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Community Development

You mean I have to care about these people? . Community Development . Community Goals. Guiding Principles of Residence Life Aggies Think, Care, Act . What is a Community? . From Merriam-Webster Online: Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ty Pronunciation: kə -ˈ myü-nə-tē

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Community Development

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  1. You mean I have to care about these people? Community Development

  2. Community Goals • Guiding Principles of Residence Life • Aggies Think, Care, Act

  3. What is a Community? From Merriam-Webster Online: Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ty Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē\ 1: a unified body of individuals b: the people with common interests living in a particular area; c: an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location d: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society e: a group linked by a common policy 2: society at large 3 a: joint ownership or participation b: common character :likenessc: social activity :fellowshipd: a social state or condition

  4. Community Basics • Standards • Trust • Recognition • Social Interaction

  5. Community Standards • Community Living Declarations • How do you set the example? • How can a community bounce back from weak standards? • What standards are negotiable in our communities?

  6. Tools for Setting Standards • Floor Welcome Meetings (singles) • New Resident Orientation (married) • Community Mission Statements • Roommate Agreements • Community Walk-Throughs • Area Government

  7. Trust • First Impressions • What can you do to build rapport during the first few weeks of school? • Policy Enforcement • Be consistent and explain the rationale behind policies. • Confidentiality • Err on the side of caution.

  8. Recognition • Why should we recognize community members? • What should we recognize them for? • How can we recognize them? • OTMs • Bulletin boards • Area newsletters • Thank you notes • RHA recognition parties

  9. Social Interaction • 5 Minute Rule • The more social connections a student makes, the more likely he or she is to succeed in school. Effective connections require at least five minutes of communication between individuals. • How can you facilitate five-minute interactions between residents?

  10. Tools for Social Interaction • Six-Week Curriculum • Roster Spreadsheets

  11. Tools for Social Interaction • Availability Hours • Five hours a week • Should be in your room with door open • Use time to complete ResLife work • Post hours on door and stick to them! • Visiting Hours • Three hours a week (minimum) • Actively visit residents and initiate conversations

  12. Tools for Social Interaction • Interest surveys • Lounges and common areas • Spontaneous discussions • Community committees • Intramural sports • Programming

  13. Ice Breaker Brainstorm!!!

  14. Community Assessment • How do I know when I’ve built a strong community?

  15. Tuckman’s Stages 5th Stage added later: Adjourning It’s important to create opening and closing experiences for your community.

  16. The Empowered Community • Blame vs. Responsibility • Information Poor vs. Information Rich • Pranks vs. Service • Skipping Programs vs. High Attendance

  17. Hey Returning Staff! What New Tool will you Implement in Your community?

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