hall opening preparation presented by : lisa cannon
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Hall Opening Preparation
IntroductionsImportance of Planning Ahead & DelegationSetting Up Your Mail Room & Mail Clerks Tips for Residence Hall OpeningWorking with Parents and FamiliesFirst All-Hall MeetingStart Up Supplies & CostsHall Opening Check ListAdvice from Returning Staff Hands on Training – “Opening Day Check In”Questions
PLAN AHEAD!
So… You don’t feel rushed You have time to have all your questioned answered You don’t look like this…
Use your SSM
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
DailyCheck Mail!
2 weeks before openingRA duty boards to the Center for printing and lamination
Request S numbers for any supplies or food that will be purchased off campus
Submit request for tables and chairs for opening day at http://134.53.72.1/home.html
Submit catering order for LLC Kickoff if you have not already done so (if applicable)
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
1 week beforeCustomize Check In Reminders Sheet Update and copy RHA Elections Information & Sign Up SheetVerify Catering Order, or other food purchases for Opening EventCreate and copy flyers for Opening Event & All Hall MeetingPrepare agenda for All Hall Meeting
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
At least 1 week beforeVerify that all keys and locks work (SSMs)Place keys in envelopes with room number written on front of each envelopeRequest replacement keys from Jay Mabry for broken and missing keysSubmit list of broken locks or locks needing oil to Jay MabryCreate SSM duty and workshifts schedule for opening
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
At least a Few Days Before OpeningUpdate and print flow charts and registration signage based on information receivedCreate welcome bannerCreate direction signs for halls - bathrooms, stairs, fire exitHang Directional Signs
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
At least a Day Before OpeningSpray paint smoking lines around building – 25 feet around entire buildingSet up tables and chairs in your check in areaPre-stuff bags with giveaways and flyersSet up stations and lay out materials –Telephone Codes, S-hooks, emergency cards, room inventory cards
Review check-in process with SSMs
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
Things you will receive from other departments (up to opening day)
Telephone Information CardsInformation/Brochures/Give-a-ways (Athletic Dept-Maybe)Guide to Residence Hall Living Card (ORLNSP)S-hooks for residents -1 or 2 per resident (housing manager)Room Inventory Cards (Housing Managers) Emergency Cards (ORLNSP)Smoking Prevention paint kit (Health Education)
Tips for Residence Hall Opening
Special NotesDuty boards should be printed and laminated through the Center and not the Copy Center
The Center does not supply lamination for student door boards. This must be covered by your hall start up funds or by the SSM funds.
Parents & Families
IntroductionsHave “all about me” information by your office
Questions & Concerns
Facility/Hall -related Questions & Concerns
Students First!!!
The First All-Hall Meeting
Encourage residents that they need to attend the All-Hall Meeting when they arrive to check-inAll Hall Meeting will be held shortly after check-in endsTopics to cover:
Self and staff introductionsPolicies and proceduresHall kick-off informationHall CouncilResources (GTRLHL, Code of Conduct)
Start Up SuppliesProvided by ORLNSP
Receipt books for lockouts 1 white key envelope per student1 pair of scissors1 ream of paper2 black & 2 red markers1 black pen1 box of paper clips1 bag of rubber bands
Start Up Supplies & Costs
$100.00 per hallDepartmental Code
Wells Hall, Shriver Center Book Store
Departmental Credit CardWal-Mart & Meijer
What to buy & what not to buyStart up money can be used throughout the year
Resources Available on the ORLNSP Web site - Manual
Directional Signs for Move-in DaysWhat Can I do with $100 of start-up funds?List of supplies available at WellsSample Move-In Day SSM Check-in ScheduleDaily check-list of things to do before Move-In Day