Programming Guide

A guide to a successful semester!

Procedure

Programming ideas Utilize wikispace, internet, RD staff, and fellow RA’s for ideas Try new programsBe CREATIVE!

Discuss program ideas with AC/SRA Fill out a funding request form (if needed) Building staff meetings All staff meetings

Create Publicity At least 1 week prior to event Catchy, TYPED, Colorful, Creative!

Night of Event Ensure all supplies needed are gathered BEFORE event Take attendance (Students must sign their own name on sheet!) Immediately following event fill out program evaluation form, and have it ready to

submit to AC/SRA.

Budgets

In order to receive funds for program A funding request form MUST be completed a week PRIOR to the

actual event. Funding will not be provided without completion of a funding request

form Once the funding form is submitted, your request will be reviewed and you will be

notified whether your request has been granted or not

Failure to submit a funding form will result in no reimbursement from the ResLife department

This form can be found on Wikispace!

Programming, what is required…

3 social programs 2 Weekend programs

ResLife Weekend Programs Each RA/SRA is required to sign up for a program, plan

the program, and execute the program on the assigned date.

See List of programs & dates

1 Community service program See Maria Fanning’s list of events Student Senate’s Highway Clean-up

First/Second Year Experience Buildings

Programming, what is required…

2 social programs 2 Weekend programs

ResLife Weekend Programs Each RA/SRA is required to sign up for a program, plan the program, and execute the

program on the assigned date. See List of programs & dates

1 Community service program 1 Departmental program

Independent Living Communities

Evaluations and Attendance

Program Evaluation Forms Complete proper paperwork immediately following program

Attendance sheet Student Feedback Form Program evaluation

Attach a copy of publicity (flyer, poster, whatever used) Attach attendance sheet Attach receipt

Along with funding form and any left over funds (if applicable)

Submit all paperwork to AC/SRA

All of these forms can be found on Wikispace!

Social Program

Social programs A planned event intended to help residents get to know one another and

promote community development within your hall Social Program ideas:

Game night Movie night Pizza Party

These programs can be targeted to a specific floor, or opened to the entire building

Educational Program

Educational programs A planned event intended to teach students something or provide

important information on a relevant topic Examples

Study tips Resume writing Go Green campaign Cookie baking Dance lessons Jewelry making

Community Service Program

Community Service Program This is an event that you plan that brings the students out of their

rooms, and helps out the local communities in one way or another.

Maria Fanning is a great contact person for community service programs and events

Student Senate hosts Highway Clean-up Thanksgiving Dinner 2012

Residence Life Department will be attending this event (required)

Weekend Programs

Weekend Programming Each RA will be assigned 2 weekend programs that he/she is responsible for

planning, organizing, publicizing, and attending

Every RA is encouraged to attend the weekend program, but you are only responsible for attending the 2 weekend programs assigned to you

You are able to switch weekend programs with another RA, ONLY IF: You and the person you switch with have an understanding of the requirements of the program You notify the SRA/AC that is on duty that weekend You fill out an RA switch form (Just like you would if you were switching on duty dates)

Departmental Programs

Departmental Programming This is programming that is designed to incorporate the entire Residence Life staff. The

Independent living crew is responsible for planning, organizing, and running this event.

How it will work Independent Living RA’s will meet and choose a topic for the month from a list of ideas

provided by AC Bobby They will then develop a few ideas of how the topic should be presented

They will also create a needs list, personnel list, and timeline in preparation for the event and submit that to AC Bobby

Once the program has begun to develop, the Independent living RA’s will present their plan of action to the entire ResLife staff during a monthly staff meeting

At the meeting The Independent Living crew will:

Assign other RA’s to specific tasks from their list Gather more insight and ideas from the entire staff Pick a date for the program