FYE Community Building Model Fall Training 2005

Introduction/Outline n Overview and Philosophy- Sarah. T n Intentional Community Building- Patrick n Logistics - Melissa & Megan n Questions, Comments, Raw Excitement

Our Vision • • • Improving the FYE Area Teamwork Role Models Consistency Positive Force

Programming Expectations Quality vs. Quantity • First six-weeks of a new student’s transition to college life is critical to their success • Incentives • Stronger floor community • Consistent programming • Decrease homesickness • Students feel acclimated to floor and SLU • Residents will take ownership (decrease vandalism, policy violations, etc. ) •

Four Components of the FYE Area Community Development Model: Social Action Personal/Wellness Development Divisional Involvements Intentional Community Building

Division Mission Statement & Outcomes The Division of Student Development helps students develop as leaders who are spiritually formed, critically reflective and socially and personally responsible. Spiritually Formed Critically Reflective Personally Responsible Socially Responsible

Collateral Assignments Programming Committees • Personal/Wellness Development (Sarah) Nutrition/Healthy Eating • Cross Cultural Awareness (Patrick) Hispanic Heritage Month • Campus Community (Melissa) 2 nd Annual Fresh Fest • Social Action (Megan) Adopt a Child/Family/Village Departmental Collateral Assignments

Intentional Community Building Residents tell us… n. The RA is the number one source of information n. Most RAs do not spend enough time planning events n. They knew what sort of RA they had within the first two weeks of school

Intentional Community Building A good plan is… n. Worthwhile n. Specific and flexible n. Time-sensitive n. Focused on the needs of your floor

Intentional Community Building Coming up with a plan… n. Use your resources: n. Your plan from class n. Your residents n. Your peers n. Your supervisor n. The Intranet

A Couple Ideas n n n n n n n n What students do after high school- statistics The Importance of early childhood education- how those first formative years shape who you become A debate on home schooling Have a school supply drive for a needy school Ask a history professor or two to discuss how different world events are taught in various countries Bilingual Education Debate Plan a teacher film fest with student activities and campus education club With prior permission, attend an open school board meeting to get in touch with education issues in your community Form a panel to discuss other career in education besides teaching Hold a "Remember Who has Influenced You" thank you note writing session one night where residents can pick up cards and stamps to write to educators who made an impact on their lives Alternative Schools Work with other halls to sponsor certification workshops (e. g. child abuse reporting certification) Non-traditional students/adult learners on campus- How they can enhance classroom study and some of their personal stories English as a second Language Roundtable discussion on the pros and cons of standardized testing Form study groups for upcoming test Find local X-treme sports activities to watch such as: Skiing Skydiving Canyoning Cliff Diving Surfing Skateboarding Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Bungee jumping Watch the X-treme Games Tournament Risk Assessment- "How X-treme Are You? " Set up an X-treme obstacle course on campus (make sure it is safe) Ropes Skateboarding Bike trail

A Couple Ideas n The trick is to do something. n Have you been here yet? – http: //otms. nrhh. org/

The Points System Social Action 40 Points Personal/Wellness Development 40 Points Divisional/Area Events 40 Points Intentional Community Development 100 Points 40 points must be Active Programs Committee/Collaborative Assignments 30 Points Total Points Per Semester 250 Points

FYE Area 2005 -2006 Community Development Points Community Development (You need a total of 50 points in this area, 20 active. ) Create an Intentional Community Development Plan 8 pts Social Interactions with Residents (Movies, Play Station, etc. ) 2 pts Door Decs (MUST COMPLETE 1 SET) 3 pts Intramural Team of Floor Residents 1 point for each game played or attended 5 pts max Floor Dinner (going out to dinner, making dinner, dining halls) Dinners can make up no more than 15 pts/semester 2 pts Community Bulletin Board (MUST COMPLETE as needed, see CDC) 5 pts Community Bulletin Board by Residents 8 pts Social Program by Resident Advisor 8 pts Names of Residents (Required) 5 pts Community Connections 2 times a semester Hall Council Rep from floor, attendance to Hall Council (weekly) 10 pts per time 5 pts

FYE Area 2005 -2006 Personal/Wellness Dev. Points Personal /Wellness. Development (You need a total of 40 points in this area. ) Floor Meeting (when dealing with Personal Issues) 8 pts Bulletin Board on Personal/Wellness Development by RA 10 pts Bulletin Board on Personal/Wellness Development by Residents 15 pts Personal Development Program by RA 15 pts Personal Development Program by Resident 20 pts Attend a Campus Wide Event on Personal Development Issues 5 pts Building Program sponsored by multiple RAs 20 pts Create a Personal Development Bulletin Board for Lobby 20 pts Sponsor a Personal Development Program with Hall Council 10 pts

FYE Area 2005 -2006 Social Action Points Bulletin Board on Service or Social Justice Issues by Resident Advisor Social Action (You need a total of 40 points in this area. ) 10 pts Bulletin Board on Service or Social Justice Issues by Residents 15 pts Service program by Resident Advisor 15 pts Service Program by Resident 20 pts Continuous Service Project with Residents (at least 4 weeks) 20 pts Attend a Campus Wide Service Project with floor 10 pts Building Program sponsored by multiple RAs 20 pts Create a Service or Social Justice Bulletin Board for Lobby 10 pts Sponsor a Service Project or Social Justice Program with Hall Council 10 pts Staff Philanthropies 10 pts

Welcome Week Divisional Events: BSC BASH Square Dance Welcome Week Kick-off Convocation Casino night Oriflamme Extreme Billiken Spirit Competition Residence Hall First Floor Meeting

So this could be August…. § § § Welcome Week, 10 pts – Divisional Create Intentional Community Building Plan, 8 pts – Community Dev. Door Decs, 3 pts – Community Dev. Floor Dinner at Salsaritas, 2 pts – Com. Dev. Community Bulletin Board, 5 pts – Comm. Dev. Bulletin Board on Academics – 10 pts, Personal Development n. Total Points: 38 pts.

And then. . . September §Homecoming §Attend §Door Soccer Game, 5 pts -- Divisional Decs, 3 pts – Community Dev. §Community §Floor n. Total Connections, 3 pts – Comm. Dev. Dinner, 2 pts – Community Dev. §Names §Floor Event Comm. , 5 pts –Divisional of Residents, 5 pts – Comm. Dev. Mtg on Personal Dev, 8 pts Pers. Dev. Points: 31 pts, 69 overall points

And then. . . October § § § See a Billiken Club Concert , 5 pts – Divisional Halloween Door Decs, 3 pts – Community Dev. Study Break for Mid-terms, 8 pts – Com. Dev. Alcohol Awareness Bulletin Board, 10 pts, Wellness Make a Difference Day, 10 pts – Social Action Program on Good Study Habits, 15 pts – Personal Development n. Total Points: 51 pts, 120 overall points

And then. . . November § § § Thanksgiving Door Decs, 3 pts – Comm. Dev. Sponsor a Thanksgiving service project with Campus Kitchen, 10 pts– Social Action Community Connections, 3 pts – Comm. Dev. Building Program on Sexual Assault, 20 pts – Wellness Residents on floor sponsor a tutoring program, 20 pts – Personal Development n. Total Points: 56 pts, 176 overall points

And then. . . December § § § Winter Door Decs, 3 pts – Community Dev. Community Bulletin Board, 5 pts Comm. Dev. Join Hall Council in creating a winter driving safety program for residents, 10 pts – Wellness Building Program of gift collection and distribution to the impoverished, 20 pts -- Social Action Get floor to attend a resume writing workshop, 5 pts – Personal Development n. Total Points: 43 pts, 219 overall points

Committee/Collaborative Assignments Each RA who completes their semester collaborative assignment will receive 30 points towards the required 250 n More information regarding selection of assignments will be discussed later n Total points: 30 pts, 249 pts overall (now take your floor for ice cream=252 pts)

Tools and Resources – Here are the many things you can do on the INTRANET • • Submit weekly report Time Away/Out Late Request Enter points Purchase order request Program Proposals Programming Resources http: //www. slu. edu/services/residence/intranet