Drew University

Mission and Philosophy

Mission

The Office of Residence Life endeavors to create a purposeful, open, safe, just and celebrated living-learning environment in which all students may accomplish their personal and academic goals.

Goals & Visions

In order to best achieve our mission, we believe it is imperative that the Office of Residence Life complete the following:

  • Communicate the University’s goals, expectations, and mission
  • Develop programs of an educational, social or community-service nature
  • Promote mutual respect and understanding in a diverse and open community
  • Mediate and resolve conflicts
  • Forge alliances with other campus departments
  • Refer students to other CLSA offices when appropriate
  • Act as peer counselors and educators
  • Advise students about other University resources (such as clubs, organizations and academic offices)
  • Uphold community standards
  • Act as a liaison between students and other University offices
  • Advocate for student concerns

Our Commitment to the Students

The ResLife staff is here and committed to working with you! You will be recognized and valued through our interactions, services, activities and programs, and through our policy and procedures. We will engage residents in purposeful activities and programs that promote student development and foster student learning. We are committed to making your time at Drew memorable.