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Statement of Community
Living in a residence hall at the University of West Georgia
means living in a community of students. This community is a dynamic place
composed of various people with different values, cultures, lifestyles
and attitudes. As members of the community we must strive to understand
the individuality and life choices of those among us. We can best learn
from one another in an atmosphere of positive encouragement and mutual
respect. We must possess a genuine desire to learn from those around us
as well as give others the respect and acceptance we desire. Each person
has a role to play in our residence hall community and should be allowed
to do so. University of West Georgia residence halls promote the following:
Education
To ensure teaching and learning take place outside the classroom.
Openness
So ideas and thoughts can be discussed freely.
Respect
To ensure the individual is honored so diversity can be pursued.
Caring
To ensure the individuals well being is supported and community service
is encouraged.
Responsibility
So the individual accepts obligations to the community and is held accountable
for individual actions.
Involvement
So all individuals have a voice in the decisions concerning their community.
Ownership
To ensure all individuals care for their building facilities and adjacent
property.
Celebration
So that University of West Georgia history and culture is included and
residence hall traditions are shared.
Your rights in our community include: socializing
in your room; sleeping and studying without disturbance; living in supportive
and educational community; living in a safe, secure. healthy, and clean
environment; enjoying access to a variety of programs, services, and facilities;
and involving yourself and others in promoting an educational, open, respectful,
responsible, caring, involving, and celebrative community.
Your responsibilities in our community include: considering
the needs of other residents and balancing them with your own needs; promoting
the care of physical facilities, equipment, and services; communicating
with other residents and staff members; letting other residents know when
they are disturbing you; demonstrating a commitment to the community by
getting involved; promoting campus and individual safety; and demonstrating
dignity and respect for all individuals.
Living on campus at UWG affords you many opportunities
to face challenges head on, achieve in a variety of areas, and grow as
an individual. However, these things only happen when you actively participate
and support the community ideals stated here.
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