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MONMOUTH UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF
RESIDENTIAL LIFEThe Residential Experience
Presented By: Raymond D. Gonzalez
Associate Director for Residential Life
Responsible for students residing in 11 on-campus residence halls, 3 on-campus apartment complexes and 3 off-campus apartment complexes
Provide personal and developmental support to residential students
Assist in the development of a community within a floor, wing and building for students to: Learn Grow developmentally Meet new people Mediate conflict Interact with classmates Identify with peers Experience college life in a safe and exciting way!
The Role of the Office of Residential Life
Leadership Team consisting of 2 Associate Directors and 1 Assistant Director
6 Full-time Area Coordinators Staff Members 1st Responders 24/7-365 Supervise Areas Foster Community Train/Advise Student Staff Work with MU Community
50+ Para-Professionals Upper-class students Responsible role models 2.5 GPA or better Show ability to lead
Staffing
Students are Adults– They must know and understand the Student Code of
Conduct– Residence Hall Guidebook and Housing Contract– Contributing members of their floor, suite and residence
hall community– Ask questions and utilize resources on-campus
Respect– Each other, the staff and the community they live in
This is their “Home” now – Personal Accountability See it, Hear it, Report it…Look out for each other Respect MUPD and the building Staff Sign-up for Connect-Ed It is not “OK” to let strangers in Fire Safety – Fire Drills and Equipment
Our Expectation of Residents
Parent Traps: Advice for the whole family
Remember To… Allow your student to experience the
new environment on his/her own Call before you visit and meet in the
lobby Pay close attention to what your
student says and urge them to talk to someone on-campus if needed
Discuss privacy and FERPA with your student since by law, the University cannot release certain information without consent from the student
Reiterate to your student that they need to be active and responsible for addressing their hurdles
Accept that your student may falter during this time of growth and that the University staff shall help them along their way of personal development
Try to Avoid… Dining or socializing with your
student during the crucial first few weeks where he/she needs to be bonding with their peers
Popping in unannounced because your student will be active and engage in a lot of impromptu activities
Assuming that your student will “get over” a romantic break-up, death of a friend, or other personal crisis
Expecting the University to inform you of financial, academic, discipline and/or health problems
Jumping into protection mode and trying to fix any and all problems your student may encounter
“My child is an angel! They would never…”
Move-In and Adjustment Home Sickness Setting Boundaries and Exploring… New Friends and Old Friends Learning about Roommates/Community Dealing with Confrontation Testing the Rules Semester Break
The Fall Semester
Returning to Campus Dealing with the previous fall Spring Break Planning Adjusting Priorities – Academic and Social
Planning for the next Fall Handling Relationships Going Home
Spring Semester
Encourage them to Share Ideas/Backgrounds
Getting Involved Respecting Each Other Managing Time and Avoiding Distractions Becoming a Responsible Participant Knowing how to use resources More Talk – less TEXT Identify Potential Obstacles Set-up and check MU email!
Help Your Student Be a Successful Community Member
Year 1: Assigned by the Office of Residential Life based on the information provided on their housing contract (music, studying, etc.)
Year 2: Housing Selection System for on-campus housing Year 3 and 4
Housing Selection System for on-campus housing Application process for University Sponsored off-
campus housing Housing assignments will be mailed out on or around July
5th. This will include the roommate(s) name, phone number and address
Assignments are random and we are unable to accommodate specific building requests
Housing at Monmouth University
QUESTIONS?
We can be reached at 732-571-3465, Monday through Friday, 8:45am – 5:00pm or via email at
Reslife@monmouth.edu
@MonmouthResLife
Monmouth University Office of Residential Life
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