Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

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1.3 Student LeadershipEach residence hall or residence hall complex forms a hall council, allowing students to become activelyinvolved in addressing issues as well as planning events at the hall level. Kent Interhall Council (KIC),which is comprised of representatives from each of these hall councils, serves as the representative voiceof residents to the administration. Council members also plan campus-wide programs, and participatein regional and national conferences.1.31 Hall CouncilsEach residence hall develops a Hall Council, allowing students to become actively involved inaddressing issues as well as planning events at the hall level. Involvement in one’s Hall Councilalso provides great opportunities for developing leadership skills. Kent Interhall Council (KIC),which is made up of representatives from each of these hall councils, serves as the representativevoice of residents to the administration, plans campus-wide programs, and participates in or attendsregional and national conferences.1.32 Kent Interhall CouncilKent Interhall Council is the residence hall association at Kent State University. The constituencyis comprised of all students living in the residence halls at Kent State and the funding comesfrom a per student allocation from the Department of Residence Services. KIC provides anumber of services to students, and focuses primarily on programming and advocacy, andoffering great leadership opportunities. There are a number of traditional programs such as SexWeek, Festival of Nations, and Lil’ Sibs Weekend. KIC provides opportunities for involvementin areas such as SPICE (a food committee) in cooperation with University Dining Services, andthe Diversity Committee which has sponsored programs such as the 720 Project and The Powerof Words. KIC offers a place where student’s voices can be heard, fun and challenging programsare held, and unbelievable leadership opportunities are available for all students! Check out kic.kent.edu for more information.1.33 National Residence Hall HonoraryThe National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the recognition branch of the NationalAssociation of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). NACURH, as anorganization, believes that recognition is a must in a strong residence hall community. As such,NRHH is there to make sure that we don’t forget to give those who deserve it a much needed paton the back. NRHH chapters have a special way of recognizing those top leaders - bymembership. NRHH chapter membership is restricted to the top 1 percent of student leadersliving in the residence halls. The Kent State University chapter of NRHH, known as the BlackSquirrel Chapter, sponsors activities and programs that recognize and honor student excellence.Additionally, NRHH promotes the writing of “Of the Months” (OTMs). These are virtual thankyou notes promoting peer recognition. Check out nrhh.kent.edu for more information.8
1.4 - Academic Support in the Residence Halls1.41 Supplemental Instruction:The basic difference between SI and other tutoring services is that SI leaders attend classes alongwith the students they are tutoring. SI is completely voluntary and available on a drop-in basis. SIsessions provide students with course-specific learning and study strategies, note taking and testtaking skills, and the opportunity to study with their peers in a group format. For more informationabout SI, visit the SI website at http://www.kent.edu/si/.1.42 Drop-In Tutoring:The Academic Success Center also offers drop-in math and writing tutoring in Prentice Hall,Manchester Hall, and the Tri-Towers Rotunda. Check out the tutoring schedule athttp://www.kent.edu/asc/tutoring/math/index.cfm.1.43 Additional Academic Support:1.431 Early AlertsEarly Alert is a system that allows your instructor to identify students who are presentingpatterns that may lead to academic difficulty in their courses. The faculty member is able topartner with other campus resources/professionals in order to provide proactiveassistance to students so that they are able to succeed in all courses. Early alert is designedto help faculty members reach out to students when other methods have been unsuccessful.When a student is referred, the instructor is able to partner with other Kent State professionalsto assist students to identify issues before they hinder the student's ability to continuein their coursework. Residence hall staff are often notified about early alerts, and theymight reach out to you to discuss the faculty member’s concern. This process could includereferrals to appropriate resources, discussing other available options or one-on-one academicskillbuilding workshops. http://www.kent.edu/success/currentstudents/earlyalert.cfm.1.432 Mid-Term MeetingsFirst year students are provided with mid-term grades each semester to help them gauge howthey are doing academically half way through the semester. Residence Hall Directors areprovided access to grades for students who live in their halls so that they can assist studentswith finding resources and/or support needed to succeed academically. The hall staff willengage students in conversations about goal setting, time management and other topicspertinent to each student’s situation. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from hallstaff at any time for any help or concerns.9
Page 3 and 4: ContentsDirector’s Greeting 2Miss
Page 5 and 6: Department of Residence ServicesMis
Page 7 and 8: 1.1 - Residence Hall StaffResident
Page 9: 1.26 Commitment to DiversityKent St
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Page 21 and 22: 3.33 IntoxicationResidents who retu
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Page 25 and 26: campus visit. Residents may not lea
Page 27 and 28: 4 - Residence Hall PoliciesPersonal
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Page 35 and 36: 5.2 Safety TipsCreating a safe livi
Page 37 and 38: 5.4 ElevatorsIn the event an elevat
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