station at mill point neighborhood plan academic year 2018 - … · 2018-08-16 · station at mill...

Station at Mill Point Neighborhood plan Academic Year 2018 - 2019

1 | P a g e

Table of Contents Residential Campus Mission Statement

Residential Campus Vision Statement Page 2

Residential Campus Diversity statement Page 2

Neighborhood Association Page 3

Unique Neighborhood Features Page 4

Neighborhood Learning Outcomes Page 9

Plans to Measure Program Effectiveness Page 9

First Six-Week Community Building Page 9

Planned Calendar of Events Page 10

Program Descriptions Page 13

Neighborhood Budget Projections Page 15


2 | P a g e

Residential Campus Mission Statement

To integrate academic and residential experiences in order to further students’ intellectual,

personal and community development as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Residential Campus Vision Statement

The residential campus program embodies the university’s mission by creating

communities that enhance student learning and engagement. Students interact with

faculty, staff and fellow students in residential communities designed to extend learning

beyond the walls of the classroom. Through planned and informal interactions, students

encounter new ideas and perspectives, debate the larger questions of life, and practice

active citizenship in a shared community.

Residential Campus Diversity Statement

Inclusivity is an integral part of the development of the living-learning experiences of all

students, faculty, and staff in each neighborhood. The programming need not be “one size

fits all,” but rather structured to the developmental stage of the majority of residents and

when possible build upon their previous experiences and learning. We regard inclusivity

as a responsibility of each member to promote differences and commonalities. We pride

ourselves on actively living the life we want for our neighborhood. Each neighborhood is

committed to cultivating inclusivity as a fundamental respect for human dignity.


3 | P a g e

Neighborhood Association Co-Chairs: ● Billy Baker, Community Director for Station at Mill Point Neighborhood 2018-2019 ● Facility Affiliate, TBD based on interest and institutional networking ● SAMP Apartment Managers, Sydney Simmons, Tres McMichael, Judah Brown, and

Kimberly Wilson o Co-Chairing the SNA is one of the leadership roles an Apartment Manager can

choose to fulfil

Neighborhood Association Membership / Organization Chart: ● Co-Chair (Residence Life):

o Billy Baker, Community Director for the Station at Mill Point Neighborhood- Role is to provide oversight and guidance for the neighborhood and co-facilitate the Neighborhood Association.

● Co-Chair (Faculty or Staff): o TBD- Role is to co-Facilitate the Neighborhood Association and help connect Residents

and faculty together within the neighborhood. ● Co-Chair (Student Staff):

o Apartment Manager- Sydney Simmons, Tres McMichael, Judah Brown, Kimberly Wilson

● Station at Mill Point Student Representation: o A group of engaged students who express interest via an online survey form that

will be sent out in the beginning of May. These students will help guide overall direction and ongoing program to supplement previously planned events. ▪ Additionally, in the fall semester Neighborhood staff will approach residents to

seek interest in the association and emails will be sent out encouraging students to attend one of two info sessions

CO-CHAIR (RESIDENCE LIFE – COMMUNITY

DIRECTOR)

CO-CHAIR (FACULTY AFFILIATE)

SPDC FELLOW’s LLC Advisors COMMUNITY

PARTNER ALUMNI STAFF

CO-CHAIR (STUDENT STAFF

– AM)

OTHER FAC/STAFF

SAMP STUDENT REPRESENTATION


4 | P a g e

● SPDC Fellow(s):

o Ricky Patterson & Taylor Brock - Staff member holds regular office hours in the Depot (Love Family Student Commons) and helps direct the Life After Elon Series, Dream Destinations, and more.

● Community Partner: o Marilyn Slade, Program Assistant for The CREDE and community member of The

Morgan Place Community (community service site)- Marilyn serves as a connection to the Elon First Baptist Church and has been the main community contact for the Community Tailgate, International Civil Rights Museum, Community Trick-or-Treat and other partnered events.

● Alumni Staff: o Adrian Carpenter, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Deidre Smith, Assistant

Director of Alumni Engagement - Adrian is the advisor for the 1889 House and coordinates alumni events in the neighborhood during homecoming and the YAC (Young Alumni Council) during their fall and spring gathering son campus. He also works with alums to assist with the Dream Destination programs.

● LLC Advisors: o Carrie Seigler, Multifaith and Intern Coordinator and Joel Harter, Associate Chaplain

for Protestant Life – Carrie and Joel are the advisers for the Interfaith LLC in the Neighborhood located in building 321. Adrian Carpenter, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Deidre Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement – Adrian and Deidre are the advisors for the 1889 House in the Neighborhood Located in Building 141.

● Other Faculty/Staff: o There is room for additional membership if the right faculty/staff member is

interested

Unique Neighborhood Features

Student Demographics (Fall 2018 Data): x 320 students – 90 juniors (28%), 230 seniors (72%) Facilities: ● 24 buildings – opened 2012 ● 320 apartment spaces – 100% 4-person units with single rooms ● The Depot commons building (Love Family Student Commons) with fitness room,

mailboxes, fireplace, kitchen, meeting space, and Student Professional Development Center satellite office

● Outdoor recreation spaces including one basketball hoop, neighborhood pool, sand volleyball court, community garden, and six outdoor grills


5 | P a g e

LLCs & Advisors: x 2 LLCs; 2 Staff LLC Advisors

o Interfaith House: (Carrie Seigler & Joel Harter)- The community will include its focus and commitment to a multi-faith framework, while also including elements of mindfulness practice

o 1889 House (Adrian Carpenter & Deidre Smith)- Community focuses on connecting current students to the Elon Alumni Association

Student Leaders: ● Student Staff and Mentors:

o 4 Apartment Managers (Sydney Simmons, Tres McMichael, Judah Brown, and Kimberly Wilson)

o Leadership Roles and Responsibilities, will be chosen by Apartment Managers Neighborhood Association- � Staff will plan and lead all association meetings—one a month. Alongside, co-advising student

representatives on the neighborhood association, keep residents informed of neighborhood programs/initiatives, and create opportunities for Apartment Managers to collaborate with neighborhood events.

Facilities and eco-rep Support- � Help oversee the functions of the community garden, by working with the Loy Farm, Eco-rep,

and residents to maintain throughout the year. Position will work in collaboration with different offices and student groups to ensure facilities are properly utilized and maintained. Alongside, working with the Environmental staff to recognize them each semester and making sure information is dispersed to residents.

Staff Administrative Tasks- � Assist in administrative tasks related to the staff including but not limited to creating the on-call

schedule, planning staff outings, organizing ongoing staff development activities, and organizing other administrative tasks related to the Apartment Managers.

Public Relations and Social Media- � Oversee the monthly newsletter and create ways to engage residents electronically. The

newsletter will include special interest stories, what is happening in the Station, what is happening in the community, and important reminders. This publication will be sent to our community partner, institutional partners, and all Station residents. This position will also manage all content related to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook related to the Station at Mill Point. Alongside updated the chalk board outside the office twice a month.

Programming Leadership aspects

Community Partner (Morgan Place Community) – o The Station at Mill Point has a Community partner like all other Neighborhoods. We

are lucky enough to have them adjacent to our community. The Morgan Place Community is the neighborhood of people down and around Ballpark Avenue. There are a handful of annual events we do with them. � Community Tailgate � Community Trick-or-Treat and support their Hallelujah night � J-Term basketball game � Spring cook-out


6 | P a g e

Student Professional Development Center Fellows (Life after Elon) – o The Station at Mill Point has the great opportunity to have two SPDC Fellows live in the

neighborhood. These two Fellows are responsible for holding office hours twice a week and hosting two “Life After Elon” programs each semester. � Scheduling Office hours and promotion of these hours � Dream Destination – 2 a semester � Wanna Learn Wednesday’s – 3 a semester

Community Development programming (Neighborhood wide) – o The Station at Mill Point does a great deal of neighborhood wide community

development programing. These programs are meant to create a sense of community throughout the neighborhood and encourage residents to utilize the Depot and get outside of their apartments. Such programs are meant to supplement the community building you are already doing on a daily basis. � Station Snacks – once a Month on Thursday � Learn to Cook Series – once a semester, including Winter Term

Alumni Engagement programming (Neighborhood wide) – o The Station at Mill Point holds another partnership with the Office of Alumni

Engagement and the 1889 House (LLC). One Apartment manager will be responsible for connecting with the Office and the LLC to promote Alumni life and programming. Many of these programs exist to help the Neighborhood promote one of our learning outcomes. Events in this partnership function throughout the semester to connect residents to recent Alum. � Dream Destinations – 3 a semester � Senior Class Giving Campaign – throughout semester � YAC (Young Alumni Council) Meet and Greet – once a semester

● Eco Rep:

o Provided through the Office of Sustainability ● Facility Assistant:

o Provided by the Assistant Director of Operations in Fall 2018 Faculty-in-Residence: x None Staff-in-Residence x Billy Baker, Community Director for the Station at Mill Point Neighborhood, resides in

building 311-101 and has an office in the Depot (Love Family Student Commons) x Student Professional Development Center- 2 Fellows (new fellows arrive each summer

in July) x Academic Advising- 1 Fellow (new fellow arrives each summer in July) Residential Neighborhood Partner x The Oaks/Park Place Neighborhood (upper-class apartment community with a focus on

Transition Skills) x Due to students being already involved and busy on campus by their sophomore, junior,

and senior years, the partnership will need to be strategic in ways of providing students


7 | P a g e

with meaningful experiences at times that work in their schedules, offer opportunities for them to reflect upon their “WHY?”, and places for them to make meaning of their time at Elon. o These two Neighborhoods acknowledge the Junior and Senior years as vital

experiences for the Elon student. It is not uncommon for many of them to be heavily involved in a number of organizations across campus, sometimes leaning on the verge of over involvement. Therefore, Station at Mill Point and Oaks/Park Place have a unique opportunity to help students navigate the rest of their journey by answering their “WHY?” and preparing them for what may be coming next as they work at leaving their legacy at Elon.

● Current Programs to be co-sponsored o January Diversity Themed Book Club (Winter Term) o Sand Volleyball Tournament (Spring/Fall) o Learn to Cook Series o Some Life After Elon Programs

Intellectual and/or Community Themes x “Preparing Students for Life After Elon”

o The Station at Mill Point Community resident population annually consists of 75% seniors and 25% juniors. Programs and initiatives will focus on preparing students to be successful upon graduation. This happens with career and emerging adulthood programming, done in connection with the SPDC and 1889 house. Other initiatives exist with the Morgan Place Community, SPDC Fellows, Alumni Engagement, and Student Staff to future enhance the “Life After Elon” theme, along with explicit and implicit hints of civic engagement. When students move into on-campus apartments, they are forced to reckon with “adult behaviors.” SAMP residents are living independently, studying abroad, conducting undergraduate research, taking on leadership positions, working at internships, and engaging in deep inquiry in their majors, and much more. Along with learning to live independently. According to a study that analyzed 5,000 tweets that incorporated the hashtag “adulting,” that is not a bad thing. “Are you surprised to see that the most common sentiment expressed by ‘adulters’ is positive? Adulting is a source of pride” (Risdal, 2017). Within the Apartment Neighborhoods at Elon we want to capture this pride and create a sense of belonging within the community. Residents in the Station at Mill Point find support at Elon as scholars and professionals, and they interest in learning to integrate their academic life with their residential and social life. They desire support in learning to manage their residential lives -- cooking, managing a living space, navigating relationships as adults while taking advantage of all Elon has to offer. In other words, they want more of their academic life in their social and residential, as well as wanting help making their residential life as productive as possible to support their academic life.


8 | P a g e

In the end, with the hopes of seeing these identities intersect at a point where each residents is able to leave a legacy behind as they transition

Annual Traditions ● Community tailgate with Station at Mill Point Residents and Morgan Place Community

Residents prior to Elon Football game, that all attend ● Station Snacks – A mostly social event where residents come for snacks, conversation,

and games (or similar) ● Community Trick-or-Treat event in partnership with Fraternity and Sorority Life,

where Morgan Place and the Elon Community are invited ● Wine and Art Night at The Oak House with guided painting ● Civil Rights Museum Trip partnered with Morgan Place Community Members, CREDE,

and Student Involvement ● Active discussion with residents about internships, careers and graduate school

through SPDC Drop-in Hours ● January Diversity Themed Book Discussion around an author or topic related to the

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address ● The Learn-to-Cook Series with Campus dinning/Aramark ● YAC (Young Alumni Council) Meet and Greet – each November and April Alumni come

and network with residents ● SPDC Wanna Learn Wednesday’s – educational and social programs to prepare students

for “Life After Elon” ● Dream Destinations event where students video chat with alums from cities across the

country ● Community Garden led by students in partnership with the Neighborhood Eco Rep ● Faculty Dine-In Program are mini grants available for students to purchase food and

cook for a faculty or staff member ($50.00) Dining at Elon ● Partnership with Aramark to host events and provide meals throughout the

Neighborhood for programs. Most of the connection is with Bard Carleton—Coordinator of Residential Campus Dinning and Engagement—through communication and cost analysis. Additionally, we will work with chiefs from Aramark for the Learn to Cook Series held in the Depot Kitchen once an academic term (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Community Service Partner(s) ● Morgan Place Community- The Morgan Place Community has been a community

partner since the Station at Mill Point was constructed. Due to the unique proximity and relationship with the neighborhood, the focus is more on an ongoing relationship and community activities instead of a more traditional service model. The Community Tailgate, Community Trick-or-Treat, Civil Rights Museum Trip, and the new Community Food Box are all activities with the community. We are looking to expand opportunities to some more traditional service activities, to enhance civic engagement and


9 | P a g e

relationships. Elon University Partners x Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life – Partnership is with the Interfaith LLC. The

group will run their own programming but may have the opportunity to engage in neighborhood wide events.

x Office of Alumni Engagement- Partnership is with the 1889 House, whose goal is to connect current students to the Office of Alumni Engagement. The group hosts an alumni reunion event in the Love Family Student Commons and assist with connections and food for the Dream Destination events. They also provide the food and YAC for the meet once a semester.

x Student Professional Development Center – The SPDC has been a partner since the creation of the community. They provide consistent career service open hours and help to plan programs throughout the year related to job preparation and “Life After Elon.”

x Campus Recreation- The gym and the swimming pool operate through a partnership between Residence Life and Campus Recreation. Evan Small works directly with the pool, while Debbie Norris is the point person for the fitness center.

x Residential Campus Dining and Engagement- Beginning in 2015, The Station at Mill Point started partnering with Campus Dining to have food trucks at some major neighborhood events instead of doing standard Aramark Catering. The Learn to Cook Series has been a popular way for students to interact with Aramark chefs while learning basic to advance cooking skills.

Neighborhood Learning Outcomes

(A) Students will be able to articulate their Elon experiences (B) Students will have a knowledge of local resources and engage in the local community (C) Students will learn effective strategies to engage with Elon University after graduation (D) Students will gain practical knowledge about life after college related to food, finances, jobs, and graduate school (E) Students will connect to each other to build lasting friendships and relationships

Plans to Measure Program Effectiveness

x Electronic Survey at the beginning of the year to gauge Resident interest in the upcoming semester events o There will a calendar of programs, where residents can inform us of which events

they are most interested. At the end of the electronic survey a space will be available for respondents to list any feedback of thoughts

x Focus groups in April to get feedback and potential changes to future plans x Station at Mill Point Neighborhood Association meetings with student representatives

o Student that attend these meetings will have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding past programs and any ideas they believe will benefit residents in the


10 | P a g e

future

First Six-Weeks Outline: ● The focus for the first six weeks for upper-class students should be on adjusting,

supporting, and exploring. Upper-class students returning to Elon may have been aboard in the spring, or have friends aboard in the spring. They may have an adjusting period from their summer experience, to returning to Elon. Some upper-class students may be in leadership roles where they are helping and mentoring first year students. Residence Life student staff members, O Team Leaders, and others are returning to Elon and jumping into their roles. Showing support for upper-class Oaks residents will be through Station Snacks that are specific to encouraging residents to reflect on their leadership and/or summer experience, while making connections to the greater SAMP community.

With SAMP residents generally being student leaders and adjusting back to Elon, it is also important to recognize not all SAMP students have found their sense of belonging; they may be exploring more of what Elon has to offer them. Some upper-class students may be exploring leadership opportunities. Bringing SAMP residents together for informal settings, such as Station Snacks, will provide opportunity for reflection, and for sharing of leadership roles and opportunities around campus.

Week One:

x Monday, August 27th (Station at Mill Point Returning Celebration) Week Two:

x Saturday, September 8th (Community Tailgate with Morgan Place Community) Week Three:

x Wednesday, September 12th (Station Snacks) Week Four:

x Monday, September 17th through Friday September 21st (Informal Community Development)

Week Five: x Monday, September 24th (Dream Destination with SPDC Fellow and 1889

House) Week Six:

x Monday, October 1st through Friday, October 5th (Informal Community Development)

● In addition to these events, AM’s will encourage their residents to attend other campus

events with them. The end goal is that the Neighborhood will provide a hand full of informal programs to facilitate a space for the residents involved with other First 6-weeks programing across campus an opportunity to reflect and not be “on.” Rather our Community Development Model is to provide space for the residents to come relax, connect, and reflect with other Neighborhood residents.


11 | P a g e

Planned Calendar for Neighborhood Events

● Based on neighborhood traditions, and the previous year’s calendar of events, the

following events are in place to happen on or around the following dates. Based on this calendar of events there is still space for residents and staff to create spontaneous educational and community development programs. Alongside, an understanding Apartment Managers will encourage residents to attend campus wide programs with intentional reflection.

All Dates are Currently Tentative

June

June 1- Check-in for Lease renewals June 8- Move-in Date #1 (early move-ins) June 15- Move-in Date #2 (all residents can move-in) June 18- Early Summer Pool Party Social (B & E) June 30- Trip to Saxapahaw Summer Saturdays (B & E)

July

July 15- Community Garden Planting (C) July 26- US White Water Center River Jam (B, & E)

August

August 27- Station Returning Celebration (5:00-7:00 pm) (E)

September September 8- Community Tailgate with Morgan Place (B & E) September 10- Neighborhood Association Resident Interest Meeting September 11- Neighborhood Association Resident Interest Meeting September 12- Station Snacks (D) September 19- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) September 21- Neighborhood Association Meeting

October October 10- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) October 11- Station Snacks (E) October 22- Dream Destination – Dinner (A, C, & D) October 25- Learn-to-Cook Series (D & E) October 26- Neighborhood Association Meeting October 31- Community Trick-or-Treat with Morgan Place and Elon (B & E)


12 | P a g e

November November 2- YAC Meet and Greet (C & D) November 7- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) November 12- Dream Destination (A, C, & D) November 26- Neighborhood Dinner (C & E) November 28- Station Snacks (E)

December

December 6- Station Snacks finals grab-and-go (E)

January January 8- Winter Term Diversity Book Club – TBA (A & D) January 17- Learn-to-Cook Series (D & E) January 19 - Women’s B-Ball game with Morgan Place (B & E)

February

February 7 - Station Snacks Welcome back pizza (E) February 13- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) February 16- Civil Rights Museum with Morgan Place (B & D) February 18- Dream Destination - Dinner (A, C, & D) February 20- Station Snacks (E) February 22- Neighborhood Association Meeting

March

March 7- Learn-to-Cook Series (D & E) March 9- Community Garden Planting (C & E) March 11- Neighborhood Dinner (A, D, & E) March 12- Dream Destination (A, C, & D) March 13 - Station Snacks (E) March 27- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) March 29- Neighborhood Association Meeting March 30- Morgan Place Picnic (B & E)

April

April 10- Wanna Learn Wednesday (A & D) April 13- Sand Volleyball Tournament (E) April 17- Station Snacks (E) April 19- Neighborhood Association Meeting April 26- YAC Meet and Greet (C & D)

May

May 9 - Station Snacks for finals (E) May 14- Senior Splash (E)


13 | P a g e

Mat 31- Final Check-out date (Lease ends) Program Descriptions ● Below are descriptions of events that may require further explanation than the title is

able to provide. Community Garden- The Community Garden was a student initiated idea 3 years ago that has had mixed success depending on student buy-in. Currently there is a committed group of students and connection with an Environmental Services class that could make the garden more sustainable in the future. Community Tailgate- The Morgan Place Community joins Station at Mill Point Residents for a tailgate event in the Love Family Student Commons prior to an Elon Phoenix home football game in the fall. Community Trick-or-Treat- The Station at Mill Point community hosts a trick-or-treat event for community members (Morgan Place) and families of faculty and staff. Students sit on the front porches and hand out candy as kids come by, alongside available backyard games for families to play. Neighborhood Dinners- In order to further engage with the surrounding community and faculty/staff, Station at Mill Point will host two Neighborhood dinners—one per semester. Students will receive an opportunity to invite a faculty or staff member of their choice to join the group for dinner. Many of these conversations focus on the theme “Life after Elon.” Dream Destination- Residents will have an opportunity to join one another in the Depot to video chat with Elon alum from cities around the country. An SPDC fellow leads the conversation alongside the advisor of the 1889 House, with an emphasis in transition, alum work, and insider tips. Wanna Learn Wednesday- This is a series of educational events led by an SPDC fellow to help students prepare for the next stages after Elon; related to Graduate school, professional composer, interviewing, and so much more. Diversity Themed Book Club- Residents will have an opportunity to receive a free copy of “The Other Wes Moore” to read and discuss in a January book club. Attending the Martin Luther King Jr. address to see the author will also be a part of the experience. International Civil Rights Museum Trip- Community members from the Morgan Place Community will join Station at Mill Point


14 | P a g e

residents and faculty/staff members to travel to the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, NC. Learn to Cook Series- Students have an opportunity to learn from Aramark Chef Candace Lawson and others as they prepare a meal together and learn basic cooking skills. Faculty Dine-in Program- Students have an opportunity to apply for a $50 grant to invite a faculty or staff member to their apartment and share a meal. This is an opportunity for students to engage with faculty or staff outside of class in a non-structured environment. Station Snacks- These are monthly snack programs for the Neighborhood to gather and share any information, alongside an activity to help develop community.

station at mill point neighborhood plan academic year 2018 - … · 2018-08-16 · station at mill...

Documents