University of Delaware

University of Delaware

Office of Residence Life

FIRST YEAR HALLS

2012-2013

Introduction:

The first-year student residence halls include George Read, Rodney, Dickinson, Russell/Lane/Thompson, and Harrington/Smyth complexes. These facilities house over 3,800 students in traditional residence halls with theexception of George Read, which has a suite-style floor plan (two rooms with one 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 units, and the resources they provide to enhance student out-of-class engagement. The residential experience allows students to explore broad citizenship themes through a variety of philanthropic initiatives, community discussions, and opportunities to engage with their peers and University staff and faculty. Traditional first-year student needs are addressed through a variety of activities designed to orient them to the campus and assist them with their particular adjustment needs.

An emphasis is placed on providing freshman students with multiple and varied opportunities to engage with each other and the wider university community. Faculty will be involved in the residential environment and students connected with large scale university initiatives. Students will also be afforded many avenues to make their own distinctive mark in the residence hall community through hall government leadership, environmental sustainability groups and committees, and through a student initiative program, which provides studentsfunding to create their own activity or social event.

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 informed that no activity in the residence halls is mandatory for students.

Implementation:

Staff members are expected to follow the guidelines within the program plan in developing activities for students. Members of residence hall community councils 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, graduate, and professional 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 philanthropic initiatives, major programs, and larger 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 or professional Residence Hall 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.

Foundation: The foundation of the 2012 – 2013 first-year program plan is based on providing opportunities for students to utilize their talentsin their residential communities, the complex buildings, as well as at the broader University of Delaware community. The first-year area Residence Life staff places emphasis on helping students identify areas of talent and skill and helping students connect their talents to opportunities in the halls and the university, but respect a student’s decision if he or she chooses not to share his or her talents or get involved. Staff work with students from the perspective that engagement is more personally beneficial when it is active, that active engagement fosters ownership in a community, stems from personal influence, involves active reflection, and makes a contribution to the community and/or self.

Talent based engagement explores three facets: helping students discover talent, providing assistance as student take action and develop initiatives, and helping students recognizetheir own impact. Each of these themes contributes to the philosophy of encouraging first-year residential students to get involved and connected with their floor communities, complex community, as well as the broader university community. Throughout a student’sfirst-year experience at the university, the Residence Life staff will engage students in reflective conversations to help them gain a better understanding of the strengths and talents they have that can contribute to the larger community.

This foundation influences the design and implementation of the following elements of the program plan.

Major All-Freshman Programs: These large-scale programs are designed to provide information and 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. 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. The all-freshman programs are loaded heavily in the Fall semester. For specific examples, see month by month charts on the following pages referring to the “Programs” row.

Campus Resource Connections: This series will provide students with opportunities to connect to various resources on campus. 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 collaboration for International Education Week, efforts will be made to assist the organizing unit. Labor and program support will be offered to help the unit expand offerings that may be limited due to fiscal and staff constraints. Resident Assistants will also be encouraged to invite UDPD Community Police Officers and “Healthy Hens” coordinators into the residence hall for presentations.

Faculty Connections Opportunities: A wide variety of opportunities will be made available for University of Delaware faculty to engage with residence hall students. The Residence Life Student Engagement Coordinator will work with various faculty and extend invitations to offer presentations, take part in major events, spend time with students in the dining halls, participate with hall student government activities, or other interactive opportunities.

Floor Community Programming:

In order to enhance the opportunities for students to engage with one another and enhance their out-of-classroom experience, Resident Assistants will be required to host a minimum of two floor level programs per semester that support a selected focus. Each focus area and the related initiatives will support divisional and university wide strategic initiatives. The initiatives (and their content) are to be created and approved in concert with the supervising Hall Director, Residence Hall Coordinator, andComplex Coordinator. The focus areas are: Leadership, Community Connections, Global Awareness, Service, and Environmental Sustainability.

Neighborhood Empowerment Teams (NET): NETis an organizational structure that will exist on every First-Year Residence Hall Floor.In essence, it is a floor run Neighborhood Association that will utilize the strengths and talents of the students on the floor to create dynamic activities, engaging meetings, and advocacy for the residents. This model revolves around the central idea that the floor will function as a team and the Resident Assistant will be there to provide support and guidance for the floor. Each team is run by a student selected by their peers to be their captain. NETCaptains will develop a variety of committees for the floor, co-facilitate floor meetings, and serve as the voice of their floor. While the support from the RA will be necessary to encourage the development, the aim is to have the NET become a self-functioning body that doesn’t depend on the RA’s leadership.

Social Events: The social events are designed to place an emphasis on student-to-student interaction and should serve as a point of connection for freshmen. Students will be invited to create their own social events with the assistance of Resident Assistants acting as event and logistics advisors. Funding for these social events is available through a student initiative program, which provides students funding to create their own activity or social event.

Complex Traditions:In each of the five First-Year residence halls, students and residence life staff have created and appreciated certain complex-specific traditions. Those traditions are as follows: Russell/Lane/Thompson complex hosts the “Russell Olympics” a social program held on the East Campus Turffor fun, social interaction and development of complex pride facilitated through Olympic type games. Dickinson complex hosts various social programs including pancake nights, Karaoke competitions, video game nights, and Dickie-Fest provided as a social outlet for students. Rodney complex also hosts a “traveling pancakes” program; in this case, the staff moves from building to building passing out pancakes in order to get to know Rodney residents better. Rodney also hosts a “Coffee House” program every Saturday night designed to provide an alternative late night program. George Read complex holds an annual Halloween lounge decorating competition in partnership with local youth organizations. During these events, students can learn about local organizations, non-profit careers, mentorship, and service opportunities. Harrington complex designs “weekend events” that are social activities hosted every Friday and Saturday evening. Each tradition provides students with unique activities specific to the complex in which they live.

Opening Week

	Title	Description
Programs	Parent Meetings	Complex Coordinators (CCs) will host Informational meetings for the parents of First-Year students. Topics include: problem-solving resources, safety information, and programs available to students.
	Welcome Flags	Flags representing the home-countries of each student in the residence hall (including U.S.) will be posted in the key-pick up area during opening. Signs near the flags will provide a description of the symbols on each country flag.
	Campus Leadership Opportunity Advertisement & Recruitment	Resident Assistants (RAs) will offer information about various floor, building, complex, and campus leadership opportunities students can choose to join. For example, Complex Community Council executive board positions, Green Teams, Neighborhood Empowerment Teams (NET), Community Standards Board, sustainability task force, and various student-identified floor committees.
Social Events	Eat & Greet #1	RAs will organize a floor trip to the dining hall during the first weekend of the semester. This event is intended to help residents connect with their floor community.
Social Events	1^st Night & 2^nd Day Activities	RAs will take residents to a series of activities that will help students become acclimated to the campus culture and community.
Community Meetings	Building Meeting	Hall Directors (HDs), Residence Hall Coordinators (RHCs), and CCs will hold a meeting for all students within their building. Topics include: introduction of learning opportunities for the year, residence hall policies, student code of conduct expectations, Complex Community Council (CCC) recruitment, and RA/MRA/SEA/HD/RHC/CC introductions. Additionally, Community Resource Unit Police (CRUs) will speak during each Building Meeting about campus safety and their role in supporting the residential community.
Community Meetings	Opening Day Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will facilitate a meeting for all students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: introduction of community members, discussion of community expectations, Alcohol EDU reminder, and community team builders to establish connections among residents.
RA Conversations	Acclimation Help & Welcome	RAs and RHCs/HDs will offer assistance and support to students.
Floor Visuals	Month Specific Floor Visuals	See Appendix 1: Month Specific Floor Visuals
Floor Visuals	General Floor Visuals	See Appendix 2: General Floor Visuals
Faculty Connection	Move-in	First Year Experience (FYE) program coordinator will be asked to send an invitation to First Year Seminar (FYS) faculty to act as greeters within the residence halls.

September/October

	Title	Description
Programs	Weekly Service Initiative	Complex Staff will work with students to identify, design, and hold weekly service opportunities for interested students to make a contribution while socializing within their community. In addition, an invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty to attend.
	2016: 16 Tips for Safety	A campus-wide program on “all things safety.” Invited participants include: Wellspring (safe sex, sexual assault, alcohol safety); UDPD (Self Defense Demo, property registration); Information Technologies (IT) (computer safety and protection); Environmental Health & Safety (fire safety); Residence Life (the “why” behind Residence Hall Regulations); Counseling Center (roommate assertiveness). In addition, an invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty.
	Campus Day of Service	Campus-wide series of community service activities hosted in various residence halls.
	Cultural Exchange Partners	U.S. and International students will be invited to take part in a year-long cultural exchange partnership. An orientation and social will be held to gather all interested parties and connect them based on particular areas of interest. Students will be given starting-point strategy tips and an overview of the challenges and potential benefits of the partnership. Invitations will be sent to participants throughout the year to take part in additional all-partner socials and connection events. Participants will be encouraged to photograph any meetings they have outside of the all-partner socials so that these pictures may be shared amongst all Cultural Exchange Partners. Photographs may be displayed in public areas with the student’s permission.
Social Events	Cultural Celebration Day	Complex Staff will host a meet and greet event with emphasis on new international students. All students will be invited to take part in sharing cultural methods of greeting/welcome. Students will be able to share cultural artifacts, eat cultural cuisine, and get to know more about the cultures of other students residing in the residence hall. A sign-up process for “Cultural Exchange Partners” will also be available for those interested. In addition, an invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty.
	Eat & Greet #2	RAs will organize a second floor trip to the dining hall. This event is intended to help residents connect with their floor community.
	Student-Initiated Events	RAs will assist any student interested in planning his/her own program or social activity.
Community Meetings	September Neighborhood Meeting	RAswill facilitate a meeting for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: discussion of individual goals/expectations/visions for floor community (goal is to create a mutually agreed upon statement of community standards and a set of goals for the year), Campus Day of Service, Single Stream Recycling, etc. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	October Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting, with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: Campus Day of Service, discussion around the adopted Complex service agency for the year, Alcohol EDU, and campus resources. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	Student Initiative Fund (SIF) and You + 2 Info Meeting	Student Engagement Advisors will host an informational meeting for any student interested in coordinating a program or social activity for their floor/building community. Topics include: how to get funding, SIF procedures, etc.
	Neighborhood Committees	A wide variety of committee involvement opportunities will be offered to students. Each of the 26 first-year buildings will offer student committee opportunities focused on the following areas: International Students & Friends Social Club; Weekly Service Leadership Team; Environmental Sustainability Green Teams; Cultural Connections Committee; traditional Hall Council representative bodies. Students will have wide latitude to form the vision and activities of their building organization.
RA Conversations	Individual & Mutual Goal Setting	RAs will offer to meet with individuals and/or roommates to help them discuss their vision for their roommate relationship dynamics. Residents will be provided with an optional opportunity to discuss their individual goals, mutual goals, and set the groundwork for the relationship with their RA.
	International Student Outreach #1 - September	RAs and RHCs/HDs will make individual contact with each international student residing on their floor/building to provide them with the opportunity to discuss available resources and invite them to upcoming community activities/events throughout the residence hall and campus.
	International Student Outreach #2 - October	RAs and RHCs/HDs will make individual contact with each international student residing on their floor/building to discuss Thanksgiving break & housing options, provide them with the opportunity to express adjustment concerns, and invite them to upcoming community activities/events (especially International Education Week in November).
Floor Visuals	Month Specific Floor Visuals	See Appendix 1: Month Specific Floor Visuals
Floor Visuals	General Floor Visuals	See Appendix 2: General Floor Visuals
Complex Community Council (CCC) Initiatives	Meet the Candidates Night	Complex Staff will host an event for students to meet all Community Council candidates and engage in a question/answer session. The Faculty Senate Student Life Committee will be requested to solicit any faculty members willing to attend the various sessions to discuss leadership, politics, or governance models.
	Hall and Complex Elections	A campus-wide election day will be held in each area of campus for all first-year student elections. Complex Staff will work with the Delaware Election Commissioner to provide students the opportunity to elect their Community Council leaders in the same manner they would participate in U.S. electoral processes, while also encouraging students to register to vote.
	Legacy Project Part 1	Out-going (sophomore) student leaders will be invited to return to their first-year complex and help facilitate candidate information sessions, promote student leadership, and take part in the election process for new students.
	Student Leader Initiatives	CCC student leaders will initiate, plan, and organize various events/activities based on student interest.
Floor Community Programming	Campus Leadership	In the month of September RAs should host at least one floor level program to encourage community building and engagement. These programs will reflect divisional and university wide strategic initiatives.
Campus Resource Connection	Student Activities Night	RAs will invite all interested students to join them at Student Activities Night where they can find information about co-curricular opportunities available on campus.
	Latino Heritage Month	Complex Staff will advertise campus-wide Latino Heritage Month events.
	CPAB Block Party	Complex Staff will advertise the annual Block Party 1^st weekend event.
	National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW)	Complex Staff will advertise campus-wide NCAAW events hosted by Wellspring or other campus offices.
Faculty Connections	Eat & Greet #3	An invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty who wish to connect with First-Year students over a meal at the dining hall.
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. Administrative processes include: Early Check-in, Check-in, Opening, Student Conduct Conversations, Triples Assistance, Room Changes, Fire Drills, Mail/Packages, Keys, Duty/Rounds, Office Hours, Crisis Response etc. Staff will also be responding based on observed needs to typical issues during this time such as 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.

November/December/February

	Title	Description
Programs	Weekly Service Initiative	Continue efforts in weekly service initiatives from September/October but begin to transition ownership and responsibility to interested student leaders.
	Cultural Exchange Partners	U.S. and International students will be invited to take part in a year-long cultural exchange partnership. Invitations will be sent to participants throughout the year to take part in additional all-partner socials and connection events. The second all-partner social will focus on cultural flag making. Students will design and decorate a patch of fabric that symbolizes an important artifact in their culture. The flag will be sewn into a quilt and hung in the complex display case. The third all-partner social will be a Cultural Café. At the cultural café, students will have the opportunity to share their original written expressions describing a cultural artifact they own in a coffee-house style setting. Participants will also be encouraged to bring food or non-alcoholic beverages that represent their culture to share with one another.
	Have you ever…? Series	Residence Life staff will invite various RSOs into the complex each week in November and December to highlight their organization and encourage increased campus involvement, school spirit, and community ownership among interested students.
	International Education Week	Residence Life Staff will work with the Institute for Global Studies, the English Language Institute, and the Office for International Students and Scholars to promote and expand International Education Week events and encourage residence hall student involvement. (Specific emphasis on International Fashion Show and cultural fair with internationally themed Resident Student Organizations - RSOs).
	“Join My Cause” Fair	Students, faculty, UD staff, and members of the Newark community will be invited to reserve tables and promote their civic or charitable causes. Students will be invited to explore the various involvement opportunities. The Faculty Senate Student Life Committee will be asked to solicit faculty members involved in charitable or service organizations to attend and network with students.
Social Events	Student Initiated Events	See October.
	Study Breaks	RAs and RHCs/HDs will host an event during finals week allowing students to take a quick break from studying.
	48 Hour Film Festival	Interested students will be provided a film making challenge in the form of specific criteria (a line of dialogue, a prop and a location) with which they will have 48 hours to create a short video or film around. An event will be held to showcase the films and to select winners in a variety of categories.
Community Meetings	November Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: effect of recycling habits on the environment, policies/procedures for Thanksgiving break, and upcoming events. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	December Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: identifying service opportunities in their hometowns and in Newark, closing procedures/processes, information about open room change period, and upcoming study breaks. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	February Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: reviewing and updating fall community agreements, introduction/orientation of new students to the floor community, review of residence hall policies, alcohol issues, safety guidelines, welcome students to a new semester, introduce Join My Cause Fair, Recyclemania, Relay for Life, Martin Luther Kind Jr. Service Activities, UDance, and other upcoming events. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	Strength’s Based Community Agreement	Floor members will be invited to participate in an activity designed to highlight individual talents and strengths and explore ways in which these individual strengths can benefit the floor or residence hall community when combined with others.
	Student Initiative Fund (SIF)and You + 2 Info Meeting	See September/October.
RA Conversations	General Follow-up	RAs will invite interested students to discuss any transitional issues they may be facing.
RA Conversations	International Student Outreach #3	RAs and RHCs/HDs will make individual contact with each international student residing on their floor/building to discuss December closing procedures and housing options; and to provide them with the opportunity to discuss holiday celebrations typical to this area of the US.
Floor Visuals	Month Specific Floor Visuals	See Appendix 1: Month Specific Floor Visuals
Floor Visuals	General Floor Visuals	See Appendix 2: General Floor Visuals
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	See September/October.
Floor Community Building	Global Awareness	In the month of November, RAs should host at least one floor level program to encourage community building and student engagement. These programs will reflect divisional and university wide strategic initiatives.
Floor Community Building	Service	In the month of February, RAs should host at least one floor level program to encourage community building and student engagement. These programs will reflect divisional and university wide strategic initiatives.
Campus Resource Connection	Relay for Life &UDance	Complex Staff will encourage students to support these campus events through floor/building teams and fundraising.
	Recyclemania	Complex Staff will encourage students to support the campus-wide Recyclemania competition in spring.
	Vagina Monologues	Complex Staff will advertise the Vagina Monologues in February.
	African American Heritage Month	Complex Staff will advertise campus-wide Black History Month events in February.
	Career Services Online Module	Collaborate with Career Services to promote the new Career Action Plan, which provides students with the opportunity to earn a career skills certificate.
	Signature Leadership Experience Promotion	UD Student Centers staff will be invited to first-year residence halls to promote the “Signature Leadership Program” and encourage students to take part in the numerous leadership opportunities UD has to offer.
Faculty Connections	Faculty Outside the Classroom	An invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty who wish to connect with First-Year students in a residence hall lounge and share unique hobbies, interests, or activities they engage in outside of their teaching.
Other	Operational Processes	See September/October.

March/April/May

	Title	Description
Programs	Weekly Service Initiative	See November/December/February.
	Martin Luther King Jr. Service Activities	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. Due to low winter enrollment and interested participants, this day has been converted into a service activity in February.
	Student Story Collection	Interested students will have the opportunity to tell their student-leadership story, transformative events from their first-year experience, discuss moments when they helped another or their community, etc. With student permission, these student stories would be showcased within the community, departmental website, or the Student Leadership Awards in order to honor the contributions made by students and promote similar leadership among other students throughout their time on campus.
	Green Team: Make a Difference Day	All residence hall based student Green Teams will be invited to join forces and develop a single combined environmental sustainability project as part of UD’s Earth Week celebration.
	Green Room Challenge	RHCs/HDs will host an informational meeting about the Green Room Challenge. The Green Room Challenge is a program that recognizes student efforts to minimize waste, recycle, and save power in their residence hall room.
	Kill-a-Watt	Residence hall students will be encouraged to take part in a variety of energy reduction projects as part of a competition between first-year student complexes.
	Main Street Challenge	Teams of interested students will partner with their RA and compete against other teams to create the most environmentally sustainable shopping list. Teams will “shop” on main street for various items, record information about the product, and ultimately present their team’s “purchases” to a panel of judges.
	Green Art Expo	Residence Life staff will collaborate with academic, environmentally themed RSOs, UD’s Sustainability Taskforce, and other related offices to develop a fair that gives students the opportunity to become aware of and participate in sustainability initiatives on campus. Possible events: sustainability fashion show, emerging technologies (e.g. VtoG), and a green art competition among students.
	Cultural Exchange Partners	U.S. and International students will be invited to take part in a year-long cultural exchange partnership. Invitations will be sent to participants throughout the year to take part in additional all-partner socials and connection events. Partnerships will be reconvened and future leadership and global involvement opportunities within the University of Delaware will be discussed.
Social Events	Welcome Back Party	RAs will provide opportunities for students returning spring semester to reconnect with one another. At each social event, information will be posted on the walls informing students of the financial and environmental impact of the event.
	Student Initiated Events	See September/October.
	Student Successes Celebration	Complex staff will organize an event to celebrate students’ achievements and successes throughout the year in May. In addition, an invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty.
Community Meetings	March Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: spring break closing, spring break safety, Recyclemania progress, UDance, Relay for Life, and upcoming events. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	April Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: discussion about ongoing Freshmen philanthropy, information about the Environmental Sustainability Activities Fair/”Green Expo,” and information about other upcoming events. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	May Neighborhood Meeting	RAs will co-facilitate a meeting with their NET Captain, for all interested students residing on their floor. Topics/Activities include: information about the spring closing process and closure activities/celebrations for the community. Students who have taken leadership roles within the community will also have the opportunity to lead portions of the meeting.
	Student Initiative Fund (SIF) and You + 2 Info Meeting	See September/October.
RA Conversations	General Follow-up	See November/December/February.
RA Conversations	International Student Outreach #4	RAs and RHCs/HDs will make individual contact with each new international student residing on their floor/building to provide them with the opportunity to discuss available resources and invite them to upcoming community activities/events. Also, for those international students who will continue residing within the building community, RAs and RHCs/HDs will make individual contact to discuss Spring break and end-of-term closing procedures and housing options. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss plans for becoming involved in extracurricular activities in the next academic year.
Floor Visuals	Month Specific Floor Visuals	See Appendix 1: Month Specific Floor Visuals
Floor Visuals	General Floor Visuals	See Appendix 2: General Floor Visuals
CCC Initiatives	Student Leader Initiatives	See September/October.
	Legacy Project Part 2	The CCC advisor will work with student leaders to develop “legacy statements,” take pictures, and pass on tips for student leaders among the incoming Freshmen class.
	Residence Life Leadership Awards	Residence Life staff will host an awards reception for students who make significant contributions to their Residence Hall community and the University of Delaware in May.
	Closing Budgets	Each CCC will audit their own budgets and discuss their management of student resources during the course of the year. Each CCC will put forth a “Fiscal Recommendation Plan” for the following year’s student leaders.
Floor Community Programming	Environmental Sustainability	In the month of April, RAs should host at least one floor level program to encourage community building and student engagement. These programs will reflect divisional and university wide strategic initiatives.
Campus Resource Connection	Relay for Life &UDance	See November/December/February.
	Recyclemania	See November/December/February.
	Sexual Assault Awareness Month	Complex Staff will advertise campus-wide Sexual Assault Awareness Month events in April.
	Asian/Pacific Islander History Month	Complex Staff will advertise campus-wide Asian/Pacific Islander History Month events in May.
	U Don’t Need It	Complex Staff will support the University’s initiative to donate unwanted items to Newark’s collection in May.
	Carpet Recycling	Complex Staff will support the University’s initiative to recycle unwanted carpets when the residence halls close.
Faculty Connections	Last Lecture Series	An invitation will be made through the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee to any interested faculty who wish to connect with First-Year students by delivering a presentation they would choose to conduct if it was their last chance to talk to college students.
Other	Operational Processes	Work to meet the general safety, security, and personal needs of students. Administrative processes include: Closing, Student Conduct Conversations, Triples Assistance, Room Changes, Fire Drills, Mail/Packages, Keys, Duty/Rounds, Office Hours, Crisis Response etc. Staff will also be responding based on observed needs to typical issues during this time such as roommate conflicts, test anxiety, balancing social and academic responsibilities, and establishing finals study habits.

Appendix I: Month Specific Floor Visuals

Listed below are the visuals that every Hall Director or Residence Hall Coordinatorstaff is responsible for posting within their building during each of the specified months:

Opening:

· Opening Decorations - Floor visuals to announce programs and activities and create a welcoming environment for community members.

· Welcome to the Neighborhood – A welcoming bulletin board that shows all of the ways to participate on the floor/building/complex level and lists activities happening around campus in the first month.

· CCC (Structure & Election Information) - An informational board about CCC (residence hall government) structure and election information.

· Student Leadership Opportunities - An informational board about the different leadership opportunities available on campus and around the city of Newark.

· Weekly Service Initiatives – An informational board about the weekly initiatives across campus.

September:

· Day of Service – An informational board about activities during the upcoming Day of Service.

· Latin American Heritage Month - An informational board about the Latin American community and campus-wide events.

· Campus Safety Tips - An informational board about ways to stay safe on campus.

· Personal Development Office Spotlight for Oct. Board - An informational board highlighting one of the many resource/opportunity offices at UD.

o Writing Center

o Communication Fellows

o Academic Enrichment Center

o Undergraduate Research

o Study Abroad Ambassadors

· Faculty Connection Series - An Informational board on the scheduled Eat and Greet Session for the complex.

October:

· Personal Development Office Spotlight for Nov. Board - An informational board highlighting one of the many resource/opportunity offices at UD.

o Healthy Hens

o Wellspring

o Dining Services Dietician

o Counseling Center

o Career Services Center

· Signature Leadership Experience – An informational highlighting the Student Center’s Signature Leadership Program

· STD Prevention – General information on STD awareness, safe sex, and available campus resources

November:

· International Education Week - An informational board about International Week based on information provided by the Center for International Studies

· Alternative Spring Breaks – An informational board about opportunities to do community service during Spring Break.

Winter/January:

· Martin Luther King Jr. Service Activities – An informational board about the upcoming month’s Martin Luther King Jr. Service Activities.

February:

· Spring Opening Decorations - Floor visuals to welcome students back from Winter Break.

· African American Heritage Month – An informational board about the African-American Community and campus-wide events.

· Famous Resident Assistants – An informational board about famous Resident Assistants and the Resident Assistant Application Process.

· Service Involvement Opportunities- A board advertising the Join My Cause Fair and providing information regarding service opportunities on and off campus.

March:

· Women’s History Month Board – An informational board about Women’s History month, Women’s Studies will be requested to provide posting materials.

· How to make the most of your summer? – An informational board about where to find information about summer jobs and internships.

April:

· Sexual Assault Awareness Month – An informational board that will advertise campus events and include information on S.O.S.

· Environmental Sustainability Initiatives- An informational board highlighting all of the activities available for students for Earth Week and within their complex (green teams, Kill-a-watt, green room challenge etc. )

May:

· UDont Need It- An informational Board highlighting the UDont need it program and tips for a cleaner, greener move-out.

· Asian/Pacific Islander History Month Board – An informational board about the Asian/Pacific Islander community and campus-wide events.