About Us
Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s largest HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges
and Universities), possesses an impressive array of undergraduate and graduate programs,
a diverse faculty, 120-plus student organizations, and an alumni network comprised
of educators,entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are
change agents on the local, national and international stage. Nestled upon a sprawling
150-acre campus, Texas Southern University has served as a cornerstone for developing
the greatestpotential in leaders from various socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds.
Texas Southern is located in the heart of the city, in Houston’s historic Third Ward,
giving its students and faculty easy access to the Museum District, neighboring educational
institutions (Houston Community College, the University of Houston, Rice University,
and the Universityof St. Thomas), the Texas Medical Center, City Hall, downtown Houston, and all of
the city’s major freeways.
Texas Southern University’s Department of Residential Life & Housing maintains an
impressive community portfolio consisting of 2 Residence Halls (dorms,) 3 Apartment
Style living communities along with a luxurious style apartment community and condo
community for upperclassmen and graduate students.
Mission Statement
The Office or Residential Life and Housing aims to support the learning experience
of each student by creating a safe, supporting learning environment for academics
as expressed in the TSU motto “excellence in achievement.” This will be accomplished
through the efforts of professional staff and student leaders by providing safe, clean,
well-maintained residence halls/apartment communities and various educational programming
opportunities for students’ growth and development.
Goals
1. Administer a comprehensive Residential Life Programs with the focus on the
individual student. 2. Provide residential students with a quality living environment. 3. Provide diverse opportunities. 4. Provide need-based educational programs. 5. Provide interaction opportunities for faculty student leaders, and resident students that foster relationships which promote teacher/student understanding. 6. Administer the financial operation of the residence halls/apartment communities with the goals of price sensitivity and financial self sufficiency. 7. Improve departmental effectiveness in meeting stated goals and objectives through the periodic evaluation of programs and services. |
