STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

The staff of Residence Life believes that living within an engaged community is an essential part of a college student’s learning and contributes to the academic mission of the university. Realizing that different times of the semester bring different challenges for each person, staff members are asked to work closely with students living in their wings, floors, and residence halls in addressing these needs.

Staff use the following residential learning goals based on student development theory and community need to aid in building a curriculum that will benefit students. Throughout all community building efforts, residents are encouraged to establish meaningful and healthy relationships based on a foundation of clearly set and respected boundaries, open communication, and civil-minded decision-making.

There are multiple ways a student can become engaged with others in their residence hall as they choose. Here are just a few:

• Attend campus events advertised by hall staff

• Engage with hall programs and events

• Participate in hall community nights, hall governance, or involvement teams

• Join their wing in attending the Friday Night Club events hosted by Residence Life every Friday night

• Check out Campus Programming and Relations calendar of events including comedians, crafts, trips, and engaging activities each week

• Log into their PioneerLink account and join one of the many UW-Platteville student organizations

As a parent/guardian you may hear from your student that they are struggling to get connected. Our residence hall staff will knock on their door and issue invitations to join and participate; however, it is ultimately up to your student to take the initiative to attend events, join organizations, and accept an invitation.