Goals

To have our staff play an active role encouraging students to engage in their education, both in and out of the classroom. To help students claim an educational path that is fitting for them.

• Study Bucks/Incentives for studying

• Support UNH campuse wide Dialogue aboutDemocracy. Invite faculty authors into our halls.

• Designating lounges as study space

• The campus wide College Bowl sponsored by Residential Life

• Integrating Academic programs into Floor Wars

• Bringing faculty into the halls to discuss contemporary issues

• Faculty dinners in the halls

• Recognition opportunities for students who do well academically.

• Themed living communities that collaborate with academic departments/resources

• Living/Learning communities for first year students who live together and take one general education seminar course together.

• Training RA and RHDs so they understand the need to take an interest in students academics.

Values

• Help students establish consistent and productive study habits

• Help students to engage with professors and advisors

• Help students make the most of their academic experience.

Examples in our
Residence Halls

Each RHD is required to meet with all students who are in academic difficulty in the beginning of each semester, to assist them in addressing and improving their academic performance. 

Academic success and related topics are regularly highlighted in Hall Newsletters and Bulletin Boards. Students are frequently highlighted for their academic interests and success.

Our department frequently has programs involving faculty panels, informal discussions with faculty, presentations by the Study Abroad, Domestic Exchange and Internship offices on campus.

We measure this area carefully on our Residential Life survey and develop action plans as needed. Sample questions asked are… Hall staff have emphasized the importance of connecting with my professors. Hall staff have emphasized the importance of productive study habits.