Residence Life
General Information
A residence hall is more than a place to live; it is a place to learn awareness, consideration, acceptance, and compromise. Residence halls also provide recreational, educational, and cultural programs to enhance students’ learning experience and to contribute to their overall growth and personal development.
Students living in the residence halls are expected to maintain a standard of conduct consistent with the educational objectives and priorities of Rockford University. Respect and consideration for the rights of others, including need for study time and rest, must receive priority. The residence hall staff helps create an atmosphere conducive to studying, socializing and learning to live with other individuals. Each resident is expected to respond appropriately to requests from staff and fellow residents concerning behavior that does not honor this priority. Residents are also responsible for the conduct of their guests. Rooms will be inspected or assessed at any time a University official suspects illegal, dangerous or threatening behavior is occurring in a student’s room.
Residence Life Staff
Resident Assistants (RA) are peer advisors trained to assist students with academic, personal or behavioral concerns. RAs are students selected because of experience, leadership ability and interest in helping others. They help residents grow socially and academically by developing relationships with students and by fostering an effective living-learning environment. All students are encouraged to get to know their RA and to ask for assistance whenever needed. The RAs are supervised by a full-time Residence Hall Director (RHD) who, in turn, are supervised by the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life.
