Building

Respectful

Communities

uon student living

your home

on campus

uon student living

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Community – safety / belonging / connectedness

RESPECT

Caters for diversity

Participation

Services/resources

Celebrates together

Supports one another

Arts

Sport

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Respectful Community

Commitment to co-exist

Contributions of many

groups and leaders

Willingness to reflect upon

and address problems in

the community

Promotion of the positive in

the community

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Strengths

Establishedcommunity

ResLife Program

ResChallenge

Change was needed

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Lack of direction

Reputational issues

Lack of clarity re standards and expectations

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Clear Landmarks

Define our vision

Strong leadership

Clear expectations

Reinvigorated

program

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Our Vision

UON Student Living

Through excellence and innovation Student Living will

work to create a supported, engaged, and respectful

community that facilitates academic success and

provides opportunities for the development of life and

leadership skills.

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Strong Leadership

Head

Student Living Officers

Student Living Support Manager

Student Living Support Coordinators

Student Living Support Officers

Residential Leadership Team

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Residential Leadership Team

Residential Mentors Responsible for floor/block,

community role models

Program Officers Support health and well being and

manage ResChallenge and social

events using Reswise principles

Academic Mentors Support academic achievement

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Implementing change

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Shape the Future

Engage beyond the University

Work Collaboratively

Strive for excellence

Drive performance

Show courage and respect

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70:20:10 Learning Model

70%

20%

10%

Learning through experience

Learning through others

Formal Learning

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ResLead

First Aid

Cultural Intelligence

Creating Respectful Residences

Mental Health First Aid

Drug and Alcohol Education

Ally Training

ResWise Events Management

Building community through Social Media

Develop and foster employability and life skills for the future

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Review of Student Living

Standards

Consequences for actions/ natural

justice

Strong support and referral for

residents

Orientation/quiet time

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ResWise

Encourage event diversity and safety

Develop events planning, management and

evaluation

Factsheets regarding alcohol guidelines, health risks,

impacts on others, consent and emergency first aid

Contact details for face-to-face counseling and links

to on-line resources for those who wish to address

drinking that may be problematic.

Incident reporting form to enable all residents to flag

concerning or unsafe practices related to events and

alcohol use

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Reinvigoration of

ResLife Program

Cultural Foster community awareness and celebrate

the diversity of the UON Student Living

community

Leadership Develop and foster employability and life

skills for the future

Academic Support academic achievement, skill building

and the development of lifelong learning

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Reinvigoration of

ResLife Program

Support Promote self sufficiency and physical,

mental and spiritual wellbeing

Social Foster inclusivity and develop interpersonal

and social skills

Sustainability Raise awareness and support sustainable

ways through better environmental

practices

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Support academic achievement, skill

building and the development of

lifelong learning

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UON Student Living

ResChallenge

Integral and distinctive part of our history

Encourages positive rivalry between residences.

Enables residents to develop skills in each of the

key areas of the ResLife program.

ICC Academic, Arts, Community and Sports

Shield

ICC Residence of the Year Awards

ICC Shield Dinner

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Promoting the positive

• Branding

• Sharing good news stories

• Student Living Website

• Student Living

Facebook/Twitter

• Current Students– Digital

signage, Facebook, Twitter

• UON Publications

your home

on campus

uon student living

your home

on campus

uon student living

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Community – safety / belonging / connectedness

RESPECTFUL COMMUNITIES

Caters for diversity

Participation

Services/resources

Celebrates together

Supports one another

Arts

Sport

Reswise/ living options

Residential Leadership

ResLife Program

Events/recognition

Referrals

Arts Shield

Sports Shield

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Mission and Values

Reputation and Brand

Strong leadership

Reinvigorated

program

Staffing model

To stand out from the crowd