AUGUST 2012 - Aurora University

a monthly newsletter from the Office of Student Life at Aurora UniversityAUGUST 2012Page 2: Staff Directory, Residence Life Mission StatementPage 3: Move-In Dates, Student Insurance, Emergency Contact InformationPage 4: Campus DiningPage 5: Things to BringPage 6: Policy & Procedures, Safety & Security, Parental NotificationPage 7: Welcome Weekend!Page 7: Ethernet & Phone Service, Dealing with Conflict

Greetings!from the Office ofResidence LifeWelcome to our new first yearand transfer students, andwelcome back to our returningresidents! We are eagerlyanticipating your arrival oncampus in August.In this newsletter, you will find avariety of information designedto prepare you for moving intothe halls and getting settled in atAU. If you don’t find the answersyou are looking for, pleasecontact the Office of ResidenceLife and we will do our best toassist you.We are committed to providingthe best possible experience forour on-campus residents.Physical Properties staffmembers currently are workingin the residence halls to makesure everything is ready for yourarrival!We cannot begin to tell you howexcited we are that you will beliving on-campus! Enjoy the restof your summer, and we’ll seeyou soon!Warmest regards,Matt KhouryMatt KhouryAssistant Dean for Residence LifeThe Office of Residence Life islocated at 423 S. Gladstone Ave.OUR MISSION:To promote holisticstudent learning,the Office ofResidence Lifeprovides inclusiveliving and learningcommunities thatcomplementstudents’ academicgrowth.Contact Us!Matt KhouryAsst. Dean for Residence Lifemkhoury@aurora.edu(630) 844-4578Kat MurphyWatkins RHDkmurphy@aurora.edu(630) 844-4627Lauren LutzMemorial/Davis RHDllutz@aurora.edu(630) 844-4628Dana GinnettAsst. Director of Residence Lifedginnett@aurora.edu(630) 844-5446Ian KlinkJenks/Wilkinson RHDiklink@aurora.edu(630) 844-4629Bridget McDermottNew Hall RHDbmcdermo@aurora.edu(630) 844-6192reslife@aurora.eduwww.aurora.edu/student-life/residence/index.html

StudentInsuranceMove-In DatesBeing aCommunityEmergencyContactInformationCHECK-IN LOCATION FOR ALL DATES:Dunham Hall AtriumSaturday, August 1110:00 AM-2:00 PMAthletic TrainersFootballFriday, August 1710:00 AM-2:00 PMMen’s & Women’s SoccerMen’s & Women’s Cross CountrySunday, August 1910:00 AM-12:00 PMTennisVolleyball1:00 PM-3:00PMSTAR ParticipantsMonday, August 2010:00 AM-12:00 PMPeer Advisors** Peer Advisors will be receivingspecific instructions regarding thelocation of their check-in.Thursday, August 2310:00 AM-2:00 PMFirst-Year ResidentsFriday, August 241:00 PM-3:00 PMNew Transfer ResidentsSunday, August 2610:00 AM-7:00 PMReturning ResidentsTo request a different check-in date or time, the student would need to contact the office via email atreslife@aurora.edu. We cannot guarantee that your request will be granted, though we will do our bestto accommodate your needs. Early arrivals will be charged a daily rate of $50.00, billed to the student’saccount. No students will be allowed to move in prior to August 11, 2012.The Office of ResidenceLife strives to build acommunity in each hallthat is based on five corevalues: education,safety, diversity,compassion, respect, &responsibility.Students are encouragedto get involved in thecommunity throughattendance at floor/hallfunctions, includingmeetings and programs.We want Residence Lifeto provide our studentswith the best experiencepossible! Students canlook for moreinformation when theyarrive on how to getinvolved at AU!All full-time undergraduate and allresident students are required toparticipate in, and will beautomatically charged for, the studentaccident and sickness insurance plan.This coverage may be declined if anonline waiver is submitted providingproof of current outside healthinsurance coverage. The deadline isAugust 31, 2012. Please use thefollowing link for additional coverageand waiver information: http://www.aurora.edu/student-life/resources/insurance/index.html.Please contact Emily Fuller, StudentInsurance Coordinator, at (630) 844-3703 with further questions.Residence hall students arerequired to complete anemergency contactinformation card uponchecking into their assignedresidence hall. It is vital thatthis information be accurateand thorough. The Office ofResidence Life asks for anemergency contact phonenumber, as well as anyexisting medical conditionsthat the student may have.This information is keptconfidential and is usedonly in cases of emergency.

Meal PlansHOURS OF OPERATIONAlumni Dining HallSundayMonday throughThursdayFridaySaturdayBrunch 10:30 am – 1:00 pmDinner 4:30 pm – 6:30 pmBreakfast 7:30 am – 9:00 amLunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pmDinner 4:30 pm – 7:00 pmBreakfast 7:30 am – 9:00 amLunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pmDinner 4:30 am – 6:30 pmBrunch 10:30 am – 1:00 pmDinner 4:30 pm – 6:30 pmAll resident students arerequired to have a mealplan and choose from fouroptions:Premium:14 meals/week + $275 inpoints)Basic:9 meals/week + $100 inpointsSpartan SpotSundayMonday throughThursdayFridaySaturdayLaCarteSundayMonday throughThursdayFridaySaturday6:00 pm – 2:00 amMeal Exchange available from 6:00 pm – 2:00 am9:00 am – 2:00 amMeal Exchange available from 2:00 pm – 2:00 am9:00 am—12:00 amMeal Exchange available from 2:00 pm – 12:00 am6:00 pm—12:00 amMeal Exchange available from 2:00 pm – 12:00 amClosed7:30 am – 8:30 pmMeal Exchange available all day7:30 am – 3:30 pmMeal Exchange available all day7:30 am – 1:30 pmBlock 175:175 meals/semester + $150in pointsBlock 125:125 meals/semester + $400in pointsThe points can be usedover the course of thesemester.Students have the choice ofthree dining locations:Alumni Dining Hall, theSpartan Spot, and LaCarte.

THINGS TO BRINGTelephoneNon-halogen lampsExtra-long twin bed sheets, pillows, comforter, &blanketsTowels & washclothsAlarm clockBathrobe & rubber flip-flops for the showersPersonal toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc)Shower caddy/bucketHangersLaundry basket/bag and detergentStorage boxes that fit under a bedIroning board & ironSchool suppliesDVD playerComputerCups and bowls for snacking in roomPictures and home mementosPosters (please use poster putty to stick to walls)Area rug/carpetMicrowave (no more than 700 watts)Small refrigerator (up to 4 cubic feet)Stereo and headphonesTV and cable cordSurge protector/power cordsTHINGS TO LEAVEPets (only fish are allowed in the residence halls)Alcohol, alcohol containers (decorative bottles),alcohol paraphernalia (shot glasses, beer signs,etc). Aurora University is a substance-free campus!Controlled substances & paraphernaliaToasters, hot plates, etc. No appliances with anopen heating coil are allowed.Candles and incenseExplosives, fireworks, etcWeapons & ammunition (including paintballguns & air pistols/rifles)APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZESJenks HallDouble 16.5’ x 9.75’Standard Suite 14.5’ x 11.5’ (Main)11.5’ x 7’ (Bedrooms)Deluxe Suite 12.5’ x 12.5’ (Bedrooms)Memorial Hall Davis Hall16.5’ x 9.5’ 15.5’ x 12.5’New HallWilkinson HallDouble 18’ x 14’ Single 12’ x 10’Triple 23’ x 13’ Double 14’ x 11.5’Watkins Hall15’ x 9’

Policies & ProceduresAs in all communities, the residence halls at AuroraUniversity are governed by policies and procedures.Residents are expected to comply with these at alltimes. Upon check-in, all students will be provided withaccess to the A-Book, which lists Aurora University’sstudent policies/procedures, and the Residence HallGuidebook, detailing community resources,expectations, and policies/procedures. Students willsign for these publications, indicating an awareness thatthey are responsible for reading and understanding thepolicies and procedures as outlined. Both publicationsare available on our webpage, www.aurora.edu/student-life/residence/index.html.Safety & SecurityThe residence halls are locked24 hours/day. Student ID cardsare programmed for access tothe assigned residence hall.Only those students assignedto that residence hall have access to that building.All guests to the residence halls must be registered.More information on this process will be provided whenstudents arrive in the fall.A Residence Hall Director is on duty each day of theweek, in addition to two Resident Assistants for eacharea. Duty RAs walk the buildings and carry radiosconnecting them to the RHD and Campus Public Safety.Campus Public Safety dispatch is staffed 24 hours/daywith both students and professionals. Full-time officersmake hourly rounds of campus and respond to issuesand concerns in and out of the residence halls.Parental NotificationAurora University is committed to informing andeducating its students, faculty and staff in the preventionof identity theft. To promote this program and inaccordance with the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA) which requires that colleges and universitiesprotect the privacy of student records and studentidentity, it is Aurora University’s policy to NOT releasecertain information to anyone other than the studentunless the student has given us express writtenpermission to do so. This limitation includes PARENTS andSPOUSES.To submit a completed FERPA authorization form, thestudent must log on to their account on WebAdvisor andclick on “FERPA Release Information.” This form allowsstudents to provide other named individuals with accessto the following information:Academic Information (registration, academicprogress, enrollment status, attendance, academicprobation)Center for Teaching and Learning (tutoring received)Class Schedule or Grades/GPAFinancial Aid (awards, application data,disbursements, eligibility, financial aid academicprogress status)Residence Life (housing information)Student Accounts (billing information, charges,credits, payments etc.)Student Insurance (enrollment status, claim status)Currently this form does not include Judicial Affairs/student conduct information, which requires a separaterelease of information, available from the Office ofStudent Life.

Aurora UniversityWelcome Weekend:BUILDING UThursday, August 23throughSunday, August 26Thursday, August 23First-Year Resident Student Move-In10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.Dunham Hall AtriumWelcome Week Check-In3:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.Institute for Collaboration AtriumWelcome Week Activities Begin4:00 p.m.Crimi AuditoriumAll first-year resident and commuter students are required to attend.For more information about Welcome Week, please contact the Office of Student Activitiesat 630-844-3823 or email bskierki@aurora.edu.Ethernet/Internet and Phone ServiceStudents in all of our residencehalls have the opportunity toconnect their personalcomputers directly to AU’sresidence hall network. Thisconnection will give them direct,full-time access to the internet,email accounts, librarydatabases, and the Moodleonline course managementsystem. Please visit the websitelisted below for specificinformation about technicalrequirements & gettingconnected:http://www.aurora.edu/student-life/resources/its/help.htmlEach residence hall room offerson-campus & local phoneservice, as a part of the roomrate. For long-distance calling,students are encouraged topurchase calling cards, availableat the bookstore, or use theircell phones.Students must provide their ownsingle-line telephone; cordlessphones are discouraged, as theyhave limited reception in thehalls.Voicemail service is offered for aminimal charge to students.When two or more people sharea telephone line, each personcan have a private voicemailbox; all messages are private.Forms are available in the Officeof Residence Life.Dealing With ConflictAs with any community, there is apotential for conflict within a residencehall setting. Roommates, neighbors,and hall members will not always agree.When conflicts arise, students arestrongly encouraged to work throughthese on an individual basis. If astudent finds him/herself unable toresolve an issue, the Residence Life staffis trained on conflict mediation and isavailable to assist with resolving thesituation. Should a student wish tochange rooms/buildings, he/she mustwork directly with the Residence HallDirector (RHD) to do so. Only the RHDcan authorize a room change.