Important Upcoming Dates
September 1– September Rent is Due.
September 4– First Financial Aid
Disbursement of Funds
September 5- Refunds are sent to
Higher One
September 7 – Finally Friday (7PM,
Housing Courtyard)
September 8 - Student Tailgate (Cowboy
Stadium Lot E)
September 11– Integrity Workshop
(3PM, LaJeunesse room)
September 18 - Open SGA Meeting
(12PM, LaJeunesse)
For More Events go to
McNeeseResLife.Com
The Official Newsletter for MSU Housing
September 2012
Welcome Home!
After what seemed to be an endless summer we capped it off with another
successful move-in and first week of school. All of us here at McNeese
Res-Life hope that you enjoyed your time off but are now ready to enjoy
another great year filled with fun, awesome events and a great
community of staff and residents.
Have you become a Fan of our McNeese Housing & Res
Life page? Also, follow us on Twitter!
If you are one of the few that haven’t got the chance yet, take the time to
check us out. Our fans could win great prizes throughout the semester
and are first in line for the information and updates around our
department.
University Offices are closed Monday, September 3rd in
observance of Labor Day.
Classes will resume Tuesday, September 4th.
McNeese Res-Life wants to say “Welcome Back!”
Professional Staff
Marc Nichols, M.Ed Property Manager
Brian K. Roberson II, M.Ed
Director of Residence Life
Jared Lognion, M.Ed Accounts Manager
Jerlan Delmore Leasing consultant
Amaya Stevens
Leasing Consultant
Housing Office
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Phone
(O) (337) 475-5606 (F) (337) 562-6504
Visit Us on the Web www.McNeeseResLife.com
In case of Emergency
Lockout/Maintenance 1-877-867-8410
One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that while incoming freshmen often worry about tackling 15-page papers or getting invited to the best parties, avoiding conflict with a roommate is integral to a student's happiness in their first months on campus.
Ultimately, however, it doesn't matter how many common interests or habits you and your roommate might share. If you're unwilling to take the necessary steps to communicate, conflict will arise when stress levels spike. You don't have to be best friends with your roommate, but follow these five rules laid out by college housing officials to, at the very least, make the relationship cordial and conflict free.
Call, don't click. "Be more than an electronic friend," says Brian Roberson, director of residence life at McNeese State University. "Don't just rely on Facebook, Texting, Twitter, etc...to get to know someone. People are more than the pictures they post on social network sites.
Don't let problems pile up. No matter how well you might get along with someone, if you spend a majority of the day cooped up in a 300 to 400 square-foot room with them, their idiosyncrasies might start to grate your nerves. If they have a habit that annoys you, or there's a more serious problem, have an honest conversation, experts say, or risk unleashing a tirade near semester's end. The first one to know about a roommate conflict should be the roommate, Students often hold onto stuff and blurt it all out when things get to be too much.
You don't have to be best friends. There are a lucky few who form lifelong bonds with their freshman roommate, but according to college housing officials, it's not the norm. The only expectations you should have of your roommate is that they respect you and
the living space. Anything beyond that is a gift, not a mandate. "Most freshmen feel a pressure to become best friends with their roommates," says Brian Roberson. "This isn't necessary nor is it realistic. They merely have to live together. If the end result next May is that they are best friends, well, that's great."
Compromise. Many college freshmen arrive to school having grown used to having a room to themselves. However, that's usually not the case when living on campus, so be prepared to compromise, housing officials say. A steady give and take between you and your roommate will ease the tensions that can arise in a shared room. It is about sharing and coming up with workable compromises that both you and your roommate are comfortable with. Compromise does not have to mean sacrifice. It means working together with your roommate to determine the rules for your new living arrangement that you can both be comfortable with.
Set rules. Though it may be awkward at first, having a frank conversation with your roommate in the first few days in an effort to set some rules will prove to be helpful long term. Whether it be about cleaning the room, listening to music or having friends over, letting your roommate know what might make you uncomfortable is important. Roommates should discuss 'Can guys stay the night? Can girls stay the night?' Even if it is against campus policy for that to happen, be sure to have the conversation.
Remember always communicate with your roommate first. If you feel that there is no way of resolving the issues without mediation feel free to contact your community assistant, hall director or even myself, the Director of Residence Life, Brian Roberson.
“The problem is not the problem.
The problem is one's attitude about
the problem.
Brian K. Roberson, M.Ed Director of Residence Life, ext. 6505
Dear Residents,
Greetings from the McNeese State University Department of Housing and Residence Life. We know
many of you are having a positive experience while living on campus in your new home.
McNeese State University is a safety-conscious campus and keeping all community members safe has
long been a high priority. However, despite our best efforts, crime and acts of misconduct still do
occur. YOUR first line of defense is a combination of awareness and prevention. This means that YOU
can take specific action to prevent, or greatly reduce, the likelihood that YOU or another resident will
be a victim of a crime.
To report any crimes, incidents, or suspicious persons/activity, please contact University Police at
(337) 475-5711 or University Housing Services at (337) 475-5606. We are here to help.
Visitation by the opposite sex will be allowed only during the following times:
Sunday — Thursday 10:00am-12:00 midnight
Friday — Saturday 10:00am—1:00am
Any resident found in violation of this rule shall have disciplinary actions taken against them along
with being assessed a $50 fine for the 1st offense and a $100 fine for the 2nd offense. The 3rd offence
will result in further disciplinary actions as mandate by McNeese State University Director of Campus
life and possible eviction.
To Report Overnight Guest contact the on-call CA at (877) 867-8410
Sincerely,
Brian K. Roberson, M.Ed
Director of Residence Life
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