Residential Life Engagement Model

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1. To get students out of their rooms/living arrangements and into the community

2. To get students connected to the institution3. To standardize the work of student

employees4. To ensure that students had equitable access

to programs5. FUN!

Purpose of former Programming Model

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and then…

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1. Residential Life Committee Recommendations2. Quality vs. Quantity3. EBI Results4. Programming Attendance (EBI/#’s)5. Money + Resources6. Content Experts vs. Student/Professional Staff7. Consistency between Campuses – no “university”

programming model8. Overall Student Satisfaction/Outcomes

Tipping Points

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Connect

Explore

Evolve

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Residential Life Engagement Model

a three-pronged approach

Connect Explore Evolve

Describes a basic level of intrapersonal engagement and

community building through social

activities and events.

Adds an educational component to programs and

activities through development of new skills or information

To help students critically think about themselves,

others and the world. Real, positive transformation is

occurring and is evidenced through reflection as well as changes in behavior, beliefs

and or attitudes.

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1. The relationship comes first.2. Our interactions are more personable.3. We still have a foundation of programming, but we are more intentional on when, in addition to the “who”.4. We are mindful of our resources, and mindful not to overlap or “program against” other areas.5. Greater collaboration with outside departments/divisions.6. Celebrate the moments and memories rather than try to fit a requirement.

Qualities of Engagement Model

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1.Environment/Activities crafted for Communities vs. Cookie Cutter Model

2.Higher Student Satisfaction 3.Greater Affinity for JWU4.Less Conduct/Issues in Halls

Potential Benefits

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1.Consistency between Areas/Campuses

2.Accountability for Student Staff

3.Transition to New Strategy for Student Staff

4.It’s new!

Foreseen Challenges

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Questions?