Programming Why do we program? Because we are looking to build community. We use it as a tool to bring people together to interact in meaningful ways.

Program Requirements Residence Life student staff must complete a minimum of six programs each semester Programs must be linked to the Guiding Principles: Academic Support, Personal Growth, Healthy Lifestyles, and Social Responsibility. One of the two programs for Social Responsibility for the academic year must focus on diversity.

Program Requirements All student staff must contribute to one traditional program in their area. This program may count towards the six-program minimum.  A traditional program is usually executed as a staff and is repeated each year. Some examples of traditional programs are; MASA’s Halloween carnival, RHA’s ResLife week, Peer Mentor’s shindig, and South’s speak easy.

Program Requirements All student staff must plan and implement a recurring program for their specific community. This program may count towards the six-program minimum at Pro-Staff’s discretion.  A recurring program is one that is repeated multiple times in a semester. Some examples of a recurring program are; sundaes on Sundays, workout Wednesdays, monthly study nights, etc.

Program Requirements A program approval form must be submitted to your ProStaff through one week before any program. A program report must be written for each program within 48 hours of the program.

Grading Criteria Programs will be scored on a scale of 3-0, 3 being the highest. A program designed to get a three will strive to meet the following criteria: Incorporate and address the Residence Life Guiding Principles. Be thoroughly thought-out, well planned, and creatively advertised. Have resident involvement throughout the entire program. Meet community needs through on-going needs assessment. Be intentional and purposeful in identifying and meeting learning outcomes. Have adequate attendance from residents. Positively impact the community and residents.

Grading Criteria Programs will lose points for things such as: Poor advertising Little resident involvement/poor attendance Not being adequately planned Not being tied to resident needs Not fully incorporating a guiding principle

Grading Criteria A program may receive a zero for any or all of the following reasons: No resident involvement No meaningful impact on community or residents Not approved by ProStaff No advertising Not incorporating guiding principles

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Planning Brainstorming session –develop program topic and title Develop a general timeline and order of events Evaluate budget, get sponsors, bid to RHA Program approval

Programming Beginning to End ResLife Week LLC Casino Night Coordinating Schedule location and reserve equipment Create teaser advertisement Recruit residents Advertise; Facebook event, door fliers Incentives for attending program- Poker chips Team up with other resources, dining, AG Assign people shifts including set up and take down

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Executing Show up early enough to decorate and make it look nice Be there to welcome residents Make sure residents are engaged

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Finishing Send thank you cards Evaluate your efforts Fill out program report Turn in receipts