Living On-Campus
Diversity
Our residence halls are global, multicultural communities of individuals representing a diverse blend of backgrounds and academic interests. We strive to work and live together in an atmosphere of positive contact and mutual respect. Residence Life recognizes and values the commonalities and …
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CA and LCA Position Description
Community Advisor Position Description The community advisor will serve as a mentor/resource to all residents in their building. They will report to the residence director and contribute to the day-to-day operations and programming in the residence halls. Community Development Maintain regular …
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Living-Learning Communities
Community Standards The Community Standards Model is a concept developed by Dr. Terry Piper, and was first implemented at the University of Las Vegas, Nev. The driving principle of Community Standards is to provide an opportunity for members of a residential community to work together in creating a …
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Getting Involved in Your Hall and Campus
To get the most from your college experience, it is important to make good choices about the time you spend outside of class. With all the different organizations and clubs at Niagara University, you will find many ways to meet new people, improve your leadership skills, build self esteem, face …
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Role of Residence Life in Academics Living on campus is about learning. From having a roommate to figuring out how to study for college exams, the experience of living in a residence hall can have a huge influence on student learning and academic performance. Residence Life places great importance …
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Roommates
Tips for Living with Roommates Some roommates become very good friends, choosing to socialize and study together. Others become friends but spend time outside the room with different social groups. Still others do not become friends but accept each other as roommates and live compatibly together for …
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Residence Life is committed to providing students with a safe and secure environment where they can pursue their studies while learning about themselves and others in the community. Security in the residence halls is provided in a number of ways, but it is important that every student in our …
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