the weatherford way

The Weatherford WayLessons Learned from Partners in an LLC

Presented by Sandy Neubaum, David Akana, & Jill Childress

Original proposed quad at Weatherford. Weatherford’s completion date: 1928

Originally functioned as an all-men’s residence hall

Newspaper War, 1970

Water fight in the hall, 1970

1972

Community and floor identity that

endured year after year

Above, in 1976

To the right, in 1981

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Ability to personalize

rooms

Painted doors

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Painted doors

Painted doors

Building lofts

1980

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Closed in 1994

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A Rebirth in 2004

Lessons Learned

Lesson 1: Create a shared vision

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The

Visi

on

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The Vision

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The Vision

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The

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ion

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The Vision

Upperclassmen working with mentors to develop businesses

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The Vision

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RAs would serve double roles

The Vision

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The Vision

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The Vision

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The Vision

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The Vision

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The Reality

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Weatherford is 67% Freshman

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The Reality

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RAs were ask to serve in roles they did not

understand

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The RealityA floor of

Upperclassmen...with no supervision

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The Reality

Many events...Many empty seats

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The Reality

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The Reality

Lesson 1: Create a shared vision

…but maintain flexibility and willingness to change

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Lesson 2: Establish clear ownership for each aspect

of the program

…but make sure the student experience is seamless

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AEP 160 Series

COB/COE

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3737Faculty in Residence

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AEP

Professional Development

Social Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Business Practices

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Fellows events

Programs and activities

2010-2011 WFD Staff

UHDS - RAs

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UHDS – Resident Director

Lesson 3: Timing is key and resources are

crucial

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Timing

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Time

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Resources

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Space

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Space

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Relationships

Questions?

Contact information:Sandy: Sandy.Neubaum@bus.oregonstate.eduJill: Jill.Childress@oregonstate.eduDave: David.Akana@oregonstate.edu