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FedEx Programming

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The idea for FedEx programming comes from Daniel Pink’s book “Drive” which highlights new ways to think about motivation. Learn about this concept as it applies to programming and relationship building…

OVERVIEW: Loyola University New Orleans and the Department of Residential Life

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The Department of Residential Life at Loyola University New Orleans serves just over 1300 resident students in four residential facilities for a population of 4500 total enrolled (including grad, law and continuing ed) with 2850 undergrads. As a Catholic, Jesuit, private, Liberal Arts University, our mission is to educate the whole person and to prepare them for life after Loyola. Our values are rooted in Ignatian (St. Ignatius) spirituality including Compassion, Excellence, Dignity, Wholeness, and Inclusiveness.

Expressing S’More Values

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What to do: We opened the program with a small video on values. The video was about 5 minutes long and talked about the basics of personal values and how they shape our personal identity. We then gave each attendee 5 slips of paper (You can give more if attendance is lacking) and asked them [READ MORE]

The Edible School Yard Program

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A community partnership that facilitates service and intellectual contemplation on social justice, sustainability and food security.

IggyTalks

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Iggy Talks is based after Ted Talks, the global conference that brings together brilliant minds to discuss world issues, ideas and discoveries. It is an opportunity for students to begin talking to students about issues and experiences larger than ourselves, experiences meant to uplift us and motivate us.

“First Fridays”

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Residential Life at Loyola is consistently looking for student feedback and finding ways to improve our services, facilities, and relationships with our residents.

The Facilities Intern: Providing a Better Quality Facilities Experience for Students

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The facilities internship position was created to provide students with a better quality facilities experience. Often times, students were unsure if their work orders were received and being addressed. Also, students would not report facilities concerns because they would just “live with it.” In line with Residential Life interest in providing a positive environment for each of our students, the facilities interns were positioned to improve the student experience.

A Standardized Approach to Customer Service

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Loyola University New Orleans recently developed a standardized approach to customer service. We are excited to have the opportunity to train all of our staff members on our mission and commitment to excellent customer service for all of our students and guests.

Finger Painting De-Stress Night

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Bring lots of paper and washable paint that people can use with their hands. A large roll of paper that can be cut into larger pieces works, but computer paper works as well. Residents can come and paint whatever they want to take a break from homework and studying for finals. Laying down tarps is [READ MORE]

Pop the Stress Away

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This program works well during finals week as a de-stresser. Have residents write what they are stressed about with Sharpies on balloons. Then have push pins or pens and have residents pop the balloons. Resident can also stomp on the balloons if they want to. Tips: **Make sure non-latex balloons are used in case of [READ MORE]

Holiday Door Decorating Contest

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Have residents compete for the best door decorations. Then have section residents vote to decide who wins the competition. The residents who win the competition pick the next set of door tags to be made and displayed for the following month. This program is a great way to put people in the holiday spirit and [READ MORE]

FEATURED: Union College and the Office of Residential Life

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Union College and the Office of Residential Life is a featured program. Overview: Union College and the Office of Residential Life Focus on Selection and Programming: Living and Learning at Union College: The Minerva Program Explained Brief Motivational Interventions (BMIs) and the 1-to-1 Engagement Programming Model Theme Housing: Promoting Your Theme Focus on Personal and Professional [READ MORE]

OVERVIEW: Union College and the Residential Life Office

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Union College Office of Residential Life is a featured program with Reslife.Net. Profile Founded in 1795 as the first planned campus in the United States, Union College is a highly selective, private, residential, liberal arts college with engineering that is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges. Set on 100 acres in downtown Schenectady, N.Y., including [READ MORE]

Nerf Wars

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Each resident that attends, receives a nerf gun. The common area is divided up into two sections of each team. (Residents can rearrange furniture to make their own set up and forts). If there are too many people and not enough guns then once a team member get hit, they get out and give their [READ MORE]