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We develop a sense of belonging, provide opportunities for personal growth, and foster a safe and supportive environment. Our team aims to make the University of Utah feel like home.</p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-27314 size-full" src="https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-scaled.jpg" alt="Housing & Residential Education Team Members" width="2560" height="1707" srcset="https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-272x182.jpg 272w, https://www.housing.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2024/08/HRE-Team-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p> <div style="text-align: center"></div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="pg-129-2" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-129-2-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-129-2-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child" data-index="2" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base" ><h3 class="widget-title">HRE Values</h3> <div class="siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget"> </div> </div></div><div id="panel-129-2-0-1" class="so-panel widget widget_uu-accordion-widget panel-last-child" data-index="3" ><div class="so-widget-uu-accordion-widget so-widget-uu-accordion-widget-default-d75171398898-129" > <div class="uu-vert-accordion-theme3-container uu-tabs-container" role="region"> <ul>  <li class="uu-accordion-item " id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852" > <button tabindex="0" type="button" name="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852" class="uu-accordion-btn" data-target="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852_content" aria-label="Toggle Staff Excellence & Professional Growth" tabindex="1" role="tab"> <span> Staff Excellence & Professional Growth</span> </button> <div tabindex="0" class="uu-accordion-content" id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852_content" role="region" aria-labelledby="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc852" > <p>We commit to continually advance our skills in order to better serve the students, the HRE team, and the greater University of Utah community. Each team member strives to evaluate current practices and their individual contributions to the team. Every supervisor should foster the growth of their staff and provide them with the tools and opportunities to grow. We encourage creative thinking, innovation, and the sharing of knowledge and experience for the advancement of new ideas. Teach when you are able to teach, and recognize that learning is an ongoing process.</p> </div> </li>   <li class="uu-accordion-item " id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856" > <button tabindex="0" type="button" name="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856" class="uu-accordion-btn" data-target="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856_content" aria-label="Toggle Integrity" tabindex="1" role="tab"> <span>Integrity</span> </button> <div tabindex="0" class="uu-accordion-content" id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856_content" role="region" aria-labelledby="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc856" > <p>We are dedicated to being truthful to students and one another. We demonstrate this by being respectful in our words and actions, by holding ourselves and others accountable. When situations or issues arise, we take timely ownership and offer solutions.</p> <p>We affirm our commitment to the HRE team by avoiding behaviors that may undermine the team or service to the students, such as gossiping or mean-spirited attacks. We apologize to one another when appropriate and recognize our roles by being self-aware and continuing to self-evaluate.</p> <p>We exude professional excellence by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information of both our staff and students.</p> </div> </li>   <li class="uu-accordion-item " id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858" > <button tabindex="0" type="button" name="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858" class="uu-accordion-btn" data-target="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858_content" aria-label="Toggle Team" tabindex="1" role="tab"> <span>Team</span> </button> <div tabindex="0" class="uu-accordion-content" id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858_content" role="region" aria-labelledby="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc858" > <p>Our team prioritizes the collective results of the department, starting first with the success of our students. Our mission is their success and it takes the effort of all HRE staff working together to accomplish this. We relish and celebrate individual and team accomplishments. Each team member takes opportunities to respect and praise co-workers and is open to accepting praise and constructive feedback. We look for opportunities to resolve conflicts and problems, to engage in proactive communication and to respond, learn, and seek solutions that will minimize the likelihood of problems in the future. Each team member undertakes the initiative to approach others to offer assistance and build trustworthy relationships.</p> </div> </li>   <li class="uu-accordion-item " id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859" > <button tabindex="0" type="button" name="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859" class="uu-accordion-btn" data-target="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859_content" aria-label="Toggle Service" tabindex="1" role="tab"> <span>Service</span> </button> <div tabindex="0" class="uu-accordion-content" id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859_content" role="region" aria-labelledby="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc859" > <p>We believe in the impact our work has on the student experience and are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for students and staff. We strive to provide our students and co-workers with prompt, ethical, high quality service. We recognize the needs of our students, tailor our resources accordingly, and prioritize them in our work. Serving the diverse community across the University of Utah is a complex task and we must balance efficiency with care for each person. We must also anticipate and plan for the future needs of our community by gathering student feedback and identifying trends within our field.</p> </div> </li>   <li class="uu-accordion-item " id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b" > <button tabindex="0" type="button" name="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b" class="uu-accordion-btn" data-target="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b_content" aria-label="Toggle Positive Attitude" tabindex="1" role="tab"> <span>Positive Attitude</span> </button> <div tabindex="0" class="uu-accordion-content" id="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b_content" role="region" aria-labelledby="uu_accordion_67dcff9abc85b" > <p>We commit to take our work seriously while not taking ourselves seriously. We encourage fun and laughter at work whenever it is appropriate and find creative ways to incorporate fun into daily activities. Each team member has the ability to decide their attitude, the energy they bring, and find the positive aspects of that moment. We give and accept feedback, both positive and constructive, and we keep positive attitude while facing adversity.</p> </div> </li>  </ul> </div>  </div></div></div></div><div id="pg-129-3" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-129-3-0" class="panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty" ></div></div><div id="pg-129-4" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-129-4-0" class="panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty" ></div></div></div> </div>  </article>  </main>  </div>   <footer id="footer">  <div id="top_footer" class="uu-top-footer"> <div class="uu-top-footer-container">  <div class="uu-footer-menu1 uu-footer-menu"> <div class="footer-menu-title">Quick Links</div><hr><ul id="menu-quick-links" class="footer-menu" rel="top"><li id="menu-item-24213" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-24213"><a href="https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/">Student Affairs</a></li> <li id="menu-item-909" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type 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