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The Campus and Collegiate Life Services division oversees a wide array of functions critical to student life at the University of Otago. These include the management of collegiate communities such as Arana College, Aquinas College, Carrington College, Caroline Freeman College, and Te Rangihīroa College, as well as campus development, catering services, sustainability efforts, Uniprint operations, and general student support services. The 2023 annual report highlights a successful year marked by the return of international students, enhanced student engagement in academic and social activities, inter-college competitions, and infrastructural improvements like the refurbishment of Arana College and the opening of new facilities. Colleges under CACLS demonstrate strong academic performance, with examples such as over 25% of residents at Caroline Freeman College achieving an A grade point average. Staff members contribute to environments that balance rigorous study with community building, supporting residents pursuing diverse programs including Health Sciences, Law, Politics, Arts, Sciences, and Medicine.