Department of Residence Life Mission

The residence halls at Dana are viewed as living-learning environments. Residence Life works in cooperation with the educational mission of the college to provide learning experiences that students might otherwise not receive in the classroom. Residence Life's primary responsibility is helping residents obtain the greatest value from the residential experience. The staff offers assistance with personal questions or problems; interpreting, communicating, and enforcing college policy; providing hall programming; advising students on academic and social concerns; and helping with the security and safety of living areas.

A Statement on Diversity:

Dana College Residence Life Department is committed to the diversity with our residence halls and on our campus. This commitment is demonstrated by respecting others regardless of their ability, gender, race, creed, ethnicity, age, national origin, color or veteran status.

Goals:

Build a community where students interact on a regular basis and share in defining expectations for each other.
Assist residents with their adjustment to living with roommate(s) and floor/hall residents.
Help residents learn to accept responsibility for self and personal actions.
Assist with the development of self-management, health and wellness skills.
Assist with the development of balancing life's pleasures and responsibilities.
Encourage residents to get involved with and provide leadership to residential activities.
Work with students to develop a sense of respect for self, others and property.
Help residents learn civility and gain an understanding of diversity.

Resident Assistants are provided with opportunities to enhance and acquire skills in areas such as: interpersonal communication, organization and time management, group/educational programming facilitation, conflict resolution, and leadership development. The Office of Residential Life Staff provides resident students with a healthy and safe living and learning environment, supporting the educational goals of the students and the institution.