The purpose of the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services is to provide a quality living and learning environment for students housed in the University residence hall system and apartments.  In support of the University committment to the enhancement of the quality of campus life, the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services is concerned with the effective management of residence services, campus dining services, vending, residence hall facilities, and educational programming activities.  The residence hall and apartment system supplies many opportunities for the development and implementation of human relation skills, personal value systems, and leadership skills.

Objective 1.0	To Recruit, train and develop a residence hall/apartment and central office staff.
Objective 2.0	To provide safe,comfortable and well maintained on campus housing facilities.
Objective 3.0	To formulate and review policies, procedures and standards which provide for compatible and cooperative group living.
Objective 4.0	To foster an interpersonal environment in University Housing which reflects the rights of resident students as individuals and their role and responsibilities as community members.
Objective 5.0	To ensure the University has a high quality contracted Dining Service.
Objective 6.0	To provide summer conference housing to various groups for recruitment and revenue development.