Programs

One of the main advantages in living on campus is Residential Life Programming. Student Staff plan a variety of activities and events throughout the year called "programs," which are designed to build friendly relationships and goodwill amongst floor, house, and building communities. These programs are geared to support residents in their academic pursuits, to provide leadership opportunities, and to help each resident develop as an individual.

Community Programs

Community Programs help you get to know your neighbors and make friends. They offer a broad range of recreational and social events specifically designed to enhance relationships among residents and develop feelings of community spirit, while maintaining an educationally supportive environment.

Both structured and unstructured Community Programs provide residents with needed study breaks and opportunities for camaraderie among residents of hall floors, suites, buildings, Sunset houses, and sometimes even entire Residential complexes. Community programs may range from TV or video nights in someone’s room, to skiing trips at Mammoth Mountain.

RAs and Student Government Officers are very always interested in finding out what kinds of community programs residents want. So, don’t be shy about making your wishes and opinions known and don’t be afraid to offer your help in creating, developing, planning, or assisting in these programs.

Leadership Programs

This program area is designed to acknowledge and promote the existing skills of a residents and facilitate the development of their leadership potential. These leadership programs are intended to recognize, develop, and utilize effective leadership techniques and capabilities which may be applied in daily life, both now and in the future. Participants will also discover leadership opportunities in the Residence Halls and on the campus at large.

Personal Growth Programs

Personal Growth Programs are educational programs that enable students to better understand themselves and how to effectively interact with their surrounding world. Some program objectives include: values clarification, career exploration, physical, mental and emotional competence, and appreciation for differences among others; appreciation of art and cultural expressions; and the ability to respond appropriately to a variety of situations.

Topics for these programs are virtually endless and residents are encouraged to suggest ideas for programs. Additionally, money is available to support any resident who wishes to implement an educational program in this or one of the other program areas. Your RA or PA can provide information about how to access these funds.