The First 96 Hours

Months of assessment and planning culminated with the implementation of “The First 96 Hours”, a program designed to address the student-athlete experience during the first week on campus. The initial goal was to develop a formative learning experience that would provide students with a clearer understanding of what it means to be a student-athlete at Georgetown, presented in a way that respects all that student-athletes are... - by Patricia Thomas

Emotional Support for Students and the Use of Group Counseling

For many Georgetown students, the college years are a time of growth and development, exciting opportunities, and challenges. At times, students struggle as they navigate new relationships, discover their new-found autonomy, separate from family, clarify their beliefs and values, and cope with academic and personal experiences. In the face of such tasks, it can be helpful for some students to access professional support and guidance... - by Erin Peterson and Matthew Fleming

The Life and Safety of Students Off Campus

The Office of Off Campus Student Life began the new academic year with a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of our students, the University and its neighbors.

Each Fall, the University holds mandatory orientation sessions for every student living off campus. We recognize this as an opportunity to provide essential information to students, especially those in the neighborhoods immediately adjacent to the campus. The meetings cover the services of the Office of Off Campus Student Life, or OCSL; safety and security in the home, proper trash disposal, the University’s expectations – in general, how to be a respectful and responsible neighbor in the community... - by Jeanne Lord and Chuck VanSant

Student Leadership Opportunities

The mission of the Office of Residence Life is to promote a healthy and vibrant living-learning community on campus. While our nearly 100 student and professional staff dedicate their work to this, much of the community is created through student leadership in the residence halls. Residence life sponsors multiple student organizations and initiatives that offer residents a chance to lead their community... - by Stephanie Lynch, Christy Anthony, and Brenda Nimoh-Rogers

At a Glance ..........................................................................................................................................

Project Hilltop-Promoting Responsibility in Damage Elimination By Brenda Nimoh-Rogers For the 2005-2006 academic year, The Office of Residence Life with support from the Office of Student Conduct, the Housing Office, the Office of Housing Operations and InterHall launched a new campaign called Project Hilltop. The purpose of this campaign is to increase student behavior which demonstrates pride in their living areas, raise student awareness of vandalism, reduce vandalism charges, and educate students on the community billing process. The project also sets out to strengthen communication between residents, building staff and custodial staff.     The Project Hilltop Committee created a marketing campaign to educate students about vandalism, community building process, and reporting acts of vandalism and destruction that occur in the community. Additionally, the Committee sponsored the first annual Hilltop Week, which centered on activities and programs in the residence halls that would bring the community together. Some of the activities included: Community Service Day, Bulletin Board contest, Facilities/Housekeeping Appreciation Day, Grounds Clean–up and Beautification Day. Furthermore, as an added incentive, the Committee created Hilltop Grants in the amount of $100.00, to encourage Resident Assistants, Apartment Managers and Community councils to continue to advance and promote the goals of Project Hilltop through their individual and/or collective programming. The Hilltop Committee believes that education, proactive program planning and most importantly accountability and pride will produce safe and hospitable environments for our students to live, study and thrive.