1. Texas A&M International University Welcome to the Department of Housing and Residence Life!

2. Residential Learning Community Attractive Private Rooms

3. Strengths Good Location to Classes

4. Strengths Student Development & Community Building

5. Strengths Many free amenities –Internet –Cable television –Pool –Fitness Center –Basketball court –Volleyball courts –Computer Lab

6. Fitness Center

7. Computer Lab

8. Basketball Court

9. Volleyball Courts

10. Pool

12. Spacious Rooms

13. Strengths Residence hall research shows that the difference between off-campus vs. on-campus grade point averages is greatest during the first two years.

14. Strengths Synthesis of 20 years of empirical research revealed seven areas in which residence halls had a significant influence on students

15. Strengths 1. Retention –Students who live on campus… are more likely to graduate from college more likely to have greater expectations for academic achievement more likely to remain in college and graduate

16. Strengths 2. Participation in Extracurricular Activities –The hall environment allows students to become involved in more campus activities. –Students learn to work in small groups, manage budgets, express ideas, and manage others.

17. Strengths 3. Perception of Campus Social Climate –More positive perception of campus social climate –Generally more satisfied with college experience –Residential students feel campus environment is more… comfortable academic supportive enjoyable

18. Strengths 4. Personal Growth and Development –Residential students mature more quickly because they are forced to meet more challenges. –Must assume more responsibility because away from home.

19. Strengths 5. Interpersonal Relationships –Strong friendships are built –Interpersonal relationships are strong –Forced to develop greater tolerance for different cultures and lifestyles –Helps break down cultural stereotypes

20. Strengths 6. Faculty Interaction –Faculty invited to residence halls –Residence halls located on campus making it easier for students to mingle informally with faculty –Opportunities for mentoring relationships from faculty or staff

21. Strengths 7. Satisfaction with the college –Residential students are more apt to be aware of activities that take place on campus. –Residential students are retained in higher numbers and graduate sooner than commuters.

22. Opportunities Option of 12 month Housing Option of Flexible Payment Plan

23. Opportunities Provide connections and assistance for students in both RLC and Village from live-in faculty

24. Opportunities Close to Athletic Fields

25. Campus Dining

26. FUN!!

28. Join Us!

29. Questions Contact us at: Office of Housing and Residence Life Texas A&M International University 5281 University Boulevard Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 326-1300 http://housing.tamiu.edu E-mail: housing@tamiu.edu