RESIDENCE LIFE MISSION STATEMENT
The Unit of Residence Life provides a safe and inclusive living learning community, which fosters academic, social, cultural and personal growth.
COMMUNITY LIVING
As an integral part of Wiley University, the Unit of Residence Life strives to create a living and learning environment that both challenges and supports the personal, social, and academic development of residents and their communities. This pertains to good citizenship in the residential community, as well as the campus community, including the academic major community, the Wiley University community, the neighborhood community, and the regional, faith, state, national and global communities.
A community is supported by an environment (rooms, facilities, equipment, donations, and resources) that promotes order, conservation of resources, safety, beauty, hygiene, and health. Each member of the community is responsible for using these resources, so they are presentable and ready for use by the next person. The creation and maintenance of a pleasant and attractive environment means leaving all areas in order, respecting and preserving college property, refraining from littering indoors and in open areas, promoting recycling, etc.
The root community begins to develop on the day residence halls open in August. The direction the community takes depends largely upon each resident’s involvement. Students are the key! Collegial interaction with others is a major factor in the creation of a supportive living environment. The residential environment can offer support in achieving academic excellence, social maturity, self-reliance, and an increased understanding of self and others.
Civility
Community, civility, comity, stewardship, and the search for knowledge and truth are the essence of Wiley University life. A community is a group of people, living in proximity that possesses common values. Civility is an outgrowth of accepting and respecting the rights of individuals. Community is the friendly spirit that supports and surrounds learning and celebrates the unique contributions that each brings to Wiley University. Stewardship is the action taken to make a great community and build an enviable legacy for future members.
Building a Sense of Community
An ongoing aim of Residence Life is to create an environment in which students will forge meaningful lifelong relationships that will promote personal growth and will assist in creating a pleasant living and learning environment.
Community Standards
One of the best ways to help ensure the personal growth of students is for residents to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect. Before acting, students should consider the impact behavior may have upon fellow community members. Living within the residence hall community will provide the opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. The diversity of the community enriches the classes, activities, programs, and everyday interactions.
Getting to know others in the community is one of the most rewarding aspects of the college experience. Students are encouraged to become well acquainted with community members of their primary community as well as those in the secondary communities already cited. These include students, but also professors, advisors, and staff members. Everyone will contribute to your development and success now and in the future. These interactions often are the basis for life-long friendships. Students' active involvement in the community and participation in its activities lead to the formation of positive relationships.
Contact Us!
To contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing please use the following information:
Office Phone: (903) 927- 3334
Email: givory@wileyc.edu
Residence Life Duty Phone: (903) 503-2840
