Vision Statement
Housing and Residence Life: A progressive Tulane University resource that cultivates respect, responsibility, and pride within a unique living and learning environment with an emphasis on student development through education and learning, innovation and development, and service and support.
Education and Learning
- Support academic initiatives while promoting integrated learning opportunities
- Foster holistic growth of students beyond the classroom experience
- Provide students with the tools to survive and succeed in the world
- Create policies, supply resources, provide programs, and offer leadership opportunities that contribute to student success
- Promote personal responsibility and action
- Enhance the perception of Housing and Residence Life as a leader in learning within the Tulane University community
Innovation and Development
- Engage in constant renewal to improve departmental standards and practices for the benefit of our students and the Tulane University community
- Collaborate with other departments to improve and elevate Tulane University’s reputation as an institution of excellence
- Encourage diverse experiences and opportunities for growth for all Tulane University students and staff
- Conduct departmental evaluations against peer institutions and industry standards regarding facilities, training, technology, and practices
- Be a recognized partner in the effective design, construction, and management of facilities
- Change with purpose to provide superior programs and services
- Recruit and train talented and dedicated individuals
Service and Support
- Provide safe, clean, well-maintained facilities
- Provide personal attention and comprehensive care to all members of the Tulane University community, especially our residents
- Understand and adapt to the evolving needs of the residential communities we serve
- Initiate effective University-wide communication
- Build relationships with peer departments to enhance the Tulane University community
- Create and maintain consistency and transparency in policies, procedures, and practices