The Office of Housing & Residential Life supports the academic mission of Radford University and focuses on residential student needs by providing a healthy living environment, enhancing personal development, encouraging respect, and promoting engagement within the community.
Priorities
To provide a healthy living environment, the Office of Housing & Residential Life will:
- maintain safe and clean residential facilities
- exemplify professional service through the practice of sound administration and fiscal responsibility
- develop and utilize human, technological, and other beneficial resources
- maintain adequate space for personal, developmental, and departmental needs
To foster personal development, the Office of Housing & Residential Life will:
- provide an array of programs in the residence halls to offer opportunities for students to develop various life skills
- support the continuous development of integrity and ethical leadership through self-management and accountability
- acknowledge and attend to the individual uniqueness of community members and their needs
To encourage respect in a diverse community, the Office of Housing & Residential Life will:
- promote opportunity for community services and cultural immersion
- expose students to new concepts and offer avenues for personal discovery
- engender a community expectation of civility and social responsibility
- foster an appreciation of each individuals’ contributions within a pluralistic community
To promote engagement within the community, the Office of Housing and Residential Life will:
- facilitate living/learning environments through faculty involvement and other university partnerships
- cultivate passion for Radford University and the campus community
- encourage and support active participation in University and surrounding community events and organizations
- offer and promote leadership roles and opportunities in clubs, organizations, and employment



