About Us

Mission Statement

University Housing is dedicated to fostering a quality living and learning environment.

Vision Statement

University Housing seeks to be a progressive organization that creates an engaging living and learning environment and will be recognized for providing quality customer services.

Statement of Values

In addition to the shared values of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University Housing values the following:

• Engaging students in active learning
• Helping students develop coherent values, ethical standards, and social awareness
• Setting high expectations for students and staff
• Using systematic inquiry to improve student and departmental performance
• Providing leadership and efficient use of resources to help achieve the institution's mission and goals
• Establishing educational partnerships
• Building supportive and inclusive living and learning communities

Statement on Diversity

University Housing is committed to engaging students in educational experiences in an open, civil, and respectful climate that will prepare them for global citizenship and lifelong learning.

Learning Objectives

University Housing is committed to the academic and personal success of every student. The residential experience provides opportunities and experiences that foster learning and growth in the following areas:

Cooperation -- residential students learn how to work cooperatively with others both in and out of the classroom environment.

Civility -- residential students learn how to resolve conflicts in a civil manner.

Communication -- residential students demonstrate enhanced communication and relationship skills.

Connection -- residential students report a feeling of connection to the campus community.

Diversity -- residential students learn to respect people of diverse backgrounds and their values, opinions, and skills.