Residential Life at SHU

What is a "Program?"

If you have ever lived in a Residence Hall, chances are you’ve attended or at least been invited to attend a “program” put on by your RA’s.  So what exactly is a program and why do they matter so much?

RHD Ryan Greelish of Roncalli Hall provides a quick description:

Programming in residence halls is extremely beneficial in creating a safe and welcoming environment.  Programs provide opportunities to educate students about the outside community, themselves, and resources on campus.  A program can focus on a range of topics, for example self-reflection, service learning, diversity and academic content.  Resident Assistants are given a programming model to make sure that their programs hit a broad spectrum of thoughts, ideas, and information.  The areas they must incorporate are taken right from the University’s mission.  They include:
·         Knowledge of Self
·         Rooted in Faith
·         Educated in Mind
·         Compassionate of Heart
·         Response to Social and Civic Obligations
·         Able to respond to an ever-changing world
Every RA in the building must work each topic into at least one program within each semester.  This is to ensure that not only is community being built among residents but also that students are being enriched outside of the classroom.  When educational programming takes place, there is a richer community that exists, creating a better experience for all those involved.

Programs can be informative and fun, not to mention the occasional incentive of free food.  So what are you waiting for? Attend a program tonight!

Apply to be an RA/AA Today!

Do you consider yourself a leader among your peers?  Do you enjoy helping people? Are you looking for a great way to get involved on campus during your time at Sacred Heart University?  If you answered “yes!” to any of these questions, well do I have the job for you!

Okay, cheesy infomercial aside, it’s that time of year again when the Office of Residential Life has opened its Resident/Apartment Assistant application process. 

I’m sure you have at some point relied on your RA/AA to help you with something from being locked out of your room to signing in an overnight guest.  Our Student Staff is the first resource for residential students and if they can’t help they can definitely point you in the right direction to someone who can.  

Aside from being a helping hand, RA/AA’s make it their mission to build community within the residence halls through fun and educational events.  Perhaps you may have met your new best friend at a pizza party program in Merton Hall. Well, you can thank your RA for that!

As an RA at Sacred Heart myself I can speak from experience when I say it’s one of the best experiences you can have while in college.  Not only was I exposed to the endless resources and opportunities we have here at SHU but also I got to meet so many people I may have never gotten the chance to if I wasn’t their RA. 

I encourage you all to attend an information session within the next couple of weeks and apply to be a part of our SHUreslife family. Feel free to contact the Office of Residential Life, your RA/AA, or your RHD with any questions. 

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Apply now!

Information Sessions:
Thursday Jan 27th @ 3:30PM – Merton Great Room
Monday Jan 31st @ 7PM – Seton Hall first floor
Tuesday Feb 1st @ 8PM – Roncalli Hall Lobby
Wednesday Feb 2nd @ Noon – CWC Bldg. 2 Conference Room
Thursday Feb 3rd @ 8 PM Park Ridge Community Room
Monday Feb 7th @ 10AM Roncalli Hall Lobby
Wednesday Feb 9th @ 3PM Scholars Commons

Welcome to our Blog!

Hello all!

I hope this post finds you settled well into a new school year and relieved from the stress of mid-terms. 

The Sacred Heart University Residential Life staff is very excited to introduce our new blog.  We invite all current and prospective students to stay tuned for weekly updates, tips and tricks, and guest blogging from key residential figures.

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