Greetings! Congratulations on your position with Hous-

ing and Residential Education. We are excited for your ar-

rival and look forward to welcoming you to our staff. Be-

fore you know it, it will be about that time to move to

Chapel Hill and get in the swing of Summer Operations

and preparations for the coming year. Everyone is work-

ing hard to ensure your arrival is a smooth one.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer. We look for-

ward to getting to know you and ensuring your profes-

sional experience with us will be a memorable one!

Welcome to Campus!

Page 2 Welcome to Carolina!

Allan Blattner, Director

Amy Gauthier, Senior Associate Director

Rick Bradley, Associate Director

Katie Bartholomew, Assistant Director

Jess Evans, Assistant Director

Stacey Parker, Assistant Director

Hazael Andrew, Assistant Director

Steve Lofgren, Assistant Director Facilities Mgmt.

Ciji Heiser, Coordinator for Assessment

Andrea Becker, Coordinator For Recruit/Dev

Kate Dicato, Coordinator For Student Conduct

Justin Inscoe, Coordinator For First Year Experience

Krista Prince, Coordinator For Leadership Dev.

Tarah Burnette, Office Manager

Clarissa Simpson, Business and Finance Officer

Beth Mellott, Business Services Manager

Nikki Jarosiewicz, Business Services Associate

SAY HI TO THE DHRE TEAM

Loci Zsuppan, Business Services Associate

Brandy Smith, Human Resources Associate

Susan Rhody, Summer Operations Coordinator

Terri Gengler, Assistant Conf. Ops. Coordinator

Steven Wiley, Assignments Coordinator

Heather Smith, Assignments Officer

Nicole Edwards, Marketing Manager

Bill Fuller, Marketing Assistant

Joanna Luke, Res Comms & Svcs Manager

Katie Merrill, Supervisor Spencer Package

Debbie Bousquet, Facilities Mgmt. Coordinator

Lisa Bennett, Inventory Manager

Rick McKirgan, Furniture Crew Supervisor

Chris Burnette, Furniture Crew

Monica Boswell, Prop Manager Family Housing

Cynthia Woodard , Assistant Property Manager

The apartments come fully fur-

nished with the exception of an

entertainment unit and micro-

wave. Each of our apartments is

unique. Be creative with your dec-

orating! A few things to notes:

You are welcome to bring your

own personal furniture. Please

keep in mind that furniture that

comes with the apartment stays

with the apartment.

Personal painting of the apart-

ment (walls and such) is not per-

mitted.

Basic Amenities include:

Washer/dryer, full kitchen, dish-

washer, high speed internet (most

locations with wireless access) lo-

cal land-line phone service. Our

beds are Queen sized beds.

It is highly recommended that

each CD purchase renter’s insur-

ance prior to moving into the

Your Apartment

Your Mailing Address and Package Information

Page 3 Welcome to Carolina!

Here is the scoop from Joanna Luke, our Residential Commu-nication Services Manager on mail and package service!

~LETTER MAIL~

CD’s should NOT use their apartment residence hall street address to receive their per-sonal letter mail (bills, bank statements, letters, cards, mag-azine subscriptions, etc.). Let-ter mail delivery ends for most communities during the sum-mer. It is recommended that all CD’s use one of the following options for their personal letter mail:

1. Use the University depart-ment address (campus box). Your mail will first be routed to the University Mail Center, and then delivered to the Avery of-fice suites where it will be sort-ed by community. Our depart-ment inter-campus mail couri-er delivers mail once a day

to each community. Please use the following format and ad-dress if you want your mail to come directly to campus:

First and Last Name

Dept. of Housing CB 5500

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

2. You may choose to establish an off campus mailbox through the Post Office or private mail-box business (for example, The UPS Store). Both options are off campus and would require payment for box rental.

~PACKAGES~

There are two package centers on campus set up to receive all package and overnight mail for students and DHRE staff. If you have a spouse or significant other living with you on cam-pus who will be receiving mail or packages, please send Joan-na Luke their name and email

address. You will receive an email from Housing@unc.edu when a package is ready for you to pick up. Please use one of the following addresses, based on the package center that is most convenient for you to pick up your package(s):

Spencer Package Center uses the following address: First and Last Name 100 Raleigh Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Morrison Package Center uses the following address: First and Last Name 445 Paul Hardin Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free contact Joanna Luke at 919-962-3695 or Joan-naluke@unc.edu.

Thanks!

Stacey’s Team

* Maureen Rodgers

Odum Village

Reesie Holsey

Carmichael Community

Arienne Milkles

Parker Community

Andy Kane

Morrison Community

Josh Ferrari

Ram Village

Hazael’s Team

* Sherard Robbins

Ehringhaus Community

Angie Matos

Hinton James Community

Kyle Sabin

Hinton James Community

Lakethia Jefferies

Craige Community

2015-2016 Community Directors *New Team Member

War. One record talks of a battle

in Virginia, where their sup-

porting column retreated, but

North Carolina troops fought

alone. The victorious troops

were asked in a condescending

tone by some Virginians, who

had retreated, "Any more tar

down in the Old North State,

boys?" The response came quick-

ly: "No, not a bit; old Jeff's bought

it all up." The Virginians asked: "Is

that so? What is he going to do

with it?" The reply: "He is going to

put it on you'ns heels to make you

stick better in the next fight."

What’s a Tarheel? The University

not only uses the nickname

"Tar Heels," but the entire

state does as well. One

version of the nickname's

origin has the name first

being applied to North Car-

olinians during the Civil

What is a Tar Heel?

Jess’s Team

*Shamin Mason

Cobb Community

*Therèsa McKire

Olde Campus Upper Quad Community

Megan Turnage Van Heiden

Connor Community

Paige Abe

Kenan Community

Jack Vitaliz

Olde Campus Lower Quad Community

Katie’s Team

* Tyris Gillis

Manning East Community

Janai Hawkins-Glenn

Manning West Community

Keith Jones

Granville Towers

Whitney Mohr

Granville Towers

Page 4 Welcome to Carolina!

Orientation and Training Information

Fall 2015 Important Dates

Page 5

Sunday, August 9 – 11 Residence Halls Early Opening

Wednesday, August 12 Residence Halls Soft Opening

Friday, August 14 Residence Halls Open

Sunday, August 16 New Student Convocation and Fall Fest

Monday, August 17 Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, August 18 Fall Semester Classes Begin

Monday, September 7 Labor Day Holiday

TBD Heelprint Training Day

Wednesday, October 14 Fall Break Begins at 5 PM (Halls remain open)

Monday, October 19 Classes Resume at 8 AM from Fall Break

Friday, October 31 Halloween (all staffed for live-in staff)

Wednesday, November 25 Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Holiday at 10 AM Student Flexpasses off at 10 AM Odum Village, Ram Village and Granville Towers remain open Staff released as soon as building is closed Staff Flexpassess off at 5 PM

Saturday, November 28 Staff Flex Passes activated at 9 AM

Sunday, November 29 Residence Halls Open from Thanksgiving Holiday at 9 AM

Student Flex Passes on at 9 AM

Monday, November 30 Classes Resume at 8:00 AM from Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, December 2 Fall Semester Classes End

Thursday, December 3 Reading Day #1

Friday, December 4 Exams Begin

Wednesday, December 9 Reading Day #2

Friday, December 11 Exams End

Saturday, December 12 Residence Halls Close for non – graduating students at 10 AM

Sunday, December 13 Residence Halls close for graduating students at 6 PM Commencement Student Flex Passes off at 6 PM Odum Village, Ram Village and Granville Towers remain open

Monday, December 14 Student staff released for Fall semester (or earlier, depending on building closure) Staff Flexpasses will be shut off at 5 PM

Monday, July 6 Community Director Training Begins

Thursday, July 16 Residential Education Overnight Retreat

Monday, July 27 RAM/CM/GTL Training Begins

Sunday, August 2 Multicultural Advisor Training

Sunday, August 2 All Student Staff Training Begins

*ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE

AT THIS TIME.

Spring 2016 Important Dates Page 6

Thursday, January 7 Staff Flex Passes activated at 9 AM CDs return to community and complete community walkthrough

Friday, January 8 Residence Halls open at 9 AM Student Flex Passes on at 9 AM

TBD New RA Training Student Staff Training

Monday, January 11 Spring Semester Classes Begin

TBD Community Director Training Day (tentative date)

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Friday, March 11 Spring Break Holiday begins at 5 PM

Saturday, March 12 Residence Halls close at 10 am Student Flexpasses off at 10 AM Odum Village, Ram Village and Granville Towers remain open Staff released as soon as building is closed

Saturday, March 19 Staff Flex Passes activated at 9 AM

Sunday, March 20 Residence Halls open from Spring Break at 9 AM Student Flex Passes on at 9 AM

Monday, March 21 Classes resume from Spring Break

Friday, March 25 Spring Holiday

Wednesday, April 27 Spring Semester Classes End

Thursday, April 28 Reading Day #1

Friday, April 29 Exams Begin

Saturday, May 4 Reading Day #2

Friday, May 6 Exams End

Saturday, May 7 Residence Halls Close for non-graduating students at 10 AM

Sunday, May 8 Residence Halls Close for graduating students at 6 PM, Commencement

Monday, May 9 Residence Halls Close for summer school students at 4 PM (not already moved out)

*ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE

AT THIS TIME.

Why a Ram for a Mascot? In 1924 Vic Huggins, UNC's head cheerleader, decided that Carolina needed a mascot like N.C. State's Wolf and Geor-

gia's Bulldog. At the time, Jack Merrit, known to his fans as the "Battering Ram," was a popular member of UNC's foot-

ball team. Making use of this nickname, Huggins hit upon the idea of a ram as the Carolina mascot.

The cheerleader went to Charles T. Woollen, the University's Business Manager, and asked him to find twenty-five

dollars to buy a ram. They ordered UNC's first mascot from Texas.

The 1924 team had been in a slump and Carolina fans were looking for something to break the jinx. The Tar Heel

sports staff joined the campus in hoping that the new mascot would bring the much-needed luck.

The mascot, who was named Rameses, arrived in time for the UNC-VMI game on 8 November 1924. The fans saw a

defensive struggle. No one scored until late in the fourth quarter when a UNC player executed a perfect dropkick for a

3-0 victory. Carolina fans credited the first Rameses' presence for pulling Carolina past VMI, and giving birth to the

long line of rams who have witnessed Tar Heel games.

Page 7

Department of Housing and Residential Education’s Commitment to Diversity

and Inclusion

Staff Engagement Develop and encourage opportunities for all staff to gain cultural awareness, enhance skills and increase

investment in each other and the university community Facilities Management Maintain residential facilities that support each and every student by offering inclusive, accessible, and

welcoming environments which enhance the on campus experience Organizational Effectiveness Promote inclusive hiring and recruitment practices that fosters a diverse work environment Advocate for equitable and transparent policies and procedures in our daily practices Student Centered Learning Create co-curricular educational opportunities that empower students to take ownership over their personal growth and develop skills to navigate an ever changing global society It is our hope that all members of the Carolina Community and beyond with

whom we interact will join us in our efforts to create this environment.

The Department of Housing and Residential Education is committed to fostering an inclusive work and living environment through a culture of trust, growth and collaboration. We promote equity, education and advo-cacy through developmental opportunities that explore individual identity and personal growth.

Our goal is to incorporate multiculturalism into the various facets of our departmental guiding principles:

Tentative Training Schedules Page 8

Below are screenshots of LT and RA TENTATIVE training schedules. These are meant to give you and idea of

our training schedule. They are not complete or detailed. You will learn more about the schedule during CD

Training! CD Training will begin on July 6, 2015. You will receive a training schedule before your arrival.

Page 9

Community Immersion

Community Immersion is the philosophy that each student’s journey at Carolina is unique. It is therefore

important that our staff’s focus with residents is more one-on-one, connecting students with their com-

munity, with the campus, and with opportunities that expose them to all that is available at Carolina. It is

the way in which we directly engage residents, sharing in their successes and assisting with their con-

cerns and challenges. In short, it is mentorship. This, in turn, leads to greater student success.

Keith Shawn Smith served as a Resident Advisor for the third floor of Stacy Hall in the Old Campus Low-

er Quad Community during the 2005 – 2006 academic year. During his short career here at UNC, Keith

Shawn epitomized the efforts of a great RA. He motivated and coached his residents, about Carolina and

about life. He encouraged the setting of personal goals and identifying future aspirations. Keith Shawn

connected with his residents, getting to know each one individually. He connected his residents to each

other and to campus life. The residents of the third floor of Stacy looked to Keith Shawn as a mentor.

They became invested in themselves and in the success of their community. He helped to develop a bond

in his community that grew very strong. That strength helped the com-

munity survive February 24, 2006, the day that a tragic accident unex-

pectedly ended the life of Keith Shawn Smith.

What is Community Immersion?

Environment Facilities Management

Budget Management

Desk Management

Crisis

Residential Learning Programs

Safety

Inclusivity

Welcoming

Assessment

Involvement Direct Contact

Daily Interactions

Programming

Residential Learning Pro-grams

Community Government

Crisis Management

Staff Engagement

Assessment

Relationships Daily Interactions

Mentoring

Programming

Customer Service

Multicultural Activities

Staff Engagement

Staff Development

Advising

Department of Housing and Residential Education

SASB North 1218 / 00 Avery Hall

CB # 5500

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5500

Phone: 919.962.5401

Fax: 919.843.0794

Avery Fax Machine: 919.843.5406

CD On Duty: 919.259.8318

Summer School Communities

Kenan Community 919.843.5697

Odum Village 919.966.5661

Ram Village 919.843.6676

information on local government,

services, schools and entertain-

ment http://www.ci.chapel-

hill.nc.us/

Official travel information for

Chapel Hill/Orange County http://

www.chocvb.org/

Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of

Commerce site with information

on relocation services and local

businesses http://

www.carolinachamber.org

Town of Carrboro website with

information about relocation ser-

vices, recreational activities and

community events http://

www.carrboro.com/

Durham:

Durham Convention and Visitors

There is a wealth of information

available on local towns, reloca-

tion information, and additional

area resources.

University:

The Visitors Center: A good intro-

duction to the University, includes

campus map, helpful contacts,

campus attractions and tours, and

local information http://

www.unc.edu/visitors/

The Office of Human Resources

http://hr.unc.edu

The Gazette: the faculty/staff

newspaper of the University

http://gazette.unc.edu/

Chapel Hill/Carrboro:

Town of Chapel Hill website with

Bureau website includes reloca-

tion information, an events calen-

dar, and information on local

attractions http://

dcvb.durham.nc.us

Durham Chamber of Commerce

website with includes information

on education, housing, and local

taxes http://

www.durhamchamber.org/

Raleigh and Research Triangle

Park:

Official visitor’s information web-

site includes events and area

attractions http://

www.raleighcvb.org/

A comprehensive site of infor-

mation, including housing, trans-

portation, business, and activities

http://www.virtualraleigh.com/

Triangle Information

housing.unc.edu

Carolina Guides

What is a Carolina Guide?

These are seasoned members of our staff who will

work to get you orientated to the community and

your new role! Your Carolina Guide will be contacting

you soon.

Mason & Kyle

Maureen & Jack

Sherard & Paige

Therèsa & Arienne

Tyris & Megan

Contact Information