To accomplish our mission, we work as academic support staff, administrative assistants, administrators, educators, graduate and undergraduate resident staff, Hall Directors, living-learning program staff, hall assistants, office coordinators, researchers, secretaries, student desk staff, and thespians.

We are dedicated to:

• Effectively serving and working with residence hall students, staff and faculty of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
• Encouraging students to take responsibility and challenge themselves to grow, and to support each other's growth
• Providing a safe environment-one that promotes both physical and emotional well-being
• Providing linkage and access to services both within and beyond Housing
• Supporting the academic and educational mission of the University by providing opportunities for learning within and beyond the classroom- bringing learning into the living environment
Working toward a common vision and aspirations for the quality of life of the residence hall community

We believe that it is important to:

• Be people of integrity, be honest and ethical
• Be treated as partners in a workplace that provides support through flexible scheduling and compensation that matches the effort, skills and knowledge that our work requires
• Clearly articulate policies, procedures, and roles
• Communicate openly and inclusively
• Exercise freedom of thought and opinion in a spirit of mutual respect
• Keep an open mind
• Make informed decisions based on evidence
• Lead by example
• Meet students' needs while respecting the needs of others
• Provide human interaction and practice compassion
• Respect others and show it
• Take pride in our work
• Take responsibility for our actions
• Trust and be trustworthy
• Uphold the standards of our profession and the Living at Michigan Credo
• Work as members of the same team University Housing

*Council for the Advancement of Standards