The Office of Residential Life (ORL) helps support ECLA’s philosophy of student life that regards residential life as an essential part of the educational experience. It is made up of the Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) and students (Residential  Assistants) who represent their fellow students and help the RLC. All live on the ECLA campus. The two main areas covered by the ORL are community life, and the organization of extracurricular programmes. 

The  RLC is the first contact point for all matters relating to student residential life. The RLC is familiar with ECLA resources and has a budget to initiate and help support student projects for ECLA’s on-campus community. Students who would like to organize a residential life programme supported by the ORL should approach the RLC. Programme proposals are evaluated and approved on the basis of their potential contribution to at least one of the following four areas:

·        their relevance to integrating Berlin’s resources in the life of the college
·        their potential to enhance learning
·        their potential to build on and benefit from the diversity of national and academic backgrounds represented by the ECLA community;
·        their potential to strengthen the community and contribute to the available health and fitness options.

Events organized by the ORL typically include late-night talks, international dinners, sport activities, and excursions. The ORL is supported by the Residential Life Committee which is made up of the Deans, one faculty member, and the RLC.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR
STUDENT PROJECTS