Learn. Grow. Lead.The first year of college can be anintimidating experience for manyfreshmen. They are away from homefor the first time and are stilldeveloping a sense of self. The staffof Stetson East plans to facilitate thisdifficult transition by helping theirstudents discover who they are asstudent leaders. How, you ask? Thefirst semester will be devoted topersonality assessment and selfdiscovery. "I want the students tosee how leadership is defined onmultiple levels," says Residence

Director Emily Johnson. "If youweren't the captain of your highschool soccer team, that doesn'tmean you're not a leader." Emily andher staff have executed a "findingyour foothold" welcome event thatwas very successful (see photo). Willthese residents achieve thierleadership goals? Only time will tell(but we're sure Emily and her staffwill keep us in the loop)! Keepleading the pack, Stetson East!

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Community Service: Smith, WillisLeadership: Stetson EastSustainability & Green Science:LightBouvè College: Stetson WestCBA Corporate Explorers:SpeareCBA Leaders in Society: SpeareCollege of Engineering: StetsonWestConnections: Stetson WestCollege of Computer &Information Sciences: SmithCriminal Justice: 153 HemenwayHonors, INV, WVC, WVFPre Med: 337 HuntingtonUndeclared: SpeareCreative Expressions: Kerr,MelvinInteractive Media: KerrE.M.B.R.A.C.E.: KennedyInterdisciplinary: KennedyGlobal Frontiers: WhitePolitical Science & Urban Policy:153 Hemenway

spotlight on a living learning community:Leadership: Finding your Foothold

WelcomeKara!

Joining the NortheasternResidential Life community isKara Curcio, Assistant Directorfor New Student Programs &Academic Initiatives. Karacomes to us from CaliforniaPolytechnic University. She isvery excited to begin workingwith all of us! If you see her inSpeare during the comingweeks, be sure to say hello!

All of you amazed us with yourtake on the LLC training co-programming activity! Don't stopthere! Looking for another RA orstaff to co-program with? Well,search no further! We bring youthe Co-Programming Classifieds:send the LLC Ledger your ideasand needs and we’ll send themout to other LLCs. Send all e-mailinquiries to:

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RA Spotlight: Maddie BrodeurCongrats Maddie! You are the first LLCRA for our Spotlight! You have beenrecognized for your enthusiasm,passion and dedication to theLeadership LLC. Whether it’s makingdoor decs and bulletin boards orplanning the next big program –Maddie is always smiling, laughingand telling jokes which makes being inher presence a joy. Her positiveattitude is contagious and she is ableto perk up any staff meeting and

brighten the spirits of all staffmembers! When it comes to herresidents, Maddie has a keen eye forhelping others. She has gotten toknow the name, and even randomfacts, about most, if not all, of theresidents on her floor. She can befound chatting with them in thecommon area or lounges. Maddie,you are a truly inspirational first yearRA and the department is happy toSpotlight you!

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RD Spotlight: Paris SandersPARIS! The LLC Ledger is happy toSpotlight you for your amazingcommunity achievements in M1LK!With four Living LearningCommunities in her areas, Paris hasdeveloped creative programming,worked with faculty contacts, and haseffectively engaged her students. Shealso provides ideas to other staffmembers on programmingopportunities for their LLC. Recently,

she worked to co-­‐sponsor aneducational program with SharynHinton of the John D. O'Bryant AfricanAmerican Institute that drew 90students on a Friday night. Paris hasapproached her position with anenthusiasm that is contagious and anattitude that is strongly supportive ofour department mission, vision andvalues. She is committed to fosteringa community that is valued andsupported and is working tirelessly.

1. Share your back story – what isthis LLC all about?2. Update with unique, relevantcontent and direct engagementopportunities.3. Create a strong visual identity –embody the ideals of your LLC.4. Listen – what are the residentssaying? What do they want?5. Encourage students to share theirown stories, photos, videos andfeedback.6. Respond quickly – via Facebookor in person.7. Link information back to websites– OrgSync, NU Home, ResLife.8. Create anticipation – get studentsexcited for upcoming events!9. Consider tone – consistent,positive expression.10. Post polls, programming ideas,events, pictures, and studying ortutoring opportunities.

LLCs and Social Media:What you need to know

best practices

My congratulations to you all for the effort you have put forward tomake our Living Learning Programs the special entities they havebecome. As you read through this newsletter, you will see thewonderful activities that have been sponsored on behalf of thestudents we serve. Our LLC’s are firmly rooted in the Mission,Vision and Values of our department. So as you are planningactivities and events, be reminded that ultimately, what we areattempting to do is build a stronger NU community- a communitywhere our students are engaged, challenged to reach their goalsand feel at home. Let's continue working toward makesNortheastern University a place where this is always true.

Our Vision: “To Be The Global Leader in the Development ofLiving Learning Environments That Translate All Learning IntoPurposeful Action”

Our Mission: “The Department of Residential Life strives to createa safe and inclusive residential environment which develops andsupports opportunities for intellectual and social development andprepares students to become purposeful contributors to our globalsociety.“

Our Values

•Community Development: Residential Life will work to create anenvironment where community members demonstrate concern forthose within and without their community; Are actively involved incontributing to the growth and improvement of their community;

Have pride in their alma mater ; Take responsibility for the growthand development of themselves and of others; Are challenged toreach their goals.

•Contribution/Service: Residential Life will provide an environmentthat facilitates the connection between students’ academic pursuitsand their potential to take action to improve the welfare of the on/off-campus and global communities.

•Diversity: Residential Life will provide an environment thatchallenges students to acknowledge and overcome theirassumptions in the pursuit of mutual respect for members ofdiffering cultures, life experience and beliefs.

•Engagement: Residential Life will provide an environment thatinitiates/continues discussions, debate, learning outside theclassroom and encourages students to support one another in theiracademic endeavors.

•Integrity: Residential Life will seek to assist students in clarifyingtheir personal values and offer them support to live their livesconsistent with those values.

•Academic Support: Residential Life will seek to provide theresidential community with frequent and intentional academicsupport systems to usher students from matriculation throughgraduation.

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Upcoming Programing

Undeclared: True ColorsRAs Tom Donigan, Nick Gedeon, Jenny Wilson, and Maria Zhou of the Undeclared LLC created a True Colors programwith a self-­‐awareness approach for their residents. First, residents found out what personality "color" they were. Then,residents learned what each color identifies as specific characteristics that can help explain personality types. Theprogram gave residents tools to improve interpersonal communication, as well as background information on what"colors" correspond to what majors.

Pre Med: Diabetes WalkDuring the first part of the program, Quinn Bott and Connie Lu explained what Diabetes is. They explained what goesinto checking blood sugar levels, as well as what can be done to reduce them to stay healthy. Residents wereencouraged to sign up for the Northeastern Team for the Step Out: Walk for Diabetes, which happened on the 22nd.The RAs took residents to the Boston Common and showed Pre Med LLC support by walking!

First Year Honors: Boston Symphony OrchestraAneeqa Islam & Aislinn Kane took students to Boston Symphony Orchestra to see Yo Yo Ma perform. Professor BrianRobinson of the music department joined and started the night with a discussion on classical music that specificallyinclude some history and culture behind the types of pieces they would hear.

Upper-­‐class Honors:Museum of Science TripMatias Campos & Michelle Crisp took students to the Museum of Science to visit the Pompeii Exhibit for an ancient-­‐international experience without leaving the city! They learned about the ancient roman culture, Roman ingenuity, andthe affects of natural disasters that have plagued the world to this day

Bob Jose: Associate Dean forCultural and Residential Lifer.jose@neu.eduKara Curcio: Assistant Directorfor Living Learning Community& Academic Initiativesk.curcio@neu.eduJohanna Martin-Prener: First YearExperience Specialistjoha.martin@neu.eduScott Berozi: Graduate Assistantfor LLCs s.berozi@neu.eduLauren Creamer: GraduateAssistant for LLCsl.creamer@neu.edu

Alia Qatarneh: LLC Specialistqatarneh.a@husky.neu.edu

LLCContacts

Past LLC Programs

Pre Med: Talk with Dr. Carmen Sceppa 10/26 5pm 337 LoungeDr. Sceppa will speak to our Pre Med residents about her career, research, nutrition science,and to answer questions from students about her life path.

Bouve: Dinner Series: Working as a Health Care Team Member in Ambulatory Care 10/275:30pm 20 STEThe Bouvé Living Learning Community Student-­‐Faculty Dinner Series is a special opportunityfor Bouvé LLC residents to interact with Bouvé faculty and each other in a casual, small-­‐group setting while enjoying a free catered dinner. This dinner will be with PharmacyProfessor, Michelle Jacobs, discussing "Working as a Health Care Team Member inAmbulatory Care."

Connections: Volunteer Opp: Women In Engineering DayResidents, faculty, and staff will come together to celebrate Women in Engineering Day!Lunch will be served in the Curry Student Center, followed by the event in 240 Egan.

Undeclared: Undeclared Student Panel 11/3 time TBA Speare LobbyUndeclared LLC Residents are invited to come to our Student Panel program where variousstudents, undeclared at one point in time or another, will come and speak about theiracademic and cooperative experiences here at Northeastern. Discussion topics will includeco-­‐op, internships, classes, summer experiences, switching or declaring a major, research,and more!

First Year Community Service: Reverse Trick-­‐or-­‐Treating!

The LLC RAs will knock on resident doors asking or donations – canned goods, shoes, clothes– and in return they get a treat! All proceeds go to charity!

Leadership: Lecture Series Date and Time TBAThe Leadership LLC will be hosting a Leadership Lecture Series focusing on personalityinventories, the transition from high school to college to professional, and job interviewsuave!