The University of Dayton is known for its strong sense of community, which permeates its environment. This community does not happen by accident. The 3-7-12 document — UD’s Catholic and Marianist Philosophy of Community Living — lays the foundation for this environment. Understanding and integrating the 3 principles and 7 habits into your life — and regularly asking yourself the 12 questions — is essential to the educational experience UD offers every student.
3 Principles
- Community Living is an Essential Learning Experience
- The Dignity of Every Person
- The Common Good
7 Habits
- Take responsibility for integrating your own learning and living at UD.
- Be honest, truthful and live with integrity.
- Treat yourself with respect.
- Treat others with respect.
- Take responsibility for self and community.
- Develop your faith life.
- Practice servant leadership.
12 Questions
- Does my behavior show that I respect myself?
- Does my behavior show that I respect others?
- How do my behavior and choices affect the people around me?
- Am I willing to be part of a faith tradition that is larger and wiser than me?
- Are my personal decisions (e.g. about alcohol, sex, drugs, honesty) consistent with that faith tradition?
- How are my choices helping me to become the kind of person I want to be?
- What wisdom does my faith bring to my academic life and career path?
- What is the common good here? How will I contribute to it?
- Who are the weakest and most vulnerable in our community? How do I serve them?
- Can I respond to conflict in a way that promotes respect, dialogue and mutual understanding?
- How willing am I to learn from someone who is different from me?
- In what ways am I willing to accept support and challenge from others at UD?
