University of Delaware

Office of Residence Life

FIRST YEAR HALLS

2009-2010 Final

Introduction:

The first year student residence halls include Independence North, Rodney, Dickinson, Russell/Lane/Thompson, and Harrington complexes. These residence halls house over 3800 students in traditional residence hall facilities with exception to Independence North which utilizes a suite style (two rooms with shared bathroom).

The first year program plan places an emphasis on helping students establish a sense of belonging in the larger University community through community development, campus involvement opportunities, and exposure to campus services and units that enhance student out-of-class engagement. The residential experience allows students to explore broad citizenship themes through a variety of service and philanthropy initiatives and community discussions. Traditional first-year student needs are addressed through a variety of activities designed to orient them to the campus and assist them with adjustment needs.

With the exception of the floor and building meetings held at opening, all activities detailed in this plan are attendance-optional. Students will not face penalties, perceived or real, for failing to engage in residential activities and programs. Staff and students will be aware that no activity in the residence halls is mandatory.

Implementation:

Staff members are expected to follow the guidelines within the program plan in developing activities for students. Members of student government and individual students will be encouraged and provided with resources to contribute to community life through a variety of initiatives of their own making.

Undergraduate and graduate staff members will also serve on a variety of program-plan implementation committees and task force groups. Groups will be based on key elements of the program plan such as the personal development series, major programs, and major social events. Each of the committees will have representation from the first year complexes and a coordinating infrastructure will be developed to allow the full-first year staff to collaborate on program implementation. Each student staff committee will be coordinated and overseen by a professional Complex Coordinator who will operate under the supervision of the Associate Director of Residence Life.

The program plan articulates only a portion of the duties of a residence hall staff member related to student outreach and student assistance. Staff members perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine roles that contribute to the overall student experience.

Repeating Themes:

The majority of months include one major all-freshman program, one complex-based personal development series, social events, and one campus resource connection.

Typical monthly occurrences also include student government initiatives, floor meetings, RA conversations, and a set of floor visuals focused on campus resources, environmental sustainability, and major University programs.

Campus experts/professionals/faculty will be utilized when appropriate to offer the programs in the Personal Development Series, Major All-Freshman Programs, and Campus Resource Connections. The Personal Development Series and Campus Resource Connections may not be as self-explanatory as the other aforementioned themes and are summarized below. The full approach to social activities may not be apparent on the table document and are also explained below.

Major All-Freshman Programs: The large-scale programs are designed to provide information and to afford a variety of campus involvement opportunities. A heavy emphasis is placed on engagement and interaction in program design. The programs will primarily take on a “fair” type of atmosphere and we will work with invited participants to create simulations, demonstrations, and other means to give our students the opportunity to play an active role in their own learning. The all-freshman programs are loaded heavily in the Fall semester. This series includes a Student Safety Forum, Environmental Sustainability Activities Night, Residence Hall Day of Service, Freshman Motivational Speaker, “What Matters” activity, MLK Day of Service, Personal Decision Making, Political Involvement (emphasis on local), and Recyclemania.

Personal Development Series: Each program will be facilitated four separate times (one per complex, with Rodney/Dickinson combining). Program design will be envisioned in collaboration with the Center for International Studies (study abroad, “travel on a dime”), Academic Enrichment (tutoring emphasis), Information Technologies/PRESENT (holiday budgeting and gift-giving Wiki), Dean of Students Office and Student ACLU (rights and responsibilities), Career Services (summer internships, odd jobs), and Wellspring (sexual assault prevention). First year professional staff will engage with these units several months in advance of implementation to design the interactive session and develop promotion schemes.

Campus Resource Connections: This series has a strong resemblance to the Personal Development programs but will be delivered through a wider variety of means. In some cases, the staff will simply promote and support existing major campus programmatic initiatives such as Women’s History Month, Latino Heritage Month, etc. It is expected that first year professional staff will reach out to major program planners in order to offer promotional assistance and develop participation campaigns in the first year residence halls. In other cases, such as supporting the Center for International Studies International Education Week, we will offer both labor and program support to help the unit expand offerings that may be limited due to fiscal and staff constraints.

Social Events: These are of course, social in nature and meant to provide an entertaining outlet for students. The social events are designed to place an emphasis on student-to-student interaction and should serve as a point of connection for freshmen. For example, outdoor festivals and competitive events typically include a substantial amount of wait-time and service RSOs will be asked to set up tables to promote activities and discuss involvement options with freshmen.

August/September

	Title	Description
Programs	Personal Development Series	Collaborate with Center for International Studies to develop a CFIS facilitated Study Abroad program presentation in each FY complex.
	Student Safety Forum	A campus-wide program on “all things safety” with invited participants such as Wellspring (safe sex, sexual assault, alcohol safety), UDPD (Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) demo, property registration), IT (computer safety and protection), OSHA (fire safety and hopefully demos), and RL/Counseling Center (roommate protection/assertiveness).
	Campus Safety	Community Police Officers: Provide information about campus safety and University programs. (building-staff)
	Campus Resource Tour	RAs will offer floor tour of campus to identify key resource areas and to locate classrooms for fall term
	Individual Consumption Introduction	Students will be introduced to a competition for footprint reduction. Students will be encouraged to analyze their initial footprint via MyFootprint.org and establish reduction goals associated with the UD Carbon Footprint plan. Those who meet their goals will be entered into the contest for prize offerings. (building-staff)
Social Events	Spirit Week Events	A week of events focused on strengthening students’ connection with each other and the UD community. Events will focus on building school spirit and friendly rivalries among floor communities. Representatives from Recreational Sports will be invited to attend an event at each complex to explain how students can form their own teams and participate in intramural sports. (football game, volleyball tournament, etc.)
	Eat & Greet	An event to help residents connect with their floor community. RAs will take their residents to the dining hall for a meal during the 1^st weekend of the semester.
	1^st Night and 2^nd Day Activities	RAs will take residents to a series of activities that help them become acclimated to the campus culture and community. On day 2, RAs will offer to take floor on a campus tour to locate classes and key service areas during an available time block.
Floor Meetings	Building Meeting	HDs/CCs introduce learning opportunities for the year, present info. about residence hall policies, student code of conduct expectations, CCC recruitment, and introduce RAs. (building-staff)
	Opening Day Floor Meeting	Introduction of community members and discussions about community expectations. Facilitate community team builders to establish connections among residents. Remind residents about Alcohol EDU. (floor-RA)
	Community Meeting	All floor residents will be able to engage in activities to discuss individual goals, expectations, and visions for the floor community. The group negotiates among individual expectations to develop a mutually agreed-upon statement of community standards and a set of goals for the year. Discuss October service day. (floor-RA)
RA Conversations	Individual & Mutual Goal Setting	RAs will offer to meet with individuals and or roommates to help them discuss their visions for the community. Residents will have a chance to discuss their individual and mutual goals, as well as set the groundwork for a relationship with their RA. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	CCC Structure and Info	Visual display of CCC (residence hall government) structure and election information.
	Opening Decorations	Floor visuals to announce programs and activities and create a welcoming environment for community members.
	Latin American Heritage Month	Information about the Latin American community in the United States.
	Student Leadership Opportunities	Information about the different leadership opportunities available on campus and around the city of Newark.
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Compelling Question:	Interactive bulletin board on which residents can post their answers to the following question, “Where are you from and where do you want to go?” utilizing floor world map
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	“Have You Considered This?”	Monthly environmental sustainability tips and/or questions: “Green Living Myths”- Ch. 1 “It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth Friendly Living” Trask, C. (2006)
Complex Community Council (CCC) Initiatives	Recruitment & Training & A Constitution Day Event	Complex staff will focus on recruitment and election of students to participate in a student run governing body. These processes will duplicate democratic processes currently used in the US to select elected officials and craft constitutions. The recruitment and election process will include elements such as debates, caucuses, and training for student leaders. (building-staff)
	Student Leader Initiatives	Events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Hall and Complex Elections	The residence halls will hold their own “election day.” The first year residence hall staff will attempt to pilot a project working with the Delaware Election Commissioner to provide students the opportunity to elect their Complex Government officials in the same manner they would participate in U.S. electoral processes, while also encouraging students to register to vote. (complex-staff)
Campus Resource Connection	Student Activities Night	RAs will take their floor community to the Student Activities Night. Students will be introduced to the wealth of co-curricular opportunities available on campus. (floor-RA)
	Latino Heritage Month	Staff members will advertise campus-wide Latino Heritage Month events. (building-staff)
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. Typical issues during this time are campus familiarization, academic environment adjustment, homesickness, roommate conflicts, test anxiety, balancing social and academic responsibilities, first parties, long distance or new relationships, and establishing study habits. (all area staff) Administrative processes: Early check in, general check in, opening, fire drills, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

October

	Title	Description
Programs	Personal Development Series	Collaborate with Academic Enrichment Center to provide a program in each FY complex. Focus: Heavy emphasis on forming tutoring groups.
	Environmental Sustainability Activities Night	Collaborate with academic, environmentally themed RSOs, UD Sustainability Taskforce, academic student clubs, and other offices to develop a fair to give students a chance to involve themselves in sustainability initiatives on campus. Envisioned elements include sustainability fashion show, emerging technologies (such as VtoG), and even things such as “adjust or prevent” booths. Seek to model Activities Night with a focus on how/where to get involved in campus sustainability efforts.
	Residence Hall Day of Service	Organize a set of service activities for residence hall students.
Social Events	Freshman Field Day	1^st year students will be invited to participate in a variety of engaging activities and contests. Four major complex activities will serve to form complex teams to compete in the all-freshman event. The field day will include a secondary focus on supporting resident involvement in a variety of service activities. Service related RSOs will be invited to provide information and a philanthropy project will be incorporated. (complex-staff)
Floor Meeting	October Floor Meeting	Alcohol EDU follow up and community development activities. (floor-RA)
RA Conversations	Individual & Mutual Goal Setting (Cont.)	Students will have the opportunity to discuss the progress of their room/suite /cluster goals. RAs can provide resources to students and respond to roommate conflicts that may be surfacing. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness	Information on the individual & community impact of binge drinking.
	Citizens of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	Compelling Question:	Interactive bulletin board on which residents can post their response to the following question, “How has alcohol impacted your life at UD?”
	Sustainability Definitions	Introduce students to key environmental sustainability terms and concepts.
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month.
	“Have You Considered This?”	Conserving Energy- p.50-57 “It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth Friendly Living” Trask, C. (2006)
Campus Resource Connection	Freshman Motivational Speaker	Collaborate with UD Speaks to bring in a high profile motivational speaker for freshman students along the theme of working to accomplish goals, innovation, overcoming adversity, etc.
	National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week	Help students consider responsible alcohol decision making, RAs will advertise the entire collection of Wellspring sponsored National Alcohol Awareness Week events and bring students to Love Your Body Day. (complex-staff)
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Halloween Events	A variety of events hosted by CCC to celebrate Halloween with an emphasis on hosting Newark youth. (complex-students)
Other	Operational Processes	Student conduct conversations, keys/cards, triples assistance, room changes, fire drills, mail/packages, duty rounds, office hours (RA & HD), crisis response, etc. (all areas-all staff)

November

Programs	What Matters?	This self-reflection activity will allow students the opportunity to explore and examine a variety of things that they value (places, people, memories, goals, etc.). This exploration process, and subsequent discussion with peers, will help them explore motivations for their own and their peers’ internal decision-making processes. (building-staff)
	Personal Development Series	Host one program in each FY complex “Travel on a Dime” to present inexpensive means to experience the country and the world. Experienced student travelers, any interested faculty, and UD affiliated travel agent will be asked to present.
Social Events	Thanksgiving Dinners	Floor will have the opportunity to join for a Thanksgiving meal.
	Complex Video Game Tournaments	Residents can participate in various video game and trivia tournaments in which the proceeds will be donated to a charity of the winner’s choice.
Floor Meeting	November Floor Meeting	RAs will inform students about policies and procedures for the Thanksgiving break. RAs will facilitate a conversation about environmental impact of consumption patterns through a simulated “shopping” exercise. (floor-RA)
RA Conversations	General Follow-up	Students will be invited to discuss any transitional issues they may be having. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Winter Holidays	Information about various November/December religious holidays and traditions.
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Compelling Question: Where in the world will life take me?	Interactive bulletin board on which residents can post their answers to the following question, “What parts of the world will your life and career take you?” Floor global map to be utilized in conjunction with topic.
	Alternative Spring Break	Information about service trip opportunities during the Spring Break period.
	Military Service Recognition	In recognition of Veteran’s Day and those students who have families deployed, a bulletin board will be designed to recognize current military service members and veterans emphasizing the importance of citizenship through service to the country.
	Citizens Of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	International Media	Post (English conversion) newspaper coverage of November world events from around the globe.
	“Have You Considered This?”	Environmental sustainability tips and/or questions regarding shopping “green” (Ch. 4 & 5) “It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth Friendly Living” Trask, C. (2006)
Campus Resource Connection	CFIS	Work with Center for International Studies to promote and expand International Education Week events. Approach CFIS to provide assistance and support the International Fashion Show and cultural fair with internationally-themed RSOs.
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff) Administrative processes: room changes, fire drills, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

December

	Title	Description
Programs	End of Semester Donation Drives	Collection of clothes and non-perishable foods for donation to various charitable organizations. (building-staff)
	Personal Development Series	Winter Holiday Budgeting and Gift Giving Wiki – Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other on how to survive the holiday season on a college budget. Students will be able to share tips and tricks on gift giving within a UD Freshman-Only Wiki space.
Social Events	Study Breaks / Stress Relievers	Each building will host an event during finals week to help students take a brief break from studying. (building-staff)
Floor Meeting	End of the Semester Meeting	RAs provide information about the process and procedure for semester closing. RAs will also provide information about the open room change period. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Closing Information	Closing and room change information posted on each floor.
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Floor Top Ten Lists, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Charity Options	Interactive bulletin board on which students share their favorite charitable organizations.
	Finals Success Tips	Information about how to prepare and study for final exams.
	“Have You Considered This?”	Travel and Recreation (p88-91) “It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth Friendly Living” Trask, C. (2006)
	Sexual Health Information	Information on healthy decision-making and sexual health resources on campus.
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	Citizens of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff)

January

	Title	Description
Programs	Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service	A number of service opportunities in the residential complex and surrounding community will be available. In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action. Depending on winter enrollment and interested participants, this day may be converted into a gathering and planning day for a service activity in February. (complex-staff)
Social Events	Winter Community Connections	Events to build community for the few students that remain during winter session (building-staff)
RA Conversations	General Follow Up	RA will seek out those residents enrolled in winter session to further the sense of connection with those students. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Closing Information	Closing and room change information posted on each floor.
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Charity Options	Interactive bulletin board on which students share their favorite charitable organizations.
	Finals Success Tips	Information about how to prepare and study for final exams.
	Sustainable Vacationing	Information about eco-friendly vacation locations and tips for traveling in an environmentally friendly manner.
	Alternative Spring Break	Information about service trip opportunities during the Spring Break period.
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff)

February

		Title		Description
Programs		Freshman Year Philanthropy Kick-off		Each complex will initiate a philanthropic endeavor for the spring semester such as Relay for Life, Soap for Hope, etc. (complex-staff)
		Personal Decision Making		This program will provide students with opportunities to learn about environmental sustainability issues related to retail stores. Guest speakers and faculty members will be involved in the planning and facilitation. (complex-staff)
		Personal Development Series		Collaborate with student ACLU, Office of Judicial Affairs, and Dean of Students to present program to each FY complex on student’s rights and responsibilities.
Social Events		Welcome Back Party		A welcome back party will be held in each complex for returning first-year students. At each social event, information will be posted on walls and event supplies to inform students of the financial and environmental impact of the event and items. (complex-staff)
Floor Meeting		Spring Opening Floor Meeting		RAs will revisit the fall Community Agreements; orient new students; review policies, alcohol issues, and safety guidelines; introduce new community members; welcome students to a new semester; and introduce students to Recyclemania and Relay for Life initiatives. (floor-RA)
		Community Resource Tracking		Students will be introduced to a personal tracking inventory of their consumption patterns. Floor members will be provided the current budgets for their floor, the complex, and the Complex Community Council. They will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in conversations about how fiscally responsible they have been, and discuss their goals for the spring. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	African American Heritage Month		Information about the African American heritage month activities.
	Spring Semester Goals		Students may post their goals for the semester on the bulletin board
	Living Options: On vs. Off Campus Living		Information about on- and off- campus living options.
	Citizens of the Month		Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	“Have You Considered This?”		Recycling: Monthly sustainability tip and Recyclemania promotions.
	Student Leadership Opportunities		Provide students with information about the different leadership opportunities available on campus and in Newark.
	Bulletin Boards		Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	Celebrate Your Successes		Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	Compelling Question:		Bulletin board on which students can post their response to the following question, “How do you define Love?”
Campus Resource Connection	Career Services Series		In partnership with the Bank of America Career Services Center and the Center for Counseling and Student Development, this series is designed to inform students about available services. (complex-staff)
	Vagina Monologues		Staff will advertise the Vagina Monologues. (complex-staff)
	African American Heritage Month		Staff will advertise these campus events (complex-staff)
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives		On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Freshman Spring Semi-Formal		This event, co-sponsored by all first year Complex Community Councils, will give students the opportunity to come together on a common initiative while providing a safe social event for the campus. Student groups will convene planning committees. (complex-students, staff)
Other	Operational Processes		Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff) Administrative processes: Spring opening/check-in, room changes, fire drills, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

March

	Title	Description
Programs	Freshman Year Philanthropy (continued)	See February for description
	Personal Development Series	Topic TBA – Considering Summer Internship program with Career Services
Social Events	Roommate Challenge	Students will have the opportunity to find out how much they know about their roommate and floor mates while participating in a friendly competition. (complex-staff)
Floor Meeting	Recyclemania	RAs will provide information about closing for Spring Break, emphasizing spring break safety. Residents will also discuss the upcoming campus wide initiatives around Recyclemania. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Women's History Month	Women’s Studies Program will be requested to provide posting materials
	Mid Term Study Tips	Study tips for mid-term exams and finals.
	IT User Services: Virtual Citizen	Information about the Virtual Citizen series
	Citizens of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	“Have You Considered This?”	Monthly environmental sustainability tip and/or question
Campus Resource Connection	IT User Services: Virtual Citizen Series	In collaboration with the Office of Information Technologies, each building staff will explore what it means to be a citizen through the lens of technology. Students will have the opportunity to explore ways to become a good citizen through social networking sites, responsible computing, legal downloading and sharing practices. They will also be educated on the broad and specific consequences of their cyber actions. (complex-staff)
	Women’s History Month	Staff will advertise campus wide events (complex-staff)
CCC Initiatives:	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Resapalooza	An outdoor festival held each spring, sponsored by the Resident Student Association. Each Complex Community Council participates in the planning and execution of this event and also to provide complex specific entertainment (booth). Student groups will convene planning committees. (campus-wide-student leaders)
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff) Administrative processes: room changes, fire drills, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

April

	Title	Description
Programs	Political Involvement Beyond Elections	Representatives from multiple political parties will be invited to host a forum and inform students of avenues for political involvement outside of traditional “get out the vote” methods. Politically based RSOs and interested faculty will also be invited to assist with the program.
	Personal Development Series	Wellspring facilitated Rape Prevention program in each FY complex
	Earth Day	Events to celebrate Earth Day (building-staff)
	Freshman Year Philanthropy (continued)	See February for description
Social Events	Around the World in 80 Minutes	Students will explore different countries by visiting the different buildings within each complex. The continents that will be visited are: Africa, South America, Europe and Asia. Faculty members and RSOs will be asked to assist and participate. (complex-staff)
	Complex Idol	Students will compete in a complex-wide competition. Students will showcase a talent and a cause of the student’s choosing. (building-staff)
Floor Meeting	Floor Follow Up	RA will continue to build floor community. Floor progress in community initiatives such as Recyclemania and Relay for Life will also be discussed. (floor-RA)
RA Conversations	General Follow-Up	This conversation will serve as an opportunity for students to discuss any issues they may be facing, and the Resident Assistant will be able to help direct them to resources as necessary. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Sexual Assault Awareness Month	Information about sexual assault awareness.
	Stress Relief Tips	Tips for relieving stress during the end of year.
	Complex Idol Information	Information about the Campus Idol competition.
	Earth Day	Information about Earth Day.
	Citizens of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	“Have You Considered This?”	Monthly environmental sustainability tip and/or question.
Campus Resource Connection	Sexual Assault Awareness Month	Staff will advertise campus events (complex-staff)
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Resapalooza (continued)	An outdoor festival held each spring, sponsored by the Residence Student Association. Each Complex Community Council participates in the planning and execution of this event and also to provide complex specific entertainment (booth).
	Freshman Semi-Formal	A campus-wide freshman semi-formal dance. (campus-student leaders)
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff) Administrative processes: room changes, fire drills, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

May

	Title	Description
Programs	Trading Stuff	Students can bring their unwanted items at the end of the year to trade with one another. (building-staff)
	Personal Development Series	Topic TBA – Considering “Odd Jobs for the Summer as Resume Boosts” with Career Services
	Freshman Year Philanthropy (continued)	See February for description
Social Events	End of Year Social Events	A series of social events to commemorate the end of the academic year. (building-staff)
	Celebrate Your Successes Party	A party to celebrate students’ academic achievements. (floor-RA)
	Awards Reception	RL Student Leadership Awards and other honors will be distributed to students who make significant contributions to the Residence Hall and University of Delaware community. (campus-RL Associate Director)
Floor Meeting	Closing and Closure	RAs plan community activities that provide closure and provide information about the spring closing process. (floor-RA)
Floor Visuals	Asian/ Pacific Islander History Month	Information about the Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
	Closing Information	Information about closing procedures
	Floor Memories & Pictures	Interactive bulletin board on which community members can share their favorite memories of the community and post their pictures.
	Citizens of the Month	Monthly recognition of residents who make positive contributions to the community.
	Celebrate Your Successes	Ongoing floor visual: Students can post representations of their achievement of an academic goal for the month (RAs have certificate template).
	Bulletin Boards	Study Tips, Goal Setting, Movie Quotes, Famous RAs, Alternatives to Drinking, On-Campus Jobs, Homesickness, Freshman Year Tips, Recycling, Community Service Opportunities, Room Decorating Ideas, Alcohol Awareness, Floor Goals, Floor Facts
	“Have You Considered This?”	Monthly environmental sustainability tip and/or question.
Campus Resource Connection	Relay for Life	Support this campus-wide event through floor/building teams and fundraising.
	Asian/ Pacific Islander History Month	Staff will advertise campus-wide Asian Pacific Islander Month events. (complex-staff)
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	On-going events initiated, planned, and organized by CCC student leaders. (complex-students)
	Closing Budgets	Each CCC will audit their own budgets and converse about how well they managed the students’ resources during the course of the year. Each CCC will put forth a “Fiscal Recommendation Plan” for the following year’s government.
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. (all areas-all staff); Operational Processes Administrative processes: room check-out, mail/packages, keys, duty rounds, office hours, etc.

ADDENDUM – Approved by the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee, 9/24/09

Proposed By: Daniel Gerber, Resident Assistant, Independence North Complex, for George Read Hall residents only

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the program is to help establish out of the classroom learning experiences for students. One of the main goals is to allow students to connect and engage with faculty members in an extremely informal non-lecture style forum.

Program Description: The program will serve as way for students and faculty to have conversations in a relaxed environment, such as residence hall lounge. The program will feature various topics as described below.

Faculty Facilitator	Program	Description
Jim Magee	Constitution Day	This program will be geared for Complex Community Council leaders. It will help them understand the importance of writing a constitution for the community council and introduce them to broader issues related to constitutions.
TBA	Leadership and Campus Involvement	This topic will encourage students to examine their future leadership roles in the campus community. It will also encourage students to take to leadership roles within their community and make a lasting impact on the campus.
TBA	Making Connections: How to Work a Room	This program will help students learn how to sell themselves to people and make a lasting first impression.
TBA	Community Service: Making a Difference	Many students took part in community service while they were in high school. The goal of this program will be to encourage students to get involved in community service around campus and continue to improve the community in which they live in.
TBA	Movie and Talk	A short interesting film will be shown followed by an informal conversation.
TBA	The World of Sports	The event will examine the impact that sports have had on college campuses as well provide a forum for students to talk about current sports events with a faculty member.
TBA	My Global Impact (carbon footprint)	In conjunction with Earth Week students will look at different ways they can change their habits to reduce their carbon footprint.