversity, and pride in the University of Rhode Island.

The Department of Housing and Residential Life believes that the following principles should apply to every work situation, every day:

  • We value continuous improvement in the services we provide in order to maintain customer satisfaction.

  • We value putting forward quality service to all students and all others who use our facilities.

  • We value putting forward a positive image, appearance and attitude through our interactions with individuals we encounter.

  • We value unity in our work place and working together to achieve a common goal.

  • We value mutual respect, trust, and honesty from students and all staff members for the jobs that we do and the people we are.

  • We value personal development through educational, co-curricular and instructional training programs.

  • We value the belief that each person is important and valuable to the organization.

  • We value open lines of communication to keep everyone informed on various issues that are pertinent to daily operations.

  • We value and encourage innovation in the work place.

  • We value a community atmosphere which promotes friendship.

  • We value dedication to the Department of Housing and Residential Life and to each other.

  • We value personal rights and recognize the responsibilities that support human dignity and civility within the campus community: privacy, equality, respect, a secure environment and protection from harm to person and property, freedom of expression, and freedom from prejudice.