University Housing

UNIVERSITY HOUSING

University Housing aims to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, social, and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We made gold medal strides this year, including:

• A record of 5,504 fall term 2022 residents (a 13 percent increase from the previous fall’s record). A championship effort was made to prepare for, welcome, and support the record freshman class and residence hall students. • Fall 2022 marked the largest and, by all accounts, most successful residence hall move-in (Unpack the Quack) with faculty, staff, student, and community members welcoming our newest Ducks. • For the largest residence hall move-out in UO history in spring 2022, University Housing and the Office of Sustainability partnered with local organizations to provide several tons of donations for the community. • More than 1.7 million meals were served by University Housing, featuring delicious new menu items like al taglio pizza, hot chicken sandwiches, fresh-squeezed orange juice, tortillas made from scratch, and much more. • More than $5.6 million was paid to support student employees and leaders. • Our staff provided excellent maintenance and custodial services on nearly 2 million square feet of University Housing facilities, with staff completing more than 10,000 work requests.

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During the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, University Housing hosted 3,400 athletes, officials, media, and staff from all over the world in the residence halls and residential dining venues, creating a dynamic Athletes Village. This is the first time the world championships have been held in the United States, and the first time it was hosted on a university campus.

IDENTITY-BASED ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

Academic Residential Communities (ARCs) that connect students with shared identities and curricular interests are powerful examples of highimpact practices in the residence halls. In fall 2021, we launched the Women in Science and Math ARC in DeNorval Unthank Jr. Hall and continued to explore means for increasing participation in other identitybased ARCs.

RA ENRICHMENT FUND

This past year we launched a new scholarship program for resident assistants (RAs) interested in participating in an enrichment experience (such as a conference, workshop, study abroad, training, etc.). The RA Enrichment Fund was created through the generosity of an RA alum who is passionate about residence life and leadership. Four RAs received awards of up to $5,000 to study abroad over the summer. These RAs will also be sharing their experience with their peers during the winter 2023 training session.

In fall 2020, University Housing partnered with Undergraduate Education and Student Success’s Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center (TAEC) to create an outstanding space in the Living Learning Center residence hall that offers tutoring in math and writing, peer academic coaching, study groups, and TAEC courses. The hub offers weekend and evening times for student convenience.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS CENTER IN GLOBAL SCHOLARS HALL

In fall 2022, University Housing and the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships partnered to open the Financial Wellness Center, funded through a generous gift, in Global Scholars Hall, providing a new space in the heart of the residential center of campus. The Financial Wellness Center helps students gain the confidence and knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions during and after college and helps students get a head start on their future.

RESIDENCE HALL MODEL SHOWROOMS

Beginning fall 2021, University Housing, Student Orientation Programs, and SSEM Strategic Communications and Marketing collaborated to outfit three residence hall model showrooms and a virtual reality experience in the Student Welcome Center. These spaces showcase the residential options for prospective and incoming students throughout the year and during IntroDUCKtion.