Recognizing that each student has unique needs and goals, Residential Life & Dining Services is committed to enriching the student experience beyond the classroom through a holistic approach that emphasizes self-authorship, growth through critical thinking, and engagement with an inclusive community. Students who actively participate will have a strong foundation for success as community members of Plymouth State University and on the path that takes them further.
Commitment to the Habits of Mind Experience (HoME)
Residential Life & Dining Services, through the focus of the Educational Priority, has adopted the general education Habits of Mind as overarching Residential Learning Goals. In order to best develop students through these Habits of Mind, the following definitions have been developed through the lens of living on campus.
- Purposeful Communication is the understanding and sharing of ideas, information, and experiences.
- Problem Solving requires the ability to think creatively, adapt, and extend one’s thinking to develop effective solutions.
- Integrative Perspective is the ability to distinguish the identities you and others hold to bring together experiences, ideas, and beliefs. It discourages the singular viewpoint.
- Self-Regulated Learning encourages students to intentionally take ownership of their own learning & and experiences by setting goals & self-reflecting to navigate obstacles.
