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Evaluation of Fall 2008 Residence Life Plan Implementation

Assessment of the Fall 2008 Residence Life Plan implementation by the Faculty Senate with emphasis on voluntary participation, respect for personal beliefs, and social opportunities for students.

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Evaluation of Fall 2008 Residence Life Plan Implementation

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  1. Student Life Committee of theFaculty Senate Assessment of Implementation of Fall 2008 Residence Life Plan

  2. Charge of the Committee • To Assess the implementation of the Fall 2008 Residence Life Plan approved by the Faculty Senate in the Spring of 2008. • Methodology • Open Forums in Residence Halls & Student Centers • Questions on Resident Hall Survey • Focus group with Residents

  3. Open Forums • George Reed • Staff Welcoming • Programs Voluntary • Privacy and rights respected • Programs not helpful in development as college student • Limited socialization opportunities • Perkins Student Center • Rodney Complex

  4. I understand that attending residence hall programs is voluntary. (55.5%) (36.7%) (5.8%) (1.4%) (0.6%)

  5. When I participated in residence hall programs or activities, I felt my personal beliefs, opinions, and values were respected. (27.9%) (34.7%) (34.5%) (2.1%) (0.8%)

  6. Residence Life staff members respect my personal beliefs, opinions, values, and privacy. (41.9%) (38.6%) (17.1%) (1.9%) (0.6%)

  7. As a result of Residence Life efforts (e.g. bulletin boards, recycling bins, energy use reminders, etc.) I learned more about environmental sustainability. (16.3%) (37.5%) (26.5%) (12.9%) (6.9%)

  8. Residence hall activities such as intramurals, pizza parties, movie nights, dances and ice cream socials provided many opportunities for me to meet other students. (16.8%) (34.7%) (30.5%) (11.7%) (6.3%)

  9. Residence Life staff members have created a welcoming atmosphere in my residence hall. (34.6%) (43.2%) (15.2%) (5.5%) (1.5%)

  10. Residence Hall programs provided a supportive environment for my academic success. (19.1%) (36.2%) (32.3%) (9.2%) (3.2%)

  11. Residence Hall programs informed me and contributed to my personal development as an individual. (13.5%) (26.6%) (40.1%) (12.5%) (7.3%)

  12. Residence Life promoted a safe living environment. (39.9%) (44.1%) (13.3%) (2.2%) (0.7%)

  13. Focus Groups • Responses support data collected via the online survey in regards to: • Voluntary • Respecting views • Environmental Sustainability

  14. Focus Group • Suggestions • Continue and increase funding for the social events. • More competitive events between floors (e.g. Door decorating) Not just sports. • Promote interaction in the suite environment • More unique educational events. • Listen to needs and interests of residence and offer programs to meet those needs. • Respect difference across dorms • Class • Types of Dorms • Promote informal interaction by resident assistant with residents.

  15. Overall Findings • Does not appear the major concerns from last year were evident in the Fall • Voluntary • Respect of Views • Environmental Sustainability • More Focus on the social experience for residents and more funds available for such programs. • Offer programs in which students are interested. • High “No Opinion” Responses

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