FUNdamentals of Programming

Victoria FarrisMegan Johnston

Darrell HessElisha Reid

AM/RA Training 2007

Session Outline Learning Outcomes

Purpose of Programming

Goals of Programming

Departmental Expectations

Departmental Priorities (LIFE 101 Model)

Program Planning Process

Experiential Activity (Play Time)

Program Reporting (Tracking)

Program Resources

Learning Outcomes To develop an understanding of the purpose of

programming

To recognize and differentiate the various types of programming that occur in the Res Halls

To develop an understanding of the department’s priority area’s and expectations for programming

To learn effective program planning

To understand how to report and track your programming efforts.

Increase awareness of programming resources

Purpose of Programming

Programming is a way to foster and build community within your floor, house, or wing.

Programs provide opportunities for you to educate and empower your residents to about certain past and/or present issues.

Programming is the one of the ways REO help develop students outside of the classroom and supports the academic mission of the university.

Programming is one of the ways students are challenged to develop holistically; as scholars, citizens and leaders.

Goals of Programming To develop COMMUNITY

To educate and empower residents

To provide community service opportunities

To make the residential experience a place where learning occurs

To foster and initiate leadership through resident and RA collaboration

To informally and formally impact residents

To expose residents to experiences and ideas they might not normally partake in

To engage, challenge and support residents on issues of diversity

To share interests and passions with residents

BECAUSE IT’S FUN!!!

Departmental Expectations

SEE HANDOUT

Departmental Priorities• Alcohol & Other Drugs Risk Deduction

• Diversity and Pluralistic Living Skills

• Academic Success and Career Development

• Interpersonal Skills

• Dietary Education and Food Abuse Reduction

• Sexual Behavior Risk Reduction

• Physical Activity and Healthy Living

• Economic Self Sufficiency

• Moral Development and Civic Responsibility

• Conflict Resolution and Violence Reduction

Program Planning ProcessStep 1 – Conduct a Needs AssessmentThe purpose of this step is to identify the specific The purpose of this step is to identify the specific needs or interests that should be met by your needs or interests that should be met by your programming efforts. The needs can be broad-based or programming efforts. The needs can be broad-based or narrow, opportunities or problems. Before beginning narrow, opportunities or problems. Before beginning this step, you should have a good idea about which of this step, you should have a good idea about which of your residents have common needs and/or interests. your residents have common needs and/or interests. This can be accomplished in a number of different This can be accomplished in a number of different ways, including: ways, including:

Distributing interest surveys Distributing interest surveys Putting up a suggestion box Putting up a suggestion box Initiating informal discussions with residents Initiating informal discussions with residents Considering special characteristics of your living Considering special characteristics of your living environment environment Reflecting on your past experiences or those of Reflecting on your past experiences or those of others others

Program Planning Process cont…

Step 2 – Choose Learning Outcomes What do you want to achieve? What is the focus of the program? What do you want residents to walk away with?

Step 3 – Address Program Logistics Publicity Food Equipment Space Funding Guest Presenters

Programming Planning Process cont…

Step 4 – Program Facilitation (day of program) Contact guest speaker Make sure food, space, and equipment is set Put up reminder flyers, emails, etc Bring evaluation forms for residents (get

feedback from residents)

Step 5 – Evaluation & Follow Up Review the program with RHC (successful or not

and why?)

Play Time

Program Reporting

Program Report Form

Program Resources Your fellow RA’s

Your RHC/Grads/RHCA

Your Residents

Pop Culture i.e. TV Shows,

movies, etc

Campus offices ARC, Student Health

Services, UP, Career Services, etc.

Residentassistant.com

Reslife.net

Books Ice Breakers, Team

builders

Your Residents