Parents

Part of what makes Whitworth University unique is its dedication to educating both mind and heart. As residence life professionals, we are here to help your child learn inside and outside the classroom. There are many opportunities to enhance your student's Whitworth education, whether through Prime Time activities in the residence halls, through learning how to live in a community or through learning to deal with conflict. Please encourage your student to take responsibility for resolving his/her problems using our staff as a resource. We believe that students who learn to deal with problems on their own become more confident individuals who are better able to face challenges that come with emerging adulthood.

Each of our living areas is overseen by an area coordinator (AC). These staff members are full-time professional employees and they live on campus alongside students. They, and the student resident assistants (RAs), are trained in student development, in ways to build a strong community, including students, listening, connecting students to resources, and in conflict mediation. Other student leaders include campus ministry coordinators (CMCs) and residence hall senators. To learn more about these positions, click here.

You may notice some differences in your student as he/she negotiates the transition to college. To find out more about what your son or daughter is experiencing at Whitworth University, consider attending the parent programs during Orientation Weekend and/or Parents' Weekend (which usually takes place in October).