Keys to Success
print versionThe residence life staff at UNI is focused on creating "FUN, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES where CHARACTER COUNTS" in every house and hall on campus. But, it doesn't matter how much we focus on it if you don't! So, get involved in making this a great year-for you and for your community. Here are some keys to success this year:
FUN: Enjoy all that UNI and the surrounding community have to offer.
Have a great time participating in campus and community activities. This will help you feel "at home" at UNI and just enjoy life!
INCLUSIVENESS: Value the uniqueness of each person in the community.
Treat each person as a unique human being, so they feel encouraged to develop and share their valuable gifts and talents with the community. This will enrich your understanding of the human experience, give you greater insight about who you are, and enhance your community.
CHARACTER: Make character-driven decisions.
Thoughtfully reflect and courageously act in ways that help you habitually make morally relevant decisions in everyday life. This will help you contribute meaningfully to community while growing your reputation for being accountable and trustworthy.
RELATIONSHIPS: Pursue lasting, positive relationships.
Learn attitudes and practice skills that help you enjoy enduring, mutually-beneficial relationships. This will bring you into contact with people who value your presence in their lives.
ACADEMICS: Use effective academic skills and attitudes.
Seek out and apply resources and perspectives that increase your ability to succeed academically. This will help you spend less time achieving higher grades and gaining valuable knowledge.
CAREER: Match personal talents and interests with career options.
Explore who you are, what talents you have, and what jobs fits those unique qualities. This will help you build a foundation for a rewarding and satisfying career.
LIFESKILLS: Effectively manage health, money, spirit and time.
Develop attitudes and skills necessary to take full advantage of the gifts of health, money, spirit and time. This will help you priortize and organize yourself for the demands of everyday life.
SERVICE: Improve the immediate and/or long-term circumstances of those in need.
Use your gifts of time, talent and resources to better the lives of others. This will help you discover a sense of personal purpose and make a difference in the world.
The University of Northern Iowa Department of Residence is committed to diversity within our resident communities and work environments. This commitment is demonstrated by respect for individuals regardless of their ability, gender, religion, race, creed, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, color or veteran status.
Acts of intolerance are unacceptable, for they threaten each of us and the communities we share. Such incidents are detrimental to the campus environment and are inconsistent with the missions of the University, Division of Educational and Student Services and the Department of Residence.
Students and staff are encouraged to develop positive relationships and to learn about, appreciate, and value human and cultural diversity. Each member of the Department of Residence and resident communities has a responsibility, beyond mere tolerance, to respect each other.