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Residential Facilities, we pride ourselves on our expert team of certified professionals who meticulously oversee every detail to ensure the optimal living environment for our Terp students. Our in-house capabilities encompass planning, design, construction, maintenance, housekeeping, pest control, building access, customer service, and administrative support.</p><p>We are a diverse, multigenerational team that prioritizes people. By caring deeply for our staff and students, we foster inclusive communities where everyone can thrive together!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_divider"> <div> <hr class="divider spacing-large rule-none" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1762"> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_card_group"> <div class="card-group-bg card-group-bg-default" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1747"> <div class="card-group"> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1743"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Meet Our Team </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Get to know our leadership team and view our organizational chart</p></div> <a href="/about-us/our-team" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> About Our Team </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1744"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Our Units Overview</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Explore detailed information about our five key units and meet the dedicated staff who keep our department running smoothly</p></div> <a href="/about-us/our-units" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> About Our Units </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1746"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Join Our Team</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Discover employment opportunities within our team, including roles focused on student engagement</p></div> <a href="/about-us/join-our-team" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Join Our Team </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1767"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Identifying Our Staff</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Learn to identify our staff by their ID cards or uniforms</p></div> <a href="/about-us/how-identify-our-staff" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> How to Identify Our Staff </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1768"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Annual Report</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Review our strategic goals, accomplishments, and more</p></div> <a href="https://issuu.com/resfac/docs/2023_annual_report" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Our 2023 Annual Report </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1774"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Contact Us</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Contact us via phone or email, and leave feedback through our form</p></div> <a href="/about-us/contact-us" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Contact Us </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="site-footer" aria-label="Main"> <div class="site-footer-main"> <div 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