Programming
Programming
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Accessible Programming: An Adaptation of American Bar’s Accessible Meeting Toolkit
Review a comprehensive plan for providing programming that is inclusive and accessible.
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Boxes & Walls – An Interactive Oppression Experience
Learn about this interactive diversity experience…
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Resident Assistants as Academic Coaches and Tutoring in the Halls
Learn how residence life can strongly align and support the academic mission…
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Supporting Diversity at the University of North Florida
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recently honored UNF with the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award. Learn about these efforts…
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Themed Housing to Support Transgender Students
The community supports students who identify as transgender or gender non–conforming in choosing (or being placed with) a roommate of any gender. Learn more…
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Market Days at the University of North Florida
A dynamic programming partnership between university and city...
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Themed Housing to Support Students with Asperger Syndrome
THRIVE boasts a mentorship program, which works to develop essential skills to independent living and building relationships with other THRIVE students. Learn more…
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Improving Student Behavior with “Positive Payoffs”
Positive recognition leads to positive change and community!
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Message in a Bottle: The Creation of the Harrison College House Freshman Experience Program
A success story about housing freshmen in upper class housing facilities.
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Partnering with Families and Parents to Assist Students in their Developmental Evolution – Communication is Key
Reaching a shared goal...Connecting parents to the resources they need to help students help themselves.
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The NO MORE Campaign: Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Learn more about this award winning program...
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Planning for Community Engagement
The purpose of this planning is to create the spaces and opportunities for development on a meaningful level in residential communities. It is guided by 3 principles; connection, community, and exploration. Learn more...
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Revitalizing Your Residence Hall Association
Check out initiatives for growth and a research summary...
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Supporting Students: The Cohort Living Model
A programmatic and staffing change that supports students in their transition to, through, and beyond the university experience. Learn more...
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A Programming Model to Support Cohort Housing
Helping students transition in, through and out...
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The Residential Experience Model
Learn about this residential curriculum model...
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Faculty-in-Residence at Clemson University
A structured program that promotes interaction between students and faculty through out-of-classroom experiences.
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Living Learning Communities at Clemson University
Promoting academic success and student engagement within a residential community through experiences that extend from the classroom to the surrounding community. Learn more...
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Themed Learning Communities at Colorado School of Mines
Beyond highly focused academic curriculums...helping students find outlets for cultivating existing passions and exploring new...
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The Second Year Experience at Colorado School of Mines
A blend of programming, resources, and mentoring...Learn more!
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The Importance of Communication via Parent Newsletters
What is the best way for parents – especially of first-year college students – to glean information from their students? Through Residence Life!
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Encourage Undergraduates to Pursue Careers in Student Affairs: Host a Student Affairs Workshop
Provide overview information and establish mentoring relationships to assist students in joining the field...
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FedEx Programming
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...
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More than a traditional programming model: Knowing, Connecting, Empowering
A programming model that provide freedom and flexibility, allowing staff to cater to the specific needs of each residential community. Learn more...
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The Edible School Yard Program
A community partnership that facilitates service and intellectual contemplation on social justice, sustainability and food security.
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IggyTalks
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.
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“First Fridays”
Residential Life at Loyola is consistently looking for student feedback and finding ways to improve our services, facilities, and relationships with our residents.
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Program Planning Guide: Craft Night: Holiday Gift Making and Wrapping
This program provides a gift making opportunity that does not take long or require a lot of planning...
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Brief Motivational Interventions (BMIs) and the 1-to-1 Engagement Programming Model
Emphasizing 1-on-1 mentoring relationships between RAs and residents...
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Theme Housing: Promoting Your Theme
Self-directed living environments that collaborate to provide campus wide programs throughout the year. Learn more...
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Living and Learning at Union College: The Minerva Program Explained
A program that includes every student, faculty, and staff member in the community and rewards those who want to make the most of their living space...
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Building Socially Just and Inclusive Communities
Programming...Education...Conflict Resolution. Learn more...
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Helping New Students: Programs to assist students in their successful transition to college
Programs to assist students in their successful transition to college...
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Living Learning Communities and Faculty In Residence at the University of Florida
Learn many diverse opportunities for creating student connections...
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RHA: Putting the Unity Back in Community
Learn about this governing body for on-campus students...
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The CONNECTIONS Program: A Focus on Individual Connections
Tracking and documenting RA-student interactions on the floor...
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Enhancing the Student Experience through Intentional Programming and Recognition
Learn about The National Residence Hall Honorary...
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Programming with Faculty in the Residence Hall
Four programs for women's residence halls...
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Community Service Partnerships: Breast Cancer Awareness
Two program ideas...
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International and Academic Based Living Learning Communities at Walsh University
International and academically based. Learn more...
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“Large Scale Women’s Programming”
Two programming ideas...
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Academic Support Brochure
Check out this brochure from Fresno State University Courtyard...
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Increasing Faculty Involvement in the Residence Halls: Faculty Fellows and House Calls
Ideas for increasing faculty/student connections...
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Focused Interest Communities at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Designed to enhance the learning experiences of residential students outside the classroom. Learn more...
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Election Year Programming: Thinking Outside the Box to Increase Student Engagement
A four part plan...
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My Road to WestConn
Facilitating faculty connections and involvement...
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GROW – Great Resources On Weekdays
A program to help first year students acclimate to campus life...
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Providing Academic Support via Academic Resource Mentors (ARMs) and Peer Academic Support Services (PASS)
Alternative student staffing supports academic success! Learn more...
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CULTURE – Creating Undergraduate Learning Through Unique Residential Experiences
Better academic performance leads to better overall retention. Learn more...
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Promoting Positive Behavior: iMatter
Encourage students to make good choices...
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Lock Haven University Blood Drive
Inter-departmental collaboration leads to success!
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Rewarding Student Participation in Programming Through the “Wool Bucks” Program
A fun way to encourage and reward participation...
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VIP (Vandalism is Preventable) Program
Vandalism in the residence halls represents a challenging issue on many university campuses. If left unaddressed, it can easily create morale issues among staff members and negatively impact the opportunity to sustain a positive community environment for residents.
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Alternative Weekend Programming: Day@Night
Responding to students feelings of boredom at night, and especially on the weekends...
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Team Programming
Making the case for collaboration...
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Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Students in Residential Settings
Peer leadership with a twist of faith!
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Programming for Breast Cancer Awareness: You’re Hereby Challenged to a Pink-Off!
Awesome programming for October or any time of the year...
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Safehouse: A Halloween Tradition
Provide an opportunity for children in your community to participate in safe trick or treating...
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Recognizing Academic Achievement in the Residence Halls
A program to recognize top students in the residence halls...
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Got Pride? An Initiative to Support Athletic Teams in Competition While Promoting Community Pride
A way to strengthen the spirit of community in your halls...
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Steps to Building Community
A how-to for residence hall programming...
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The National Coalition Building Institute
A diversity training model that provides students with a method of understanding the Impact of oppression...
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Service and Social Justice Based Living Learning Communities at Walsh University
Highlighting a global perspective...
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The S.H.A.P.E.S Programming Model at Walsh University
An innovative approach. Learn more...
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The Six and Three Week Resident Assistant Programming Challenge at Walsh University
Designed to involve, invest, and integrate students for increased success!
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Weekend Programming Efforts – The Saturday Series at Walsh University
Themed programming...
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Women’s History Month Programming at Walsh University
A week long programming event...
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The Annual Fish Fry Benefit at Walsh University
Helping and fund raising for "one of our own"...
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A Scholarship Fund at Walsh University Supported by Residence Life and an Annual Bowl-A-Thon
Assisting students that exemplify service to others...
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Trick or Treat in the Residence Halls at Walsh University
Community outreach with a fund raising “give back”...
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“Every Grade Point Counts”
Staff involvement and programming initiatives to support the academic success & retention of students at Fresno State
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Diversity Programming and Training: Above and Beyond at Fresno State University Courtyard
Highlights of a one year diversity education/awareness focus...
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Supporting Safety on Campus: The Public Safety Assistant Position at Fresno State University Courtyard
A core value/outcome at University Courtyard is safety. The Residential Life staff can’t do our work if students don’t have Maslow’s basic needs met.
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Creating Faculty/Staff Partnerships for Student Success
Learn about collaborative initiatives and programs that lead to student success in and out of the classroom...
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The First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) at Bridgewater State University
Supporting students during the critical first six weeks..
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Residential Learning Communities at Bridgewater State University
Partnering with academics to support student connections and growth.
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