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Residential Fellowship Model

methodology: residential_fellowship_model

By integrating housing, social fellowship, and structured programming into a shared living environment, students experience enhanced personal development and belonging, because immersive, community-centered experiences foster accountability, peer mentorship, and sustained engagement. This strategy leverages the residential experience as a holistic development platform, going beyond physical housing to embed intentional community practices that support social, emotional, and academic growth. Unlike standalone support services or curricular innovations, the Residential Fellowship Model unifies living, learning, and social bonding into a single ecosystem—particularly prevalent in fraternities, sororities, and residential colleges—to cultivate identity, continuity, and long-term institutional connection.

39
orgs running it
128
activities of those orgs
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activity groups touched
who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 39

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what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Conducting accessibility improvements for organizational infrastructure EHS I INC
    capacity building
    Engaged an external firm, Allyant, to conduct a website accessibility audit aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards to improve digital access for users.
  • Enhancing resident quality of life through cultural access and affordability programs EHS I INC
    direct service
    Provides discounted access to cultural and recreational events in New York City and distributes AMC movie vouchers to improve affordability and enrich the residential experience for students and interns.
  • Facilitating community building and social engagement for residents EHS I INC
    direct service
    Organizes regular social and community-building events both within residences and across New York City, including monthly free and low-cost activities, and maintains communal spaces such as lounges, kitchens, study rooms, screening rooms, fitness centers, and private backyards to support resident interaction and quality of life.
  • Operating year-round and summer-only student and intern housing in multiple New York City neighborhoods EHS I INC
    direct service
    Provides safe and affordable furnished housing for college students and interns in New York City, operating year-round at locations including 55 John Street (Financial District), St. George Towers (Brooklyn Heights), Hudson Yards, and Midtown West, and offering summer-only housing at Marymount (Midtown East) and 301 First Avenue (East Village), with move-in dates typically from May 30 to August 7 annually.
  • Providing community support and resident life services for student and intern residents EHS I INC
    direct service
    Offers 24/7 support from Student Life staff, live-in professional staff, and resident advisors; provides 24-hour security desks and surveillance; and delivers move-in assistance and emergency on-call services to ensure resident safety and well-being across housing locations.
  • Provides housing and fellowship for fraternity members CHI PSI FRATERNITY ALPHA PSI CHAPTER
    direct service
    Offers housing accommodations and fosters fellowship opportunities for members of the CHI PSI FRATERNITY ALPHA PSI CHAPTER, supporting their residential and communal needs during college attendance.
  • Operates recreational and dining facilities for undergraduate members Saint Anthony Hall Inc
    direct service
    Provides recreational and dining facilities specifically for undergraduate members of Saint Anthony Hall Inc. This includes ongoing operation and maintenance of physical spaces intended for member use.
  • Award endowed scholarships and programmatic grants HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    grantmaking
    Funds over 20 endowed class scholarships totaling more than $2.7 million since 2011, and awards grants through programmatic endowments such as the Peter and Karin Lee Science Equipment Fund, Music Ministry Travel Fund, and Staff Development Fund.
  • Deliver Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences education HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds, grounded in a Christian faith perspective. Enrolls 945 undergraduate and 42 graduate students as of Fall 2025.
  • Deliver academic programs in Biology and Global Studies HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Offers academic programs in Biology and Global Studies designed to develop well-rounded, globally aware students grounded in Christian faith and values.
  • Establish endowed academic and administrative leadership positions HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    grantmaking
    Funds endowed leadership roles including the Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education & Behavioral Sciences and supports athletics through endowed funds such as the Kristopher W. Clester Intramural and Club Sports Fund.
  • Host multi-denominational Christian faith community HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Hosts a faith community representing 32 Christian denominations, offering weekly spiritual development activities and fostering a diverse Christian environment.
  • Operate NCAA Division III and intramural athletic programs HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Operates 15 NCAA Division III sports teams serving approximately one-third of the student body, hosts scrimmages and all-athlete meetings, and supports intramural and club sports. Also established endowment funds for all intercollegiate sports teams and intramural programs.
  • Operate auxiliary student services HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Manages auxiliary enterprises including student housing, dining services, and a campus store to support student social and emotional development.
  • Operate undergraduate equestrian studies and Summer Equestrian Camp HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Offers academic programs in equine studies and operates a Summer Equestrian Camp, providing students with hands-on experience in horsemanship, riding instruction, and equestrian program management. Programs have consistently reached full enrollment.
  • Provide student life and leadership development programming HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Offers student life programming including approximately 35 student clubs, leadership development opportunities, weekly spiritual development activities, and outdoor recreation events such as morning hikes and outdoor movies on the Quad.
  • Provide wrap-around student support services HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
    direct service
    Offers comprehensive student support including mental and physical wellbeing care, academic support, internship placement, career services, and post-graduation career advising for alumni.
  • Faculty Leadership and Academic Appointments BARNARD COLLEGE
    capacity building
    Appoints faculty members to named chairs and professorships, supporting academic excellence and institutional capacity.