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Purpose of Residence Living<br />

As a residential college, Huron offers students unique opportunities to grow, learn, expand<br />

their awareness and understanding of others, create friendships and develop their own<br />

potential. The residence experience at Huron is unique because the living environment is<br />

closely connected to the academic environment. The result is a feeling of home away from<br />

home, focused on academic success.<br />

The goal of the Huron Residence Life Program is to provide opportunities for students to<br />

realize their intellectual and personal potential in an environment for all members of the<br />

College community. As a part of this goal, the College requires that residents must be<br />

willing to accept the responsibilities set out in this handbook. As a result, each resident is<br />

part of an effectively functioning residence community. The sense of community which<br />

makes living in residence such a valuable experience is created by interacting with others.<br />

This process of community living is facilitated by a trained Residence Life Staff consisting<br />

of Dons, Head Dons and Assistant Director Residence Life & Student Engagement. These<br />

staff members work together with the Department of Housing and Organizational Services<br />

and the HUCSC to maintain the harmonious operation of the residences while providing<br />

programs to enhance residence life.<br />

Moving into a new community and a new way of living can be a challenge, but the<br />

Residence Life Program at Huron has been set up to make that transition as smooth as<br />

possible. For one thing, there are people here to help. There are 15 members of Huron’s<br />

Residence Life Staff, who live with you in the residence and are trained to maintain an<br />

environment conducive to sleep, study and the well-being of the residents; ensure the<br />

enforcement of the residence regulations and guidelines; provide residents with advice<br />

and resources regarding all aspects of university life; and participate as full members of<br />

the residence community. What’s more, they have all been, at one time or another, exactly<br />

where you are now: a little nervous, a little excited, and full of questions about university<br />

and living in residence.<br />

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