Taylor Center Houses

Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion
Programs, Initiatives and Services
Taylor Center Houses

The purpose of the Taylor Houses is to create intentional living/learning environments where students engage in dialogues and plan events around issues that support and celebrate different cultures and identities.

The Houses are located in the townhouses section of the Olaf Avenue Project, each 10-people house has a double occupancy for new residents.

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AY2023-2024 New Residents Applications are closed.

The purpose of the Gender & Sexuality House is to create a dedicated learning/living environment for LGBTQ+ students on campus. The house will serve as a “hub” for social programming to build community among LGBTQ+ and allied individuals as well as provide social and educational opportunities for the campus to engage in conversation on topics and issues related to the LGBTQ+ community.

Advisor: Damian Waite (waite1@stolaf.edu)

The Marlys Boone House is a service coalition that advocates for Black-identifying people on and off-campus by fostering community, advocating for action, creating safe spaces, and engaging in community work with and for Black-identifying people on campus.

For more information about the House and how to apply, Contact the House Advisor: Martin Olague ( olegue1@ stolaf.edu)

Participation:

Attend orientation meetings on April and May.
Prepare the House program proposal with monthly projects and submit to the House Advisor.
Perform the activities of the resident role assigned. See Residents Roles
Participate in recruitment and informational opportunities when appropriate. (Parents Weekend, Student Organizations Fair, etc.)

Teamwork:

Have and attend House meetings.
Each House resident must show equal commitment for accomplishing each project goals and help others in the planning and execution of the House mission and events.

Communication:

Provide information to the House advisor concerning number of participants, monthly programs, program finances and project concerns.

Responsibility and Accountability:

Comply with St. Olaf financial and Residential life procedures,
Complete event reports and program assessment.
Implement the House Programming.
Abide by St. Olaf Policies as stated in the Student Handbook section of The Book.
Participate in the House evaluation process.
Be a responsible neighbor.
Leave the House in a condition equal or better than it was when you arrived.