Programming

• Accessible Programming: An Adaptation of American Bar’s Accessible Meeting Toolkit

  Review a comprehensive plan for providing programming that is inclusive and accessible.

• Boxes & Walls – An Interactive Oppression Experience

  Learn about this interactive diversity experience…

• Resident Assistants as Academic Coaches and Tutoring in the Halls

  Learn how residence life can strongly align and support the academic mission…

• 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…

• 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…

• Market Days at the University of North Florida

  A dynamic programming partnership between university and city...

• 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…

• Improving Student Behavior with “Positive Payoffs”

  Positive recognition leads to positive change and community!

• 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.

• 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.

• The NO MORE Campaign: Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

  Learn more about this award winning program...

• 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...

• Revitalizing Your Residence Hall Association

  Check out initiatives for growth and a research summary...

• 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...

• A Programming Model to Support Cohort Housing

  Helping students transition in, through and out...

• The Residential Experience Model

  Learn about this residential curriculum model...

• Faculty-in-Residence at Clemson University

  A structured program that promotes interaction between students and faculty through out-of-classroom experiences.

• 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...

• Themed Learning Communities at Colorado School of Mines

  Beyond highly focused academic curriculums...helping students find outlets for cultivating existing passions and exploring new...

• The Second Year Experience at Colorado School of Mines

  A blend of programming, resources, and mentoring...Learn more!

• 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!

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• The Edible School Yard Program

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

• 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.

• “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.

• 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...

• Brief Motivational Interventions (BMIs) and the 1-to-1 Engagement Programming Model

  Emphasizing 1-on-1 mentoring relationships between RAs and residents...

• Theme Housing: Promoting Your Theme

  Self-directed living environments that collaborate to provide campus wide programs throughout the year. Learn more...

• 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...

• Building Socially Just and Inclusive Communities

  Programming...Education...Conflict Resolution. Learn more...

• Helping New Students: Programs to assist students in their successful transition to college

  Programs to assist students in their successful transition to college...

• Living Learning Communities and Faculty In Residence at the University of Florida

  Learn many diverse opportunities for creating student connections...

• RHA: Putting the Unity Back in Community

  Learn about this governing body for on-campus students...

• The CONNECTIONS Program: A Focus on Individual Connections

  Tracking and documenting RA-student interactions on the floor...

• Enhancing the Student Experience through Intentional Programming and Recognition

  Learn about The National Residence Hall Honorary...

• Programming with Faculty in the Residence Hall

  Four programs for women's residence halls...

• Community Service Partnerships: Breast Cancer Awareness

  Two program ideas...

• International and Academic Based Living Learning Communities at Walsh University

  International and academically based. Learn more...

• “Large Scale Women’s Programming”

  Two programming ideas...

• Academic Support Brochure

  Check out this brochure from Fresno State University Courtyard...

• Increasing Faculty Involvement in the Residence Halls: Faculty Fellows and House Calls

  Ideas for increasing faculty/student connections...

• Focused Interest Communities at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

  Designed to enhance the learning experiences of residential students outside the classroom. Learn more...

• Election Year Programming: Thinking Outside the Box to Increase Student Engagement

  A four part plan...

• My Road to WestConn

  Facilitating faculty connections and involvement...

• GROW – Great Resources On Weekdays

  A program to help first year students acclimate to campus life...

• Providing Academic Support via Academic Resource Mentors (ARMs) and Peer Academic Support Services (PASS)

  Alternative student staffing supports academic success! Learn more...

• CULTURE – Creating Undergraduate Learning Through Unique Residential Experiences

  Better academic performance leads to better overall retention. Learn more...

• Promoting Positive Behavior: iMatter

  Encourage students to make good choices...

• Lock Haven University Blood Drive

  Inter-departmental collaboration leads to success!

• Rewarding Student Participation in Programming Through the “Wool Bucks” Program

  A fun way to encourage and reward participation...

• 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.

• Alternative Weekend Programming: Day@Night

  Responding to students feelings of boredom at night, and especially on the weekends...

• Team Programming

  Making the case for collaboration...

• Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Students in Residential Settings

  Peer leadership with a twist of faith!

• Programming for Breast Cancer Awareness: You’re Hereby Challenged to a Pink-Off!

  Awesome programming for October or any time of the year...

• Safehouse: A Halloween Tradition

  Provide an opportunity for children in your community to participate in safe trick or treating...

• Recognizing Academic Achievement in the Residence Halls

  A program to recognize top students in the residence halls...

• 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...

• Steps to Building Community

  A how-to for residence hall programming...

• The National Coalition Building Institute

  A diversity training model that provides students with a method of understanding the Impact of oppression...

• Service and Social Justice Based Living Learning Communities at Walsh University

  Highlighting a global perspective...

• The S.H.A.P.E.S Programming Model at Walsh University

  An innovative approach. Learn more...

• The Six and Three Week Resident Assistant Programming Challenge at Walsh University

  Designed to involve, invest, and integrate students for increased success!

• Weekend Programming Efforts – The Saturday Series at Walsh University

  Themed programming...

• Women’s History Month Programming at Walsh University

  A week long programming event...

• The Annual Fish Fry Benefit at Walsh University

  Helping and fund raising for "one of our own"...

• A Scholarship Fund at Walsh University Supported by Residence Life and an Annual Bowl-A-Thon

  Assisting students that exemplify service to others...

• Trick or Treat in the Residence Halls at Walsh University

  Community outreach with a fund raising “give back”...

• “Every Grade Point Counts”

  Staff involvement and programming initiatives to support the academic success & retention of students at Fresno State

• Diversity Programming and Training: Above and Beyond at Fresno State University Courtyard

  Highlights of a one year diversity education/awareness focus...

• 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.

• Creating Faculty/Staff Partnerships for Student Success

  Learn about collaborative initiatives and programs that lead to student success in and out of the classroom...

• The First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) at Bridgewater State University

  Supporting students during the critical first six weeks..

• Residential Learning Communities at Bridgewater State University

  Partnering with academics to support student connections and growth.