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Texas A&M International
University
Welcome to the
Department of Housing and
Residence Life!
Residential Learning
Community
•Attractive
•Private Rooms
Strengths
Good Location to Classes
Strengths
Student Development & Community Building
Strengths
Many free amenities – Internet– Cable television– Pool – Fitness Center– Basketball court– Volleyball courts– Computer Lab
Fitness Center
Computer Lab
Basketball Court
Volleyball Courts
Pool
Pool
Spacious Rooms
Strengths
Residence hall research shows that the difference between off-campus vs. on-campus grade point averages is greatest during the first two years.
Strengths
Synthesis of 20 years of empirical research revealed
seven areas in which residence halls had a significant influence
on students
Strengths
1. Retention– Students who live on campus…
• are more likely to graduate from college
• more likely to have greater expectations for academic achievement
• more likely to remain in college and graduate
Strengths
2. Participation in Extracurricular Activities
– The hall environment allows students to become involved in more campus activities.
– Students learn to work in small groups, manage budgets, express ideas, and manage others.
Strengths
3. Perception of Campus Social Climate– More positive perception of campus social
climate– Generally more satisfied with college
experience– Residential students feel campus
environment is more…• comfortable• academic• supportive• enjoyable
Strengths
4. Personal Growth and Development– Residential students mature more
quickly because they are forced to meet more challenges.
– Must assume more responsibility because away from home.
Strengths
5. Interpersonal Relationships– Strong friendships are built– Interpersonal relationships are
strong– Forced to develop greater tolerance
for different cultures and lifestyles– Helps break down cultural
stereotypes
Strengths
6. Faculty Interaction– Faculty invited to residence halls– Residence halls located on
campus making it easier for students to mingle informally with faculty
– Opportunities for mentoring relationships from faculty or staff
Strengths
7. Satisfaction with the college– Residential students are more apt
to be aware of activities that take place on campus.
– Residential students are retained in higher numbers and graduate sooner than commuters.
Opportunities
• Option of 12 month Housing• Option of Flexible Payment Plan
Opportunities
Provide connections and assistance for students in
both RLC and Village from live-in faculty
Opportunities
Close to Athletic Fields
Campus Dining
FUN!!
FUN!!
Join Us!
Questions
Contact us at:Office of Housing and Residence LifeTexas A&M International University
5281 University BoulevardLaredo, TX 78041(956) 326-1300
http://housing.tamiu.eduE-mail: [email protected]