Vision: The Department of Student Living develop premier residential communities and programs that promote student learning and personal development.

Mission: The Department of Student Living is committed to:

• Providing quality service and responding to students' needs 
• Ensuring a strong community living experience 
• Providing an orientation program that acclimates students to campus and augments student learning 
• Assisting students in developing cultural and academic competence
• Promoting diversity, tolerance, and cultural competence 
• Challenging students in the areas of personal wellness, integrity, and responsible citizenship
• Promoting Students' Rights and Responsibilities 
• Offering a safe, clean, comfortable and academically enriched living environment 
• Interacting and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless service, provide co-curricular experiences, and promote student engagement

 Richard DeShields

 Associate Dean of Student Living

 email: deshielr@cwu.edu