STATEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY
VALUES
The development
of the whole individual is our priority within the foundation of
our residence hall program. The goal of each of the halls, in
addition to providing a place to sleep, is to supplement learning
and provide a variety of educational, social and recreational
activities. Residence halls are living/learning centers for today's
students.
Becoming a
member of the St. John’s residential community involves students in
the special opportunity to live, learn and grow together. This
necessitates the creation of set expectations and community
standards in order to develop a respectful, thoughtful and
educational environment. Our community is a place where a
developed sense of integrity and the ability to make good decisions
is highly esteemed. It is a place where we celebrate diversity and
expressly repudiate discrimination. Also, we are
interdependent for the fulfillment of certain needs, and therefore,
living in the St. John’s residential community asks each of us to
adopt an active understanding of the Residence Hall Policies.
The policies are
designed to create an optimal environment for every member of the
community. The policies establish clear and consistent behavioral
expectations. Infractions of the policies will be documented and
adjudicated in order to preserve and protect the integrity of our
community.
The community
values set forth are reflective of the Vincentian mission of the
University. St. John’s University strives to promote
justice, instill personal and moral values and create a healthy
learning environment. In the event that a student is found
responsible for violating a section or sections of the Residence
Hall Policies, a sanction may be assigned. Sanctions imposed
through the judicial process are intended to facilitate the
aforementioned goals. The judicial process is an essential part of
the educational setting, as it stresses personal accountability and
respect for others.
The Office of
Residence Life at St. John’s University is committed to the safety
and well-being of all community members. We strive to create an
environment that is free of acts of violence, harassment, and
infringement of rights of privacy and property. The Office of
Residence Life is one of many service offices in the University
community that assists students. As a staff, we will support
students by identifying resources which, based on personal
needs, will further support them.
Students come from a wide variety of geographical
locations and cultural backgrounds in our residence
halls. Experiences with students will enhance
one's learning while exposing them to different perspectives,
stressing tolerance and acceptance, respect for others, and
regard for the standards of good citizenship.
The Director, Associate Directors, Residence Directors
and the Office Support Staff are responsible for
coordinating the residence hall staff of 56 Resident Assistants and
administering the entire residence hall program which includes, but
is not limited to, assigning rooms, helping students with
interpersonal conflicts and training staff. The Office of
Residence Life is located in the lower level of Donovan Hall.
During the academic year, office hours are Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The
telephone number is (718) 990-2417.
Please click this link to review the Policies and
Procedures.