Residence Life JournalPhilosophy of the Residence Life Program

T he expressed purpose of the residence life program here at Thaddeus Stevens College of

Technology is to foster self-development, good citizenship and democratic principles. These goals are accomplished through acquisition of decision-making

skills on the part of the student and through emulation and promotion of values inclusive of respect to fellow students, honesty and the involvement of students in

the residence hall governing structure.The residence life program also seeks to create an

environment of understanding and appreciation for the values of students from diverse backgrounds. It is

through the development of this kind of sensitivity that students grow personally, which impacts directly on

other program purposes of citizenship and emulation of democratic principles set forth in the College’s mission

and purpose.

October 2012 - Vol. 1 Issue 2

T he purpose of the Residence Life Journal is to provide a newsletter that centers around the Residence Life Program.

The journal is informative, educational and strives to promote the overall mission of the college within a resident life setting and to

be the benefit of the campus community at large.

Homecoming Week

A special congratulation goes out to the Newly Elected Residence Hall Council for the Fall of 2012 and the Spring of 2013. This elected council will represent all of the residence halls, which includes approximately 397 resident students.

Elected Council Members for Brenner, Bourne & Metzger Halls:Sophomores:

Whitney Reed, Autumn Moore, Christy Steed, Toby Timlin, Abby Cook, Nathan Rinehart

Freshmen:Tahir Ingram, Isaac Jensen, Miranda Robinson, Megan Gordon,

Sara Dunmire

Elected Council Members for Armstrong Hall:Sophomores:

Joseph Miller, Brandon Devlin, Austin Cseh, Eric Fick, Joshua FlottFreshmen:

James Smitheman, Andrew Hummel, Marquise Brown, David Hawk

Elected Council Members for Herrington Hall:Sophomores:

Tanner Wilson, Justin Brandt, Americo (Rickey) Cianciulli, Matthew Kilmer, Jeff Washington

Freshmen:Shaun Figueroa, Michael Leonard, Kurt Montgomery, Justin Brown

ELECTED RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL

Upcoming EventsMark Your Calendar!

Phi Theta Kappa assisting people signing up for Toys for Tots of Lancaster County on the following Tuesday’s from

6:00-8:00pm: October 9th

October 16thOctober 23rdOctober 30thNovember 6th

November 13th

Bowling Night!Free for Phi Theta Kappa Students

Thursday, November 1 starts at 7:00pmRocky Springs

Can bring a friend or significant other - prices for those individuals are as follows:

$4.50- 1 game including shoe rental$7.00- 2 games including shoe rental$9.50- 3 games including shoe rental

Contact Mike DeGroft for more information/questions

Want information, activities, meeting times etc. about your club? Feel free to email me at awcook@stevenscollege.edu

Dates To Remember

Wednesday, October 24: Joint Residence Hall Council Meeting

8:00 p.m. LRC Seminar Room

Saturday, October 27: Open HouseTuesday, November 13: Sophomore RegistrationThursday, November 15: Freshmen Registration

Check Out The College Store*!NEW ITEMS!!

Thursday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Monday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pmWednesday: 8:00am–12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00 pm

*Located Behind Ayres Alumni HouseEnter from Kreider Parking Lot

Important Names & Numbers

*Campus Security 717-396-7165

*Dr. Bob Cooper Director of Residence Life 717-299-7564

*Office of Student Services 717-299-7752

*Debra Schuch Disabilities Services Coordinator/Counselor 717-299-7408

Fall has just begun as summer slowly dissipates Autumn has special exquisiteness

A truly spectacular experienceWatching the trees change from a deep luscious green to varieties of gold,

yellow and redSensation of air getting colderMemories of lying on the sand

Hearing the crashing wavesThe sun warming my body

Now, the warmth is absentCrunchy leaves as you walk by pumpkins of corn fields

Warm apple cider seals your soulArrival of a long cold winter begins. Poem and Picture

By: Abby Cook

Director’s Corner

Care To Share Comments?

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.”~ William Cullen Bryant ~

The wonders of fall…Soon the campus will be filled with the marvels of fall. As you walk from one building to another, you will experience an explosion of color as the leaves put on their brilliant robes as if to announce to the world the very splendor of God. Some things I look forward to are the feel of a warm sweater, the smell of pumpkin pie, the warmth of hot chocolate or a mug of hot apple cider with a nice stick of cinnamon within it. Ah

yes…. I love the fall… -Dr. Cooper

D r. Bob Cooper oversees the entire Residence Life Department and has been the Director of

Residence Life here at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for close to 20 years. He continues to teach students in Leadership Principles and has received the Student Congress Executive Officer’s Award for his contribution and commitment to improving the lives of students. Dr. Cooper is also a veteran of the Vietnam Era, and has traveled to over 42 countries and 21 islands. As the Director of Residence Life, he strongly believes that a positive residence life experience is advantageous to the total educational experience.

Feel Free To Email Me at:awcook@stevenscollege.edu

Abigail Cook - Student InternSophomore Studying Graphic Communications & Printing

Technology