Campus Living (Office of Residence Life) - Kean University

Campus Living
Office of Residence Life
www.kean.edu/~reslife
Kean University

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10 Reasons to Live on Campus
Get better grades
Living on campus gives students the
ability to live with their study group
and within a short walk to the library.
Who wouldn’t do well in class?
Develop your independence
Residential living allows you to
develop your own character, take
responsibility for your actions and
discover yourself.
2Hassle-free billing
3With off campus living, there is rent,
gas, electricity, water, cable, internet
and much more. While living on
campus, there are no hidden fees
and all of these utilities and more are
included in your housing rate.
Make college life easier
4The convenience of living right
on campus is priceless. You have
everything right at your finger tips
and within a short walk so there is
no excuse for not getting to class.
Make friends and feel connected
Make strong connections to the people
you meet in the residence halls and at
Kean University because both will be a
part of your life for years to come.
5Broaden your horizons
6Living on campus you will be able
to meet and experience different
cultures right in the residence
halls, so make sure you get to know
all your new neighbors and don’t
be afraid to try new things.
Build leadership skills
7Get involved in all of the clubs and
organizations that are on campus so
you can strengthen your leadership
skills before you tackle the job
market.
Know what’s happening
8Be sure to stay up-to-date on events
that are taking place on campus.
Many departments host activities so
it is a great place to see faculty and
classmates out of the classroom.
Pursue your interests
9Be apart of programs that are centered
around students. The Office of
Residence Life hosts programs with
resident students in mind so take part
in them and meet new people!
Feel at home
Familiarize yourself with the
surroundings and make Kean
University as comfortable to walk
10 around as your childhood home. Let
Kean become your new ‘home sweet
home.
Office of Residence Life
The Office of Residence Life views
residence hall living as a vital element
of the total educational process. Our
residence halls are communities where
students can explore new ideas, meet
different people, engage in responsible
behavior and experience new found
freedom. Residence Hall living
provides a multicultural opportunity for students. It’s an opportunity for
students to gain a variety of personal learning experiences to supplement and
enhance their academic development. We help students meet their needs
and potential through responsible programming and effective use of available
resources.
Office of Residence Life Staff
The main office is staffed by a Director,
an Associate Director for Facilities and
Operations, an Assistant Director for
Training and Development, and a Facilities
and Housing Coordinator. In addition, our
support staff consists of three Administrative
Assistants and student Customer Service
Representatives, each knowledgeable regarding residence life policies and
procedures and the entire campus. The Office of Residence Life is located on the
first floor of Whiteman Hall.
Each residence hall is assigned an experienced, trained Residence Hall
Director who has either an advanced degree or is working toward completion
of a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field in the helping
profession. The Residence Hall Director is responsible for the overall
operation of the facility. They maintain office hours Monday through
Friday in the Community Center, located on the first floor of each building.
Undergraduate paraprofessionals, Resident Assistants, are assigned to
each floor of the residence halls to provide peer counseling, administrative
assistance, program development and mediation. They are the residents’ first
contact for problems, concerns and questions. Security staff, Desk Assistants
and professional security staff are stationed at the front doors of each hall 24
hours a day 7 days a week. They monitor the flow of traffic by residents and
their guests within the residence halls.
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Living Accommodations
New Freshman Residence Hall (Freshman only)
Opening September 2009
Whiteman & Dougall Halls (Freshman only)
▪▪ The new freshman residential
Room size:
facility will consist of traditional
16’6” x 11’
style suites designed with two
Bathroom
double bedrooms connected by a
size:
common area. The suites share a
7’4” x 6’
private bathroom with a shower.
toilet, vanity
An additional vanity sink will
and shower
be located in the common area
included
outside the bedrooms.
▪▪ This new facility will
accommodate approximately New Freshman Residence Hall
420 freshman students with two
▪▪ The suites are equipped with
students per room, four students per
an individually controlled air
suite.
conditioning system.
▪▪ Each bedroom comes furnished with
beds, wardrobes, desks, desk chairs
and a small refrigerator (additional Amenities
refrigerators are not permitted). ▪▪ The facility will feature a main
lounge on the first floor with
▪▪ Each residential floor contains 15
flat screen TV’s, a game room,
suites, 2 resident assistants and a
flexible multipurpose rooms, and
floor lounge with a flat screen TV.
a laundromat style laundry room.
▪▪ Whiteman
and Dougall
Halls consist
of traditional
style suites
designed with
two double
bedrooms
connected by a semi-private
bathroom.
▪▪ Together, Whiteman and
Dougall Halls accommodate
approximately 240 students.
▪▪ Each bedroom comes
furnished with beds, dressers,
wardrobes, desks, desk chairs,
and one small refrigerator
(additional refrigerators are
Whiteman and Dougall Halls
not permitted).
Room size:
▪▪ One microwave is allowed in 16’ x 12’ plus 2 closets 2’ x 3’
each room.
Bathroom size:
▪▪ Lounge areas are available 7’ x 5’ toilet, vanity and shower included
throughout each hall.
▪▪ Dougall Hall contains a 24-hour computer lab on the first floor.
Note: Whiteman and Dougall Hall are 4 stories buildings and are not equipped with
elevator service.
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New Upperclassman Residence Hall (Upperclass/Transfer Students only)
Opening September 2009
▪▪ This new apartment style
upperclassman residence hall can
accomodate 408 students.
▪▪ A variety of upperclassman
apartments are available. Most
contain two double bedrooms, but
suites with three double bedrooms
or four single bedrooms are also
available.
▪▪ The living room area is furnished
with one three-seat couch and one
single seat couch, two end tables
and a TV stand.
▪▪ The kitchen area is furnished with
a round dining table, four chairs,
a full-size refrigerator, cabinet
storage space, sink area and a
microwave unit.
▪▪ Each bedroom comes furnished
with beds, wardrobes, desks, and
desk chairs.
▪▪ The apartments are equipped
with an individually controlled air
conditioning system.
Amenities
▪▪
The first floor of the facility
contains a main lounge with
student mailboxes flat screen
TV’s, vending machines, flexible
multipurpose room, game room,
centralized laundromat style
laundry room, and a community
center that houses the Residence
Hall Director’s Office.
▪▪ Also within the first floor of the
building is a 300-seat “all-youcare-to-eat”
style cafeteria and
50-seat screening room.
▪▪ Computer lab designed for both
laptops and desktops.
Bartlett, Burch, Rogers and Sozio Halls (Upperclass/Transfer Students only)
▪▪ Bartlett, Burch, Rogers and Sozio Halls are
apartment style buildings and accommodate
approximately 1,000 students with four
residents per apartment.
▪▪ Each apartment has
two bedrooms, one
private bathroom
and a living room/
kitchen area.
▪▪ The living room
area is furnished
with one threeseat
couch and
one single-seat
couch, two end tables and a TV stand.
▪▪ The kitchen area is furnished with a
round dining table, four chairs, a fullsize
refrigerator, cabinet storage space,
sink area and a microwave unit.
▪▪ A community kitchen is located on the
first floor of each of these residence
halls and consists of two stoves, a
toaster oven, coffee maker, couches
and a large flat-panel TV.
▪▪ Each bedroom comes furnished
with beds, wardrobes, desks, and
desk chairs.
▪▪ The apartments are equipped with an
air cooling system.
Bartlett, Burch, Rogers and Sozio Halls
Kitchen size: 23’ x 10’
Hallways size: 4’ x 16’
Each bedroom size: 10’ x 17’
Bathroom size: 5’ x 6’
▪▪ A community center that houses
the Residence Hall Director’s Office,
student mailboxes, a lounge with
vending machines and a TV is also
located on the first floor.
Typical Double Bedroom Apartment
New Upperclassman Residence Hall
Living Room size: 11’ x 16’6”
Each bedroom size: 11’ x 16’6”
Bathroom size: 7’4” x 6’
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Residence Life Programs and Services
Shuttle Van
A 20-passenger van is in operation for the
residential population. This free service is
available for resident students only and a Kean
University Cougar ID card is required in order
to board the shuttle. A special lift accommodates
passengers in wheelchairs. The shuttle does
not operate when the University is closed or
during inclement weather. The shuttle frequents
local food markets, department stores and train
stations. The Office of Residence Life reserves the right to modify the shuttle
service for special programs or on-going activities. Students are informed
accordingly.
24 Hour Computer Lab
In order to accommodate the academic needs
of the students, Dougall Hall houses a 24 hour
computer lab with approximately 50 computers.
The new upperclassman residence hall will also
feature a computer lab for both desktop and
laptop computers. The labs are available to the
entire Kean University community.
Cable Television
All apartments have a single outlet in the living room and two outlets in the
bedrooms, and all traditionally styled rooms have two outlets. The system
provides 48 channels of basic programming, three University channels, and
three premium channels. The cost associated with this service is included in the
overall housing charge.
Living Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities are a new
concept introduced to our first year students to
create and foster interest from them to become
actively involved with the environment, the arts,
sciences or similar interests. Faculty and staff
will participate in creating an active learning
environment through programming efforts.
Internet Access
All residence halls have wireless access to the Internet. The bedrooms are hard
wired for access to the internet via the university’s network. Students must
provide their own CAT 5 or CAT 6 (network cable) wire to connect from their
personal computers to the university’s network. Students may also use the
computer lab located in Dougall Hall or the new upperclassman residence hall.
Laundry Services
Residence halls are equipped with laundry rooms consisting of coin-less washers
and dryers. The new upperclassman residence hall and the new traditional style
freshman residence hall contain centralized laundromat style laundry rooms.
Meal Plan
Meal plan options are available through the dining
services personnel. All students living in the
residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan
at a set rate. The University provides eateries on
campus to accommodate students’ varied tastes
including the new 300-seat cafeteria located on
the first floor of the new upperclassman residence
hall, the Downs Dining Room, the University
Center Food Court and the Cougar’s Den. Both
the upperclassman residence hall cafeteria and
Downs Hall are “all-you-care-to-eat” buffet style.
Community Kitchens
Located on the first floor of all the
upperclassmen apartment style residence
halls and the new freshman residence hall,
amenities include stoves, sinks, tables,
couches and flat screen TV’s.
Security Services
Each residence hall is staffed with 24 hour
security personnel including a student staff
and professional security service in order
to monitor traffic and enforce the visitation
policy. In addition, surveillance cameras have
been installed in the lobby areas of each hall to
support the security efforts of the University.
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Apartments for the Physically
Challenged and Hearing Impaired
Bartlett Hall is equipped with several
apartments designed specifically for the
physically challenged and/or hearing impaired.
If you should require any of these particular
accommodations, contact the Office of
Residence Life immediately.
Telephone System
All bedrooms are equipped with a phone line. Standard features include
voicemail, caller I.D. and call waiting. Students can receive and make roomto-room
calls by dialing the final five digits of the telephone number at no cost.
Local and long distance calls can be made by purchasing calling cards and using
the toll free number. To utilize the telephone system, students must provide
their own telephone.
Campus Life
University Center
Aside from hosting the majority of
the cultural, educational, and social
programs on campus, the University
Center, conveniently located in the
center of campus, houses the UC
Computer Lab, the Cougar’s Den, the
Food Court, TV lounge, game room,
campus bookstore, a theatre, and
multiple offices and meeting rooms.
Resident Student Association
The RSA is the official elected student
governing body of the residence halls and was
established to promote cooperation between
students and administrative personnel
regarding on-campus affairs. This is an
excellent opportunity to get involved, help
plan events, and develop leadership skills.
Computer Labs
The University Center and Dougall Computer
Labs are state-of-the-art facilities, each offering
over 50 computer stations. The University Center
Computer Lab is conveniently located in the
University Center Atrium, while the Dougall
lab is housed in the Dougall residence hall. Both
labs are open to all Kean University students,
faculty and staff. A desktop and laptop computer
lab is also located on the first floor of the new
upperclassman residence hall, so there are plenty
of places to go if you need to type a paper.
Game Room
The University Center Game Room provides
a recreational area designed to offer a fun
getaway with many activities available. We invite you to visit the game room, relax,
enjoy a game of pool and exercise your interpersonal skills in an environment
where it is impossible not to meet interesting people. If you like to play where you
live an additional Game Room is located
in each of the new residence halls.
Campus Dining Halls
Kean University houses six on-campus
eateries. Depending on your appetite, you
can visit the “All-you-care-to-eat” buffet in
Downs Hall or in the new upperclassman
residence hall. If you are in the mood for
a light snack you can stop by the Cougar’s
Den Snack Bar and Grill in
the University Center. Are you
meeting your friends for a study
break? Perhaps the Starbucks
located on the 3rd Floor of the
Center for Academic Success will
fulfill your caffeine needs. Each
location offers a menu abundant
in options and convenient hours,
even for late night hunger.
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Student Life & Leadership Development
Throughout the academic year the
Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development, along with various student
groups, coordinates various activities
to give you that much needed break
outside of the classroom. Some of the
activities include Homecoming, movies,
bus trips, hypnotists, concerts, comedy
shows and much more. In addition the
Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development coordinates several
leadership lecture series to develop
essential leadership skills for the
professional world.
Greek Life
Greek Organizations provide a milieu
of intellectual achievement, awareness
of social responsibility, social and
personal development, and respect for human diversity. Fraternities and
Sororities can offer a rich and rewarding
experience for those who choose to
affiliate. Kean University recognizes
over thirty organizations; each one has
something different to offer and is unique
in its own way.
Campus Organizations
Kean University recognizes over 130
campus organizations. Whether you
desire active membership in
the student government, an
honor society or a fraternity or
sorority Kean has something for
everyone. The various types of
student organizations include
cultural groups, religious groups,
performance groups, media
groups, service groups, academic
groups and much more!
Recreation and Intramurals
Recreation and intramural sports offer
students, faculty and staff a fun and
competitive way to stay in shape and engage
in on-campus sports, regardless of their ability
level. Sports offered include flag football,
tennis, dodge ball and basketball. Special
events and open recreation opportunities
include volleyball, indoor soccer, and softball.
The recently renovated D’Angola weight
room, open to all students, is equipped
with top of the line Life Fitness and
Hammer Strength equipment, plasma TVs
and a stereo system.
Athletic Facilities
Kean University offers students the chance
to play sixteen different NCAA Division
III sports. The newly built Harwood
Arena, opened in Fall 2006, is home to
the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams,
while the Kean Alumni Stadium, which holds
more than 5,000 proud students, faculty and fans
is home to many different on-campus teams.
The campus also includes the newly renovated
Jim Hynes ’62 Stadium, opened in Spring 2008,
and Cougar Field, where the baseball and softball
teams play, respectively.
Nancy Thompson Library
The Nancy Thompson Library of Kean University
is a comprehensive information and learning center
that offers specialized collections and services
designed to meet the academic information needs
of the Kean University community. Located in the
heart of the Kean campus, the Nancy Thompson
Library houses the Library’s print, media, and online
collections. The Library contains three floors of
study areas where students can meet their study
group or study alone.
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Eligibility and Applying for On-Campus Housing
Occupancy in the residence halls is open to full
time (12 or more credits) undergraduate students.
Students interested in living on campus must
submit a Residence Hall Contract form and a $100
non-refundable application processing fee.
There are currently six residence facilities on
campus: two “traditionalstyle”
residence halls
(Dougall and Whiteman)
and four apartment-style
residence halls (Bartlett,
Burch, Sozio and Rogers).
Two additional residence
halls will open in September 2009. The first facility
will feature upperclassman apartments and the
second will house freshman in traditional style suites.
Special interest housing is offered in all the halls with
accommodations that
range from living learning
communities, 24-hour
quiet and same gender.
Admitted students
will receive a housing
application with their
acceptance letter packet
from the Admissions
Office.
For More Information contact us at:
The Office of Residence Life
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
908-737-6800 (Phone)
908-737-6812 (Fax)
reslife@kean.edu
www.kean.edu/~reslife
EXETER WAY
Soccer Field
SURREY ROAD
GATE WAY
CAMPUS MAP
Kean University Campus Map
Raritan Valley Line
WILDER STREET
Elizabeth River
Schering-Plough
Corporation
GREEN LANE
Athletic Field
Additional Parking
DO NOT ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY
Schering-Plough
Corporation
Townley House
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Faculty
Lounge
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Greenhouse
Tennis Courts
Alumni Field
Varsity Tennis
Courts
Elizabethtown Gas
Building
MAIN CAMPUS
Kean Hall
GREEN LANE
Alumni House
EAST CAMPUS
Turn Here for Overflow Parking
Science
Building
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Campus Shuttle Route
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Harwood
Arena
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Bruce Hall Hennings
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Townsend Hall
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Kean University
Parking
Baseball Field
Softball Field
Nathan Weiss
Graduate College
LIBERTY HALL CAMPUS
CSTME
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D'Angola
Gymnasium
Hutchinson Hall
Technology
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Administration
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Liberty Hall
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Child Study
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CSS Institute
Campus
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Cougar Walk
LOWDEN AVENUE
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Liberty Hall Mansion
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Theatre
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Center for
Academic
Success
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Information
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Entrance
Cougar Walk
Nancy Thompson
Library
Facilities
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Graduate
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University
Center
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MAIN CAMPUS
Downs Hall
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Campus
Police
New Upperclassman
Residence Hall
Dougall Hall
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PALISADE ROAD
SUMMIT ROAD
KU PERMIT
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Whiteman Hall
New Freshman
Residence Hall
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Bartlett Hall
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Sozio Hall
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North Avenue
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The Office of Residence Life
Whiteman Hall 008
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
908-737-6800 (Phone)
908-737-6812 (Fax)
reslife@kean.edu • www.kean.edu/~reslife