Off-Campus Good Neighbor Workshop Gonzaga University’s Off-Campus Good Neighbor Workshop Presenters: Nicole Sakraida, Residence Director Residence Life & Housing Jill Royston, Program Coordinator Student Wellness Resource Center

In what area do you work for your university? Residence Life Housing Health and Wellness Student Life Other

Who is responsible for the discipline/ sanctioning of off campus students? Residence Life & Housing Dept Student Life Department Campus Security Department City Police The neighbors have at ‘em!

History…where to begin? Neighbor Issues Parties, Parties and more Parties!!! Community Campus Coalition Residence Director for Off Campus Good Neighbor Workshop

Who Attends the Workshop? Off campus students Students who have been sanctioned or are receiving disciplinary action ~ Students disruptive in the neighborhood ~ Police/Security response to their residence ~ Neighbor complaints

Learning Targets Help students establish what community means and how they can help build it off-campus Clearer understanding of the impact they have on the neighborhood Provide tools and skills to be better neighbors Educate students on GU Policies, expectations and the law Guide students in planning a safe, responsible legal gathering for the future.

Good Neighbor Workshop Modeled after the University of Syracuse’s P4CE program Tool to connect the students to the neighborhood more Review GU Policies, WA State laws and codes and expectations Rethink behavior and impact on the community

Good Neighbor Workshop (cont.) Small Group format (8-12 students) Talk about Ground Rules for discussion Neighborhood Video Discuss Community ~ Childhood Neighborhood ~ Logan specifics Discuss Social Norms GU Ethos

It’s Time to Play JEOPARDY!

What does the term “Furnishing to Minors” mean? Providing alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 Letting an individual under the age of 21 consume alcohol at your residence Buying alcohol for anyone under the age of 21 years old, which is a gross misdemeanor All of the above

People can charge a cover at the door for a party to help cover some of the costs. True False

Describe local noise ordinance. Noise coming from your house that others can hear from 50 feet away Excessive noise that is prohibited from 10pm to 7am In effect 24 hours a day All of the above

Alcohol or drug violations are cause for a landlord to terminate your lease. True False

Landlords must provide maintenance in a timely manner, or may be subject to fines or other measures prescribed by law. True False

Party Plan…with a purpose Discussion about “legal” and “responsible” social gathering Moderate Drinking levels Questions for students as they plan Provide information about such within their packets

Workshop Feedback…thus far When asked: Did you find this information valuable? 51% of students reported it as “Valuable” or “Very Valuable” When asked: Did this workshop meet your expectations?

Workshop Feedback…thus far When asked: Which activity was most enjoyable? JEOPARDY! When asked: What information was most beneficial? “Learning more about the laws of Spokane and Gonzaga’s Policies” “Legal Penalties” “Landlord/Lease Policies” “Learning about the laws of living off-campus” “How to be a good neighbor”

Other Off Campus Benefits and Future Opportunities Theme Housing Welcome Back BBQ Neighbor/Landlord Wine & Cheese Socials Clean our Scene Off Campus Living Guide Good Neighbor Workshop for Sophomore students preparing to move off campus Peer Educator lead workshops

How to implement on your campus Q & A! Thank You!