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| On-Campus
Housing Newsletter |
January
2012 |
WINTER QUARTER IS HERE!
At SCU, there are many experiences designed to help your student grow. The Housing Office works in collaboration with the Office of Residence Life to provide a model living-learning environment for our residents. The Residence Life Team along with the Housing Team include professional and paraprofessional staff and faculty who strive to enhance your student's university experience. Our goal is to provide a living/learning environment that encourages academic achievement and student development. |
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2012 - 2013 On-Campus Housing Application opens for current Sophomores and Juniors
- On Wednesday, January 11th at 3:30pm the on-campus application opens to current Sophomores and Juniors (The application opens to current freshmen on March 1st).
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Sophomore and Junior roommate pairing social
- If your student is looking for on-campus housing roommates for the 2012-2013 academic year, encourage them to attend this event - January 9th from 7:00 - 8:30pm in Kennedy Commons. There will be a second social in late February.
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Dining Plan Changes : Students interested in changing their dining plan for Spring Quarter must do so by February, 17, 2012. The form is available on our website under the "Canceling or Changing Housing" link. No changes will be accepted outside of the open periods or once a quarter has started. Once a change had been made, it is made through the end of academic year unless changed again during another Dining Plan Change period. |
2012 - 2013 On-Campus Housing Information
Current Sophomores and Juniors
Application will be available on eCampus on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 3:30pm. Priority is based on the date and time application is submitted.
Available Accomodations for next year:
- University Villas – 1, 2, and 4 bedroom apartment singles
- Loyola apartments - 4 bedroom apartment singles
- daVinci apartments - 4 bedroom apartment singles
- Nobili Hall – 1 bedroom singles or doubles
Click on the topics below for more information.
Current Freshmen
Application will be available to current Freshmen on eCampus on Thursday, March 1st.
Available Accomodations for next year:
- Loyola suites - 4 bedroom suite doubles
- daVinci suites - 4 bedroom suite doubles
- Nobili Hall – 1 bedroom singles or doubles with bath
- Standard Doubles & Singles
- Alpha (Graham)
- Xavier (Sanfilippo Hall)
- Unity (McLaughlin and Walsh Hall)
- Cyphi (Swig Hall)
- Modern Perspectives (Dunne Hall)
- Communitas (Campisi and Bellarmine Hall)
More information on the application process will be available on our website in mid January.
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Upcoming
Dates
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| Jan. 9: Apartment Mate Social for current Sophomores and Juniors. |
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11: Current Sophomores and Juniors can begin applying for housing for the 2012-2013 academic year. |
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16 : Room change request forms due by 5pm to the Housing Office |
| Feb.
15 : Housing Application closes for current Sophomores and Juniors; community placement notifications begin to go out |
Feb.
17 : Dining plan change request forms for Spring quarter due by 5pm to the Housing Office
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| Feb. 29: 2nd Apartment Mate Social for current Sophomores and Juniors. |
Click
Here for a list of all the important dates for
the year. |
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Student Leadership Positions
Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs) and Assistant Area Coordinator(AACs) Applications are currently available and are due Tuesday, January 10th by 4:00pm.
Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs) assist the Resident Directors (RD) and serve as a member of a
Residential Learning Community (RLC) Leadership Team. ARDs assist with the development and
implementation of a student development program that reflects the Jesuit mission of the University, namely
development of the whole person. ARDs contribute to the development of a community of scholars in their
RLC by assisting the academic and personal development of residents and Community Facilitators (CFs),
advising Community Council, supervising service desk operations, assisting in RLC operations, and by
promoting and supporting an inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored.
Additionally, ARDs are expected to know and uphold University policies and community standards, effectively
respond to and manage emergency / crisis situations via participation in campus-wide duty rotation, work
collaboratively to build community, mentor staff, and role model responsible citizenship in the RLC and on
and off campus.
The following document describes the job responsibilities, qualifications and conditions of employment, and
compensation for the ARD position. Once assigned to an RLC, the expectations of the ARD role may be
adapted to reflect the different needs, focus/theme, and unique character of the RLC. Students selected for
the ARDposition are expected to complete formation, as outlined by the Resident Director, including activities
during Spring and Fall Formation. students can apply for 2012 - 2013 on-campus housing via eCampus. Current freshmen will be eligible to live in the new Alpha community. Priority will be given to current Alpha community members.
Assistant Area Coordinators (AACs) assist the Area Coordinator (AC) and serve as part of the University
Villas Staff Team. AACs contribute to the development of the community by assisting with the personal
development of residents and student staff. AACs supervise Neighborhood Representatives, service desk
operations, advise the Neighborhood Council, assist with building operations, and promote and support an
inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored. Additionally, AACs are expected to
know and uphold University policies and community standards, effectively respond to and manage
emergency/crisis situations via participation in campus-wide duty rotation, work collaboratively to build
community, mentor staff, and role model responsible citizenship in the community and on and off campus.
The following document describes the job responsibilities, qualifications and conditions of employment, and
compensation for the AAC position. Students selected for the AAC position are expected to complete
formation, as outlined by the Area Coordinator, including activities during Spring and Fall Formation.
Click Here to read more about the job descriptions and to download the application.
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LINKS
TO POPULAR CAMPUS DEPARTMENTS |
There
are so many resources for SCU online. Here are a few that
you might find useful: |
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Dining
Services: View café menus, hours
of operation, catering options, special events and much
more.
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Campus
Bookstore: The Campus Bookstore is the
place to find apparel, spirit items, and gifts to show
your SCU pride!
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Campus
Calendar:
This list of lectures, meetings, performances, concerts,
and other events on the SCU Campus is updated regularly
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Billing:
Link to navigating billing and student accounts.
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******Did you know?***
Residence Halls do not close for Spring Break: March 26 - 30th.
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Questions or comments? E-mail us at housing@scu.edu
or call (408) 554-4900
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