Restorative Practices in ResLife: From “Floor Meeting” to “Community Gathering,” Using Circles

This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.  Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →

⭐️ ResLife Horoscopes: July 2021

These horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only... and are... hopefully... entertaining. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 This month is giving you all the feels. Endings and new beginnings are all around you. Try to ride the wave and leave the month full of gratitude. You have a number of staff that will go above... Continue Reading →

⭐️ ResLife Horoscopes: June 2021

These horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only... and are... hopefully... entertaining. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 Ah! It's officially the summer and you can relax now. You're in particular need for a vacation. Don't be afraid to spend some of those use-it-or-lose-it-vacation days. You 100% deserve it. Start planning your getaway now if you... Continue Reading →

⭐️ ResLife Horoscopes: April 2021

These horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only... and are... hopefully... entertaining. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 It's starting to feel like spring!!! Graduation is just around the corner and you will continue to cruise to the end of the semester. Take some time to give gratitude to your colleagues who have been hard at... Continue Reading →

⭐️ ResLife Horoscopes: March 2021

These horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only... and are... hopefully... entertaining. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 You've made it half way through the Spring semester! It may have seemed like you were constantly pivoting and putting out fires, but that will decrease as the month ends. It will all get easier from here. Use... Continue Reading →

How to Structure Intentional Conversations in a Residential Curriculum

Intentional Conversations are one-on-one meetings between student staff and their residents guided by a suggested set of questions and prompts that are developmentally appropriate and situated within the context of a resident’s experience. This post is one of a multi-part series examining and providing suggestions for residence life and education departments that utilize Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →

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