Department of

Student Life
Campus Living

Website Update Proposal

It is the intention of the Department of Student Life to provide and to identify opportunities for
students that result in increased learning, greater self-awareness and a clearer sense of
purpose.

Our passion is the improvement of the human condition through the expansion of a caring
community. (Campus Life: In Search of Community p. 47)

It is the vision of the Department of Student Life to create a systematic and strategic co-
curricular core that is nationally recognized by coordinating the annual identification and
promulgation of the Student & Campus Life core co-curriculum; programs and activities offered
through the co-curriculum.

SUNY Geneseo
Division of Student and Campus Life
Department of Student Life 321 MacVittie College Union
https://www.geneseo.edu/campus_living
585-245-5851

By: Andy Chen

Marketing Intern for Housing
Needs: The website is outdated and does not include the latest information that featured our
residence hall services and some events in the residence hall.

Solutions: I would like the website to be more interactive and to compare images of various
residence hall. In addition, I feel having a story contest to be featured on our website would
makes it more interactive, increase student engagement, and allow perspective students to
learn more about housing.

Future Recommendation:
• Create a Why Live on Campus? Portion
○ Convenience
○ Safety
○ All-Inclusive
○ New Events and Opportunities
• Youtube Video of Student on Why Live on Campus?

• Student Testimonial, Having a Stories page on the housing website

• Interactive Page where students can select information such as comparing residence
hall.
• Possible Events in the Residence Hall
• Students can subscribe to newsletter and other publications

Residence Hall and Living Learning Communities:

• Panorama View of each of the residence hall

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

EMAIL ADDRESS:

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Frequently Asked Question:
When will I be notified of housing information?
For incoming students, your housing information will be released to you through your
account on Symplicity Residence and emailed to you by the end of July after you pay
your housing deposit and submit the housing agreement form. For returning students,
you will be able to select your room during the housing selection process during the
month of April.

What is the benefit of living on campus?

Some of the benefit of living on campus is the inclusive community, convenience to
campus and academic building, along with numerous campus events and included
features of the residence hall.

When is the housing selection process?

The housing selection process occur each April where returning student will be able to
select their room for the next academic year.

Is pet allow in on-campus housing?

Unfortunately, pet is not allowed in on-campus housing, except for approved service
animals.

Do I need a meal plan when living on campus?

Yes, meal plan is required when living on campus. There are plenty of meal plans
option such as silver, gold, and platinum plan.

Whom do I speak to if I have issue with my roommates?

The first expectations would be to find a way to communicate and address the
differences causing the conflict. If needed, residents can speak to any member of the
housing staff (resident assistant, area coordinator). The residence life staff are trained
to mediate conflict.

Do I have to live on campus?

How do I sign up for on-campus housing?
How can I stay involved within the residence hall?
Can students stay in their room during breaks?

Amenities and Services

What amenities does my room come with?
What utilities or services are included in my campus living?
What items are available to check-out in the service desk?

Safety
What is the safety procedure of the residence hall?
Is there any maintenance or security in the residence hall?

BEST ROOM AND STORY CONTEST

The Department of Student Life

is excited to announce:

The Best Room and Story Contest

Think you have the best room? Do you have an amazing story about your time living on
campus? Enter for a chance to showcase your room and style, as well as tell us your creative
story for a chance to win amazing prizes and to be featured on our website and social media!!

If you are interested in participating in this contest, please click here or the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/bestroomcontest17

Contest Period Ends: December 7th at 11:59pm

Finalists Notified: December 8th

All contestants will receive points toward their Knight Time Rewards Program for participating
in the contest. The Knight Time Rewards Program, sponsored by the Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics and the Department of Student Life, rewards students who attend
designated campus events to earn points to unlock varying levels of prizes

Each finalist will receive a Gift Card consisting of a variety of places such as Target, ITunes,
Macy’s and more as well as a chance to be featured on our website and social media.
The grand prize winner will receive priority selection of housing and early move in, along with
being featured on our website and social media.

Rules:
● Late submissions will not be accepted.
● Any submissions that display fire hazard or violation of residential housing policy will be
immediately disqualified from the contest.
● All finalist rooms will be featured on our website and social media for publications.
● Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @GeneseoMCU
● Be sure to check out the photos on Social Media using #KnightsDeckYourRoom after
finalists are announced on December 8th.
● Each individual must submit their own photos and google forms to be entered into the
contest.
● One finalist will be selected from each residence hall based on creativity, school spirit,
theme, and best use of space.

Room and Story Contest Winner 2017-2018

Pictures
Name, ‘Year
Residence Hall, 2017-2018
Story-Tell us your story about your room