OVERVIEW: Walsh University and the Residence Life Program

Walsh University Office of Residence Life is a featured program.

About Walsh University
Walsh University is an Ohio-based independent, coeducational Catholic liberal arts and sciences university offering undergraduate, graduate, and adult accelerated degree programs.

As a Catholic University covering 136 acres filled with 3,000 students from 15 states and 24 countries, Walsh’s ultimate mission is to develop leaders in service to others. Volunteer work is not simply encouraged; it is required as part of the University’s core curriculum.

In addition, Walsh offers:

60 undergraduate majors
7 graduate programs, including a Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Nursing Practice
4 satellite campuses, including a campus just outside of Rome, Italy
Award-winning athletics
Excellent academics
Active, vibrant campus life

Walsh Residence Life Mission
The Office of Residence Life is committed to providing a positive living, learning environment that facilitates the holistic development of our residents by serving as a bridge to interdependent living, responsible decision-making and personal growth. This will be done by providing the best possible facilities and service that will also foster student and community development and support the University’s objective of engaged learning.

We believe…

Students are the center of our educational process.
Students develop best in safe, comfortable and attractive housing.
Students should have a service-oriented staff to assist them in matters relating to University Housing.
Housing provides programs and activities that support the development of the whole person.
Staff members respect the uniqueness of each individual student.
Student leadership promotes a strong sense of community.
Established and consistently enforced parameters are in the best interest of students and their living environments.
Residential life should enable students to learn to communicate effectively, solve problems competently, think critically and act responsibly.

Our Goals for Students:

Students will understand the dynamics and needs of living in community.
Students will develop meaningful interpersonal relationships.
Students will make healthy and responsible decisions.
Students will learn to value differences in diversity and perspectives.
Students will demonstrate self-respect, respect for others, taking reasonable risks and initiatives to be active members of the community.

Building Demographics
Walsh University Residence life houses just over 1100 students within in 11 residences halls, including Casa Mennesiana, a residence hall located on our campus in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Walsh offers 7 traditional style residence halls, with communities for first year students and living learning communities, along with the University Apartments, 3 apartment style residence halls committed to supporting independent living competencies.

>>> Click here for a virtual tour of the Residence Halls

2013-2014 Walsh University Residence Life Staff

Professional Staff Structure
The Residence Life structure includes the Assistant Dean of Students, who also serves as the Chief Housing Officer, Associate Director of Residence Life who also oversees the University Apartments, two full time professionals (Coordinator of Housing Placement and Coordinator of Residential Administrative Services) that oversee a traditional freshmen/sophomore housing and upperclassmen housing, respectively, and three Graduate Hall Coordinators (First Year Experience, Living Learning Communities, and Upperclassmen Experience).

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Resident Assistants and Alternates
The Resident Assistant team is comprised of 29 paraprofessionals committed to service, leadership, and community. They work closely with university departments to ensure that they are providing a high level of customer service, programming and support for residential students. Additionally, 4 Resident Assistant alternates are selected to work with staff teams to become more engaged with Residence Life and are afforded opportunities to attend staff meetings, duty shadowing, and participate in departmental in-services.

Peacemakers and Residential Campus Minister
The Campus Ministry Peacemaker (P.M.) is an upper-class undergraduate student who lives in our freshman student residence halls to serve as positive Christian role models. They work hand in hand with the Residence Life staff to promote and live the mission of the university. The program is based from Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be children of God.” These students follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and others who boldly proclaimed and lived their commitment to Our Lord. Additionally, the Residence Life has a live in Campus Minister of Residence Life Outreach who supervises the Peacemakers and co-coordinates training and spiritual development opportunities for the Resident Assistants.