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In the spirit of excellence, Valdosta State University Housing & Residence Life commits to teaching & preparing every resident in the pursuit of knowledge and growth.
Mission Statement
Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing our students with a safe, dynamic, residential experience that promotes Personal Growth, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, and Academic Success for every resident in order to actively engage their future as responsible global citizens.
Learning Outcome 1: Academic Success
A: Persistence
Students will seek out resources to provide accurate knowledge/information on their academic pursuits.
Students will develop a definiteness of purpose and plans.
B: Educational Acclimation
Students will able to maneuver the landscape of college resource gathering.
Students will establish a belief in their ability to succeed academically.
Learning Outcome 2: Personal Growth
A: Wellness
Students will be able to maneuver the landscape of college resource gathering
Students will be able to identify and utilize appropriate campus, academic and life resources.
B: Responsibility
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of balance between education, work and leisure time.
Students will develop personal identify and goals.
Learning Outcome 3: Diversity and Inclusion
A: Awareness
Students will be able to be accepting others.
Students will seek to understand viewpoints of others and appreciate the value of others' views.
B: Respect
Students will be able to engage in activities/experiences that differ from their cultural upbringing.
Students will learn to respect each other/their environment.
Learning Outcome 4: Leadership Development
A: Communication
Students will develop healthy, effective interpersonal communication.
Students will understand how their communication technique can (and should change) depending on the medium selected.
B: Critical Thinking
Students will integrate concepts and principles from multiple perspectives in order to address problems and make decisions.
Students will be able to apply knowledge from the classroom.