Respect: To ensure that the individual accepts obligations to the community and is held accountable for individual actions Caring: To ensure that the individual’s well-being is supported and that community engagement is encouraged Involvement: So that all individuals have a voice in decisions concerning their community Ownership: To ensure that all individuals care for their building facilities and adjacent property Celebration: So that Central Washington University history and culture is included and so that residence hall traditions are shared YOUR RIGHTS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: To socialize in your room; to sleep and study without disturbance; to live in a supportive and stimulating community; to live in a safe, secure, healthy, and clean environment; to enjoy access to a variety of programs, services, and facilities; and to involve yourself and others in promoting an educational, open, respectful, caring, involving, and celebrative community. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: To consider the needs of other students in the community and balance them with your own needs; to promote care of the physical facilities, equipment, and services; to communicate with other residents and staff members to let others know when they are disturbing you; to demonstrate a commitment to the community by getting involved; to promote campus and individual safety; and to demonstrate dignity and respect for all individuals. Living on campus at Central Washington University affords you many opportunities to face challenges head on, achieve in a variety of areas, and grow as an individual. However, these things only happen when you actively participate and support the community ideals stated here. Adapted from In Search of Community , Ernest Boyer, Carnegie Our curricular model puts learning at the forefront of the residential experience at Central Washington University. This model allows us to deliver an intentional experience that has our students learn about Community Living, Intercultural Competence, their Academic Pursuit, and Personal Responsibility and Wellness. Through their residential experience, we believe we can help students to become responsible citizens who serve as a resource to the region and the state. EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY All parts of our curriculum stem from our Educational Priority: “Through an intentional residential experience, our residents will transform into responsible citizens.” FIRST SIX-WEEK PROGRAM – PHASE IV OF ORIENTATION The first six weeks of your transition as a first year student are extremely critical to your success in college. The beginning of your college experience is an exciting time. These programs are designed to help you take advantage of everything Central has to offer you, and to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls. Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. EDUCATION IN RESIDENCE OUR CURRICULAR MODEL
Watch for programs addressing common issues during the first six weeks of fall quarter. These programs are linked to your University 101 class. YOU AND YOUR ROOMMATE This section was prepared to assist roommates in learning about one another so they may be able to live together harmoniously. The variety of topics attempts to provide a broad cross-section of the potential encounters you will have when sharing living space. Your roommate needs to know your general personal background, your attitude and emotions, your values (feelings, attitudes, opinions), and personal preference. The term “sharing” is most important here because residence hall living requires a concept of cooperation, whether it is with your roommate or with other residents on your floor. You can begin with a willingness to share some of yourself with your roommate. Open and honest communication usually ensures a satisfactory roommate relationship. The questions outlined below are provided to help you get started. Take each question separately—be open, be honest, and be complete. If you have difficulty talking about an issue or subject, make note of it and tell your roommate that you would like to come back to it. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: You should start by using the questions below to give your roommate some basic information about yourself—where you grew up, information about your schooling, family, hobbies, interests, etc. Try to offer more than “I’m from Renton and I’m interested in the outdoors.” Members of my family include: I am glad to be away from home because: I was not glad to leave home because: I chose Central Washington University because: PERSONAL VALUES: In this section, you are being challenged to communicate—try and share ideas, issues, and values. Learn what you should know about each other. This is the most crucial portion of the you and your roommate section, because it will help establish the basis for your living arrangements. How do I want our room to be utilized? I expect our room to be… Who will clean what and when? How about friends and visitors in our room? My feelings about my personal belongings are… My feelings about smoking are… Grades and studying are… I prefer to study… ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS: Attitudes and emotions (our feelings and how we express them) are an important part of us. We convey feelings both verbally and non- verbally. This portion of you and your roommate encourages you to clarify the emotions and attitudes that you express. I am generally (reserved/outgoing/etc.)… My pet peeves are… When I am: …angry, I generally… …frustrated, I generally…
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