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University of

Wisconsin-River Falls

Program of the Year

GLACURH Regional Leadership Conference 2017 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Table of Contents: Table of Contents 1

Overview 2

Planning/Organization 3

Schedule of Events 4

Goals 5

Positive Impact 6

Straight from the Rink 7

Funding/Budget 8

Adaptability 9

Evaluation of the Program 10

Evolution of the Program 11

Goals for the Future 12

Letter of Support 13


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Overview: Falcon’s on Ice 2017 was a collaborative effort between the Residence Hall

Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) in partnership

with our Campus Recreation. This event generally takes place a week before finals,

just to give students a way to relax. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)

RHA facilitated the planning of the program, along with the communication and

funding of this program.

Overall, the program was received really well by the campus with about 225 UWRF

Students in attendance. Many students were excited for the free skate rental that

was provided, as well as the Winter fixings of Hot Chocolate and cookies. The event

also came after a Women’s Hockey Game and also offered a dodgeball tournament

to go along with the event

This last year’s program was a unique opportunity because it allowed Campus

Recreation to showcase the newly remodeled W. H. Hunt Arena. With the newly

remodeled Ice Rink it allowed students to have a fun, safe, enjoyable experience.

The unique collaboration between NRHH/RHA with our Campus Recreation, allows

NRHH/RHA to put on a fun and unique event that allowed students to try something

out that they may have never tried out before without having to “spend” any money

to try the new event.


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Planning/Organization:

Starting in the beginning of November, when the RHA Advisor and Programming

Coordinator for RHA met to get the basics of the event set into stone. Once they

had the basics all set in stone the RHA Advisor gave free reign to the

Programming Coordinator and her Committee to get the details all hammered

out. Within the First week of getting the date all set the Programming

Coordinator really took charge of the rest of the planning. She had taken on this

program and planning with a committee, she really strived and showed her true

leadership qualities within this role.

By Mid-November, the Programming Coordinator had nailed out the details of

the poster design by working with our institution’s Graphic Design Department.

The posters were done and put up within the Residence Halls by mid-November

and advertising had began through the posters as well as campus television.

The Programming Coordinator had also gotten in contact with Campus

Recreation to reserve W. H. Hunt Arena so that RHA could put this event on.

With the confirmation of Hunt Arena being reserved, the program was set to be

put on.

Prior to the event starting the RHA Executive Board, went shopping for cookies

from Best Maid Cookies and Hot Chocolate mix. Once they had that the program

was all set and ready to go to set up and open the program up to the public.


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Schedule of Events:

Prior to the event there was a

UWRF Women’s Hockey game.

After the Hockey game had

finished there was a brief

moment to clean post game, but

then it was right back to the event

to allow students the most “ice

time” that they could get.

8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Set-up

9:00 PM-9:30 PM: Final Checks and Walk-Throughs

9:30 PM-10:30 PM: Dodgeball Tournament

9:30 PM-10:30 PM: Hot Cocoa and Cookies

10:30 PM: Ice Rink Cleaned/Resurfaced

9:30 PM-11:30 PM: Falcons on Ice Event

11:30 PM-12:00 AM: Clean-up


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Goals: To provide a fun and safe night for students to try

out a new activity for no cost to them

To offer alternative late-night, substance free

events for students to experience

Strengthen partnerships between RHA and NRHH,

as well as create a partnership with Campus

Recreation.

Allow UWRF students a

new and innovative way

to try new interests in

Campus Recreation.


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Positive Impact: One positive effect of Falcon’s on Ice had is it allowed students to

have a fun and exciting evening to destress before finals. Falcons

on Ice also allowed students to try something new and without

any personal cost to them besides anywhere from one to two

hours of their night. Those students in attendance of the event

were given a unique opportunity for growth and a chance to

explore an option for personal health, all while having fun.

Another positive effect that Falcon’s on Ice had on campus was it

allowed Campus Recreation to showcase their newly remodeled

W. H. Hunt Arena. With UWRF Campus Recreation undergoing a 48

million dollar building,

Falcon’s on Ice got to

showcase the first phase

of the remodel.


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Straight from the Rink:


“Falcons on Ice was such a fun and unique program put on by NRHH/RHA! My friends and I were able to bond even more because of this event!”

~Ashley Bredeson, Resident

“Falcon’s on Ice allowed me as a resident to bond even more with my floormates as well as my RA. We got to try something new without the financial aspect of a new activity!” ~Carly Willette,

“Being a Resident Assistant, Falcon’s on Ice allowed me to introduce my new residents to the rest of the floor as well as allow first-year students to explore a new area on campus.”

~Nate Day, Resident Assistant

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Funding Sources: All funding came from the RHA Programming Fund for the year.

Cookies were offered by Best Maid Cookies. RHA also got a

discounted rate (50% off) from Campus Recreation for rental of W.

H. Hunt Arena.


W. H. Hunt Arena Rental $180.00/2 hours

Ice Skate Rental $250.00

Best Maid Cookies (15 bags) $50.00

Hot Chocolate $50.00 _______________________________________

Total Expenses $530.00

Budget:

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Adaptability:

Falcon’s on Ice can easily be incorporated on just about

any campus that has an Ice Rink. Besides the space required, it is suggested that there are no outside fees

for students to pay to encourage their attendance. Specifically, for Falcon’s on Ice, students were able to use

ice skates and indulge in some treats all for free. This can be easily adapted for other programs because they can

provide refreshments and supplies without a charge. This

event also demonstrates the importance of partnering and co-hosting an event with other departments or

offices across campus. This creates ties between departments and creates a campus-wide bond. Since this

program is easily adaptable, all universities can add their own twists to the program to make them more creative

and inclusive for members of said universities.


10 Evaluation of the Program:

Overall the program was ran very well. The RHA Advisor met

with Campus Recreation post program and Campus Recreation

said that the event went very well and that post program clean

up was quick and easy and was cleaned accordingly.


The RHA Executive Board hosted a debriefing session and

gathered feedback from the Hall Councils and other groups

that were involved as well as the students that attended the

event. One set-back that student had mentioned was having to

wait for ice skates at times. The RHA Executive Board didn’t

see that much of a set-back, but rather a good problem

because of the massive success of the event.

11 Evolution of the Program:


Falcon’s on Ice has been going on since

2012 where it started as a way to try

something new. It has since evolved to

being an event that offers free skate

rental and snacks for students and is also

a way for students to de-stress before

Finals Week comes up in the following

week or two.

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Goals for the Future:

With Falcon’s on Ice having started in 2012, the goal is to

keep this program alive and “well.” This event was

designed so that Resident Assistants can bring their

residents and have a fun easy program to help alleviate

stress of preparing for finals as well as closing week.

A future goal of Falcon’s on Ice is to incorporate new

activities into the program and continue to foster the

healthy relationship that NRHH/RHA has with Campus

Recreation. With the newly renovated Falcon Center, there

are numerous amounts of new activities that can be

incorporated like an updated Rock Wall, Basketball, Track,

Exercise Classrooms and so many more options, that

RHA/NRHH would like to try and incorporate into this

program.


13 Letter of Support


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