THE COLLEGE HOUSES

THE COLLEGE HOUSES TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCIVE TO FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION, WHERE SELF-DISCOVERY AND EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS VALUE SYSTEMS, ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND EXPERIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT AND FOOD OPERATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH; OPERATE BY THE COOPERATIVE METHOD OF ORGANIZATION; APPLYING DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES TO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND REAPING THE BENEFITS OF SELF-CONTROL, SHARED COST, AND RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS; MAINTAIN SOUND PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURES TO PERPETUATE THE ORGANIZATION; PROVIDE HOUSING TO STUDENTS; SHARE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGING THE HOUSING BETWEEN MEMBERS AND STAFF.