September 2006

University Creates GW Housing Programs

In June, the University launched GW Housing Programs to serve as a unified one-stop residential service program, replacing the Community Living and Learning Center.

Among its initiatives, GW Housing Programs will restructure residential customer service around a philosophy that focuses on individualized attention, customer responsiveness, career development, and class-specific needs. The
program also will implement a theme-based residential house system and houses will have class-specific student staffs.

GW Housing Programs will facilitate out-of-classroom learning outcomes by class year with topics including self-assessment as well as lifestyle and career preparedness. GW Housing Programs will partner with the Career Center to focus on the implementation of career competencies by class year, in hall orientations and programs, and the development of marketable skills through “Find the Right Experience and Employment.”

GW Housing Programs also will increase faculty involvement in the out-of class residential experience by devoting resources and attention to residential community service, focusing on career and skills development, and by emphasizing business and idea entrepreneurship into house interests. GW Housing Programs works
collaboratively with student academic support services departments to deliver comprehensive service offerings directly in residential houses, improving ease of use for all students. For more information on GW Housing Programs, call
(202) 994-6534.

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