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Issue #22 February 2006 |
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Related Articles Winthrop University Residence Life Office Residence Hall Amenities and Resources
"At some point during this year your
student may talk with you about moving off campus for the next year. We want to provide you with some talking
points to help you with your conversation as to why it is to your student’s
advantage to live on campus. From Around the Campus
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Consider CONVENIENCE – Students have a busy schedule. Living in the residence halls ensures that
they will be close to classes, extracurricular activities, Crawford Health
Services, BETTER GRADES - The Department of Residence Life is committed to
providing students with the resources and environment to complement their
academic work. Research indicates that
when students live on campus, they tend to achieve higher grades and are more
likely to complete college and graduate. DINING SERVICES – Four dining service locations offer a variety of
food on a daily basis including name brands such as Bene Pizza, Subway, Freshens Yogurt and Ice Cream, Orville
and Wilbur’s Chicken and SAFETY & SECURITY - All residence halls have offices, which are open 24
hours a day. Security Assistants monitor
entrances/exits with the help of cameras and door alarm systems. All rooms are equipped with smoke detectors
and fire extinguishers are located throughout the halls and in all kitchens. FRIENDSHIPS - On-campus living provides a greater opportunity to
meet other students and develop lifelong friendships. Off-campus students frequently complain of
loneliness and feeling left out of the fun of campus life. ROOM CHANGE POLICY - The Department of Residence Life has a liberal room
change policy. There is the opportunity
to make room changes after classes begin and throughout the year. RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF - All residence halls have Resident Assistants living
on every floor. They are available to
help with problems and coordinate educational and social programming. LIFESTYLE OPTIONS - Special residence hall floors have been designated
as Academic Success Communities featuring Learning for Life, Environmental
Issues, Healthy “U” and Honors Housing.
Tobacco free floors and a variety of visitation plans are also offered. FREE LAUNDRY – Don’t worry about your
students bringing home piles of dirty laundry because they can do all the free
laundry that they want in the residence halls.
ROOM MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS – Your student doesn’t have
to worry about paying for repairs or finding someone to fix a broken pipe or an
electrical socket in their room. They
simply report the problem to the residence hall office. So, when you come to visit, your limited time
won’t include handyman work. MICROFRIDGE® - There is a MicroFridge® (microwave/freezer/refrigerator unit) provided at no
extra charge in every resident’s room as part of the basic room
furnishings. That means there is no need
to be concerned about moving refrigerators and microwaves during checkins and
checkouts. EAGLEVISION – LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - On-campus students have many opportunities for
involvement. Each building has a hall
council and all residents are automatically members of the Resident Students'
Association. Important Residence Life Information to Help You! We hope your student has
enjoyed their residence hall experience so far and has made progress toward
their academic goals. Below is the
2005-2006 Residence Hall Opening and Closing Calendar for your use. Fall Break Thanksgiving Break
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