Named after one of the universities' founders, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRHH) is home to the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) which focuses on developing exceptional leaders in the fields of education, leadership, therapy and counseling. MRH is an 80,000-square-foot building located on the northwestern corner of the USD campus with state-of-the-art facilities and classroom technologies that help faculty and students learn, teach and innovate in their chosen fields.
SOLES Spaces
Warren Auditorium
The Warren Auditorium seats up to 188 attendees and is fully equipped with SMART technologies, video conferencing and video recording capabilities.
Walk-in computer lab
The lab is equipped with an instructor podium and a dual boot MAC computer. Software on each computer includes: Microsoft Office, Real Player, Firefox and Chrome. The MAC side also includes: iWork, iLife, Adobe Creative Suite CS5 and Flip4mac, while the windows side also includes: Spss 18, ArcGis 9, Safari and iTunes. The lab is equipped with 24 stations and dedicated to walk-in services.
Observation/recording rooms
Observation/recording rooms for clinical work where students are able to observe and witness first-hand private interview sessions. Observing through one-way glass or recording the interview session students can analyze the session with peers or later in a classroom setting.
Large classrooms
Each large classroom features level-three equipment with the exception of the Hannon methods classroom, which is a level-four classroom with video conferencing.
Seminar rooms
The smaller seminar rooms provide intimate settings for interactions between students, faculty and technology. Each seminar room features level-two equipment.
SOLES Student Lounge
The student lounge is a cozy and versatile space designed for students to connect, study, and unwind. With comfortable seating, ample tables for group work or solo study sessions, and plenty of natural light, it’s an ideal spot to recharge between classes. The lounge is fully equipped with microwaves for heating up meals, a full-sized refrigerator to store snacks and drinks, and a coffee station to fuel those long study hours.
Hannon Methods classroom
Hannon Methods Classroom was designed to focus on mastering the content of the course and applying curriculum to particular contexts for teaching specific disciplines. The room accommodates up to 28 people.
Living room
There are two open spaces that we call "living rooms" where students can either gather to study, work on projects or simply socialize. Wireless routers are conveniently located so that students can easily access the Internet.
Executive classroom
The executive training classroom features 60 executive-style chairs, web access, video conferencing, SMART technologies and an interactive console.
Hilton Loggia
Capacity: 85 (reception)
Square feet: 1,077
Bishop Buddy Sala
Capacity: 115 (reception), 70 (sit-down)
Square feet: 1,400
West Plaza (south side)
Capacity: 200 (reception), 100 (sit-down)
Square feet: 3,000
Inner Courtyard
Capacity: 123 (reception), 75 (sit-down)
Square feet: 1,690
Parkman Plaza
Capacity: 165 (reception), 100 (sit-down)
Square feet: 2,000
Bert's Bistro
Featuring the dynamic and zesty cuisine of Latin America, including maize-based dishes; arepas, empanadas, pupusas, tamales, tortillas, alongside birria, frango, chivito, choripan, with various salsas and condiments.
Reserve a Space
In addition to classrooms, lecture halls and auditoriums, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall has meeting venues that are available on a rental basis. Book your event and reserve a space online.