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Office Of Residence LifecuRRicuLum mOdeL
GuLLs dOn’t fLy, they sOaR!
endicOtt cOLLeGe at a GLancethe endicott college mission statement is: Shapedbyaboldentrepreneurialspirit,EndicottCollegeoffersstudents a vibrant academic environment that remains true to its founding principle of integrating professional and liberal arts with experiential learning including internship opportunities across disciplines. The College fosters a spirit of excellence by creating a challenging yet supportive and inclusive environment in which students are encouraged to take intellectual risks, pursue scholarly and creative interests, contribute to the community, and explore diverse career paths. Endicott is committed to supporting the personal and professional development of its students, preparing them to assume meaningful roles within the greater community both domestically and internationally. 1
the institution believes in seven values that guide the community to success. they are: 1. commitment and hard work lead to success. 2. individual rights and group rights begin and end with responsibility and
accountability. 3. Mutual respect among students, families, faculty, staff, and the greater
community should be inherent in all our interactions. 4. each person should strive to achieve his or her fullest potential, and our
community should foster that growth.5. Each person should reflect on and take responsibility for his or her words
and actions, in the context of both personal growth and the welfare of others. 6. as a community of learners, each of us succeeds when we contribute to an
environment that is rich in opportunity and understanding. 7. Our goal is to graduate individuals with skills, attitudes, and character traits
that will make them productive and successful in their own lives and in their communities. these values and beliefs are central to our mission as an institution of higher learning. Working together, we can create a community of learners who are committed to achieving their individual and collective best. 2
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1 endicott college mission statement (Oct. 2014). Retrieved from endicott.edu/about/mission.aspx2 student handbook 2015-2016. (sept. 2015). Retrieved from endicott.edu/studentLife/stu-dent-Affairs/Student-Handbook.aspx
The Endicott College Office of Residence Life mission statement is: In alignment with Endicott’s commitment to the development of the whole student,theOfficeofResidenceLifeiscommittedtoprovidingahealthyand supportive living environment that promotes academic success and personal growthofresidentialstudents.TheResidenceLifestaffiscommittedto fostering a sense of community and responsibility as well as providing opportunities for students to become contributing and engaged members of a diverse and ever changing global society. 3
The goals of the Office of Residence Life are:• develop strategies to support the academic mission• to empower residents to pursue personal growth in connection with student
engagement and the exploration of knowledge• Provide a safe, supportive and healthy living environment where all students
are known, value and have an understanding of sensitivity and respect as integral parts of community development and awareness
• to support students through their college experience in the development of professionalism and life skills
In the 2016 spring semester, the Office of Residence Life housed 2,272 undergraduate students. Of that undergraduate population:
• 30.8 percent were freshmen• 27.7 were sophomores• 16.9 percent were juniors• 23. 2 percent were seniors• 1.1 percent were transfer students• 0.3 percent were exchange students.
Of the 329 programs in the 2015 fall semester (or 6.2 programs per Ra), a majority of programming in large residence halls took place in buildings’ lobbies. a majority in small residence halls took place either door-to-door or in Ras’ rooms and apartments.
Residence Life at a GLance
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3 Residence Life Overview mission. Retrieved from endicott.edu/studentLife/Residence-Life.aspx
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the former programming model, community Programming, focused its themes on institutional goals and values such as:
1. supporting the academic mission2. demonstrating personal growth3. demonstrating community development and awareness4. developing professionalism and life skills
the four themes were known as “big rocks.” each “big rock” contained four learning outcomes known as “little rocks.” although community Programming promoted endicott values - structuring itself like a curriculum model - it was not holistic, did not promote progressive learning or value individual contact between Ras and residents.
First, accountability was reinforced by points for programs. In order to fulfill job duties, Resident assistants were required to earn 70 points per semester. door decorations, for instance, were 1 point, and community-building programs were 2 points. “Big rocks” programs earned 3-5 points each. extra points were awarded for active programs with large attendance and special topics.
the goal of residential education became points-based. community Programming consequently discouraged quality events and initiatives. if residents needed a community-building program, to learn about class registration or a study packet taped to their doors, RAs were turned off because those programs and initiatives did not warrant as many points when compared to food socials or forced special topics.
Community Programming also unfairly benefited particular halls. Because additional points were awarded for high attendance, community Programming favored large residence halls, specifically single-building staffs, as they often contained large common-area spaces for popular events. small residence halls - which require Ras to program within individual apartments - rely on passive programming more than large residence halls. in apartment and townhouse areas, mixed media are needed such as bulletin boards, posters and individual conversations.
eVaLuatinG the Past
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• Activeprogram: engages residents through in-person activities (TV show night, potluck, canvas painting)
• Passiveprogram: non-active engagement with residents or reaching residents without in-person dialogue (bulletin board, snacks on doors, de-stress packets)
• Co-program: Requires more than one planner; the planners must all be Ras. These programs will generally involve more than the residents of your floor or building
• Meetup: either meet at or bring your residents to an event (taking residents to Welcome Week events or CAB Bingo)
• Outsidespeaker: someone or a group other than yourself presenting or facilitating a program/initiative (REACH’sBeattheBartender,ChrisMocaspeaking about Study Abroad)
• KnocksandTalks: in-person conversations with each resident of your assigned floor, wing or building. These must be completed mid-semester fall and spring
• Skillsprograms: Programming that helps students learn about life skills and professional skills (how to cook, do laundry, safe partying, learning about resume writing, creating a professional network)
• Opennessprograms: also known as diversity programming, which includes showcasing different perspectives, cultures, sub-cultures and inclusion practices (ListeningandtalkingaboutBeyonce’s“Lemonade,”attendingandparticipatinginmovieshowingsinLowerCallahanduringawarenessweeks/months)
• Academicsprograms: Programming that supplements classroom learning and helps students succeed in the classroom (homework and study helpers, learning how to speed read, bringing faculty in to teach residents about passionate subjects)
• Relationshipsprograms: community builders or community-building programs. this includes building relationships with the residence hall community, the Endicott community, and the greater community at large. During the first six weeks of each semester, Ras should complete one relationship program per week and then complete at least one relationship program per month (ice cream socials, FieldDay,movie/TVshownights)
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sOaR is a curriculum model that promotes endicott college’s mission, values and resources. a curriculum model is similar to a syllabus, identifying and executing “intentional ways of promoting learning in college and university residence life.” 4 topics covered derive from current trends and needs observed by endicott college Student Affairs staff.
sOaR stands for four values: Skills, Openness, Academics and Relationships.
Residents who participate in the sOaR curriculum model will understand endicott college’s mission, values and resources. they will connect that knowledge to their communities and beyond. Specifically, students will:
1. convey and apply knowledge of professional competencies and life skills to their own lives (skills)
2. expand their awareness of inclusive practices and diversity. diversity can include – but is not limited to – social culture, sub-culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity and religion (Openness)
3. Participate in experiential learning and educational development opportunities in order to nurture academic achievement (academics)
4. create bonds and relations among each other, endicott college and the broader community (Relationships)
RAs will complete one Relationships program per week the first six weeks of each semester and then once per month. Staff must complete an additional 1 or 2 programs per month that pertain to a sOaR letter. assigned monthly topics must be incorporated into events, and only those with an asterisk (*) may be passive programs.
additional requirements include: a monthly thursday-saturday program, monthly outside speaker, semesterly co-program and semesterly large-scale program.
It is the goal of the Office of Residence Life that by attending our programs, residents will know how or be able to sOaR.
the sOaR mOdeL
4 What is the Residential curriculum model?. (Oct. 2012). Retrieved frompaulgordonbrown.com/2012/10/21/what-is-the-residential-curriculum-model/
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the sOaR model shifts our culture from community Programming to a curriculum. curriculum models are a holistic approach. they note what students need based on research, not what is most popular. the model then delivers strategies - such as active or passive programs and one-on-one conversations - to promote learning over time.
curriculum models also incorporate campus resources to educate residents. Community Programming expects student staffs to teach residents; RAs are the presumed experts on wide-ranging topics such as study skills, health and wellness, and diversity. In a curriculum model, RAs need to engage with faculty, staff and community members who are experts in assigned topics. 5
most importantly, the sOaR model directly applies endicott college’s seven values to programming and initiatives:
• commitment and hard work lead to success. (s, a)• individual rights and group rights begin and end with responsibility and
accountability. (R)• Mutual respect among students, families, faculty, staff, and the greater
community should be inherent in all our interactions. (s, O, R)• each person should strive to achieve his or her fullest potential, and our
community should foster that growth. (s, R)• Each person should reflect on and take responsibility for his or her words
and actions, in the context of both personal growth and the welfare of others. (O)
• as a community of learners, each of us succeeds when we contribute to an environment that is rich in opportunity and understanding. (a)
• Our goal is to graduate individuals with skills, attitudes, and character traits that will make them productive and successful in their own lives and in their communities. these values and beliefs are central to our mission as an institution of higher learning. Working together, we can create a community of learners who are committed to achieving their individual and collective best. (s)
the sOaR mOdeL cOntinued
5 hoover, K., & severtson, h. (2013). seahO 2013: The inside view on developing a residential curriculum [Prezi presentation]. Retrieved from prezi.com/exkacnbvl1om/seaho-2013-the-inside-view-on-developing-a-residential-curriculum/
Septembertopics[ ] student handbook policies*[ ] fire safety*[ ] endicott pride
Octobertopics[ ] alcohol and Other drugs [ ] transition*[ ] diversity/social justice
November/Decembertopics[ ] stress management or study skills[ ] international services*[ ] social media/online presence*
*can be either an active or passive program
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faLL 2016 timeLineSeptember[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board[ ] Opening meeting[ ] Roommate contractsRelationshipsprograms: [ ] community builder 1 [ ] community builder 2 [ ] community builder 3 [ ] community builder 41ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
October[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board[ ] “Knocks and talks”Relationshipsprograms: [ ] community builder 1 [ ] community builder 21ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
November/December[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board (closing)[ ] Relationships program2ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
Requirements:• Outside speaker once a month• th-sat program once a month• co-program once a semester• Large-scale program per staff once a
semester
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sPRinG 2017 timeLineJanuary/February[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board [ ] Opening meetingRelationshipsprograms: [ ] community builder 1 [ ] community builder 2 [ ] community builder 3 [ ] community builder 4 [ ] community builder 5 [ ] community builder 61ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
March[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board[ ] “Knocks and talks”[ ] Relationships program 1ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
April/May[ ] door tags[ ] Bulletin board (closing)[ ] Closing floor meeting[ ] Relationships program 2ofthefollowing: [ ] skills program [ ] Openness program [ ] academics program
January/Februarytopics[ ] conduct policies*[ ] health and wellness*[ ] diversity/social justice
Marchtopics[ ] service/community outreach[ ] Leadership*[ ] safety (alcohol and Other drugs, safe sex, sun care, etc.)
April/Maytopics[ ] motivation*[ ] stress management or study skills[ ] sexual assault awareness
*can be either an active or passive program
Requirements:• Outside speaker once a month• th-sat program once a month• co-program once a semester• Large-scale program per staff once a
semester
GuideLines and PROceduRes
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although Ras can choose s, O, a or R each month, Ras must program within each letter at least once every semester. Professional staff may also edit particular requirements to fit the needs of their designated residence halls and staff.
Ordering food items:• all food requests must be done through Sodexo. catering requests (found
on Gullnet) must be submitted to the Rd at least 1 week prior to the program
Ordering supplies:• Visacards may be used to purchase supplies
• RDs will specify when they need to be notified of items to purchase, although it is Ras’ responsibilities to communicate their programming item needs
• depending on the price and size of your supply order, some supplies may be purchased via purchaseorder(Oriental trading, t-shirt companies, large prizes, etc)• Purchase orders must be submitted by the Rd at least 3 weeks in advance.
supplies across campus:• Grills/tables/chairs – Ras must submit Work Orders through their Rd to
request these items• Projector– RAs must sign out the item in the Residence Life Office• Griddle - Each RA staff is responsible for their area’s griddle (in their RD’s office)• N64/GameCube/PAsoundsystem/cottoncandymachine/boardgames/sleds/fishingrods/hockeysticks/movies/arts&crafts– Ras must email student activities (and cc their Rd) to request items
Printing:• RDs must approve all RA fliers before they are printed• RAs may use the copy center or the Student Affairs scanner to make copies• RAs may use colored paper in the Residence Life Office to print
samPLe PROGRam timeLine
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Fourweeksbeforeaprogram:• find a presenter (if completing your outside speaker requirement)• Give the presenter the program topic, details and date/time
Twoweeksbeforeaprogram:• fill out a program proposal form • speak with your Rd about your program• speak with your Rd about purchasing items on the Visa card• Reserve space, if necessary• Begin word-of-mouth and social media advertisements• Begin preparation of program presentations and activities
Oneweekbeforeaprogram:• Post advertisements• ask your Rd to send a building email or post on your hall’s facebook group• Prepare program presentations and activities• Order food through your Rd (at the latest)
Dayofprogram:• Pick up food and/or supplies• set up program space• Knock on doors one hour before and 30 minutes before event• implement program and have fun• Speak to residents about the program’s effects, results, etc.• clean up/break down
Oneweekafterprogram:• Organize and put away any remaining programming supplies• fill out program evaluation form and discuss program with your Rd• thank presenter for attending (if completing your outside speaker
requirement)
LessOn PLan: s
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ResidentswhoparticipateintheSOARcurriculummodelwillunderstandEndicottCollege’s mission, values and resources. They will connect that knowledge to their communitiesandbeyond.Specifically,studentswill:
• Convey and apply knowledge of professional competencies and life skills to their own lives (Skills)
Programming and initiative examples for s include:• An accounting professor lists steps to take when budgeting financial
resources. Residents fill out a sample budget worksheet where they determine their sample total expenses after graduation. Residents then discuss their sample budgets in groups and with the help of the professor, edit their budgets, etc.
• Reach peer educators or Lindsey shrayer come in before major campus events to discuss safe partying and bystander intervention. students identify risky behaviors and what to do when they come across those situations.
• Residents write sample emails to staff and faculty and then “grade” each others’ emails based on writing etiquette rules.
• Ras host a night dedicated to cooking inside of the residence halls. this can be tailored to halls with only microwaves, microwaves and stove tops or full kitchens. RAs can hand out recipe cards with examples fitting their hall’s kitchen capabilities. Residents compete afterward for the best meal cooked.
HELPFULPROGRAMMINGCONTACTSThis list is not all-inclusive. RAs are able to contact other offices, faculty or staff
career centerhelen eaton
campus directoryFaculty and staff infoendicott.edu/about/
faculty-search
Residence LifeJennifer Rommel
LessOn PLan: O
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ResidentswhoparticipateintheSOARcurriculummodelwillunderstandEndicottCollege’s mission, values and resources. They will connect that knowledge to their communitiesandbeyond.Specifically,studentswill:
• Expand their awareness of inclusive practices and diversity. Diversity can include – but is not limited to – social culture, sub-culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity and religion (Openness)
Programming and initiative examples for O include:• create a bulletin board on inclusive language and how particular commonly
used phrases derive from derogatory statements. an example is, “When you say this, you’re actually saying this.”
• to celebrate the holidays, ask residents to share their favorite family traditions, food, events or holidays with the residence hall at a provided dinner or potluck. Invite faculty or staff who residents want to get to know or are frequently mentioned in conversations.
• support ec alliance and aLana (african-american, Latino, asian and native american association) by promoting and meeting up with residents at programs such as the drag show, movie screenings and discussions.
• Place Post-it notes around prominent places in your residence hall(s) with body positive sayings that incorporate mental health awareness and peoples’ abilities
HELPFULPROGRAMMINGCONTACTSThis list is not all-inclusive. RAs are able to contact other officers, faculty or staff
chaplainnate manderson
disability servicesRory Gentile
student activitiesKatherine Bahrawy
LessOn PLan: a
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ResidentswhoparticipateintheSOARcurriculummodelwillunderstandEndicottCollege’s mission, values and resources. They will connect that knowledge to their communitiesandbeyond.Specifically,studentswill:
• Participate in experiential learning and educational development opportunities in order to nurture academic achievement (Academics)
Programming and initiative examples for a include:• to encourage faculty-student engagement, a professor leads a discussion
about the psychology of love. Residents then participate in “the dating Game.”
• if you know common courses your residents are taking, create study groups and host study hours in your lounge or common space with snacks. you can also post residents’ good grades and other academic achievements in there.
• check out the Outside speakers database for a list of faculty members and their passion areas. you can create a program either on that topic entirely or connect it to a major holiday/event (Unique stuff to do around Beverly in September; Conflict Resolution during midterms).
• create study kits for residents and place them in lounges or on their doors. items can include no. 2 pencils, granola, Post-it notes, etc.
• ask faculty members that are popular in your residence halls to host one or two office hours in your lounge/lobby.
HELPFULPROGRAMMINGCONTACTSThis list is not all-inclusive. RAs are able to contact other officers, faculty or staff
the Writing centerhalle Library 230
advising services centerhalle Library 202
tutoring centerhalle Library 202
LessOn PLan: R
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ResidentswhoparticipateintheSOARcurriculummodelwillunderstandEndicottCollege’s mission, values and resources. They will connect that knowledge to their communitiesandbeyond.Specifically,studentswill:
• Create bonds and relations among each other, Endicott College and the broadercommunity(Relationships)
Programming and initiative examples for R include:• Residents make residence hall t-shirts, such as blue-and-green tie dye, and
wear them at an athletics event. speak to residents and see what sports teams they belong to in order to bring residents to their games.
• Post sheets of butcher paper in hallways asking for residents’ favorite tV shows, movies and hobbies. Plan community-building programs around those responses.
• encourage residents to participate in community service programs such as safe trick-or-treat, spring celebration and Relay for Life.
• Prior to popular events such as the campus concerts, create a photo booth area in your lobby/lounge and post them on your hall’s facebook group
• host Game night in your lobby/lounge. Borrow games from student activities or ask residents to bring their favorites.
• Purchase clay pots, paint and individual flowers. Have residents decorate their own potted plants.
HELPFULPROGRAMMINGCONTACTSThis list is not all-inclusive. RAs are able to contact other officers, faculty or staff
student GovernmentLower callahan978-232-2119
community serviceLauri Rawls
counseling centersara sheridan
(978) [email protected]
Ra PROPOsaL and eVaLuatiOnRas must submit program proposals prior to topics covered in the curriculum model. you do not need to submit a proposal for bulletin boards or Relationships programs.
1. Program name:2. Program date:3. Staff:4. Program location:5. is this a co-program?6. if yes, who are you collaborating with?7. What do you want students to learn at this program?8. do you plan to make any purchases for this program? if so, what?9. Which value does this meet (skills, Openness, academics, Relationships)?10. activity description:11. how do you know residents need this program?
Ras must submit a post-program evaluation after each initiative or topic covered (including bulletin boards)
1. Ra name:2. Staff:3. Value targeted (skills, Openness, academics, Relationships):4. Program name:5. Program location:6. Was this an active or passive program?7. date/time:8. Brief description:9. did this program cover the topics of alcohol or other drugs?10. did this program cover the topics of sexual violence, domestic/relationship
violence, sexual assault, consent or stalking?11. number of residents who attended or were impacted: 12. What did you hope your residents would learn from this? 13. Did you collaborate with any other staff members? If so, who? 14. Were any campus offices or resources used in this program? If so, who/what? 15. What did you learn from this program?
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Because research and evaluation are standard in curriculum models, the Office of Residence Life needs to conduct a quantitative survey each fall and spring semester to ensure programming is meeting the needs of residents and endicott college.
the following survey would be disseminated to all undergraduate residents. text in parentheses indicates survey answer options:
1. What is the name of your Ra? (text box)2. did you have an issue remembering your Ra’s name? (text box)3. What is your gender? (text box)4. By year, not credits, i am a…(freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)5. i have interacted with members of Residence Life through programs promoted by
staff. (Likert scale)6. i have developed positive relationships through these interactions (Likert scale)7. i have been exposed to information on ways to get involved on campus from my
residence hall (Likert scale)8. i have been exposed to information on how to succeed academically from my
residence hall staff (Likert scale)9. i learned something about myself through residence life programs (Likert scale)10. i learned something about others through residence life programs (Likert scale)11. i learned something about professional and life skills through residence life
programs (Likert scale)12. as a result of residence life programming, i made a connection with a faculty or
staff member I did not have before (Likert scale)13. As a result residence life programming, I have more confidence in myself as an
individual (Likert scale)14. I found the programs executed by staff were helpful and fun (Likert scale)15. i found the information presented by my Ra through bulletin boards, emails and
posters to be useful in my success (Likert scale)16. how many programs have you attended this semester? (1-3, 4-6, 7+)17. i would recommend attending residence life programs to other students (Likert
scale)18. do you have any additional feedback? (comment box)
Resident eVaLuatiOns
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hOLidays and OBseRVancesSEPTEMBER• national campus safety month• update your Resume month• national hispanic heritage month• suicide Prevention Week (5-11)• housekeepers Week (11-17)• Patriot day (11)
OCTOBER• domestic Violence awareness month• Gay and Lesbian history month• Breast cancer awareness month• World Vegetarian day (1)• Rosh hashanah 2016 (2-4)• mental illness awareness Week (5-9)• national diversity day (7)• national coming Out day (11)• freedom of speech Week (17-23)• collegiate alcohol awareness Week (18-
24)• international artists day (25)• halloween (31)
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER• Vegan month (november)• Veterans day (nov. 11)• american education Week (nov. 14-18)• Great american smokeout (nov. 17)• transgender day of Remembrance (nov.
20)• thanksgiving (nov. 24)• World aids day (dec. 1)• hanukkah (dec. 24 - Jan. 1)• christmas (dec. 25)• Kwanzaa (dec. 26-1)
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY• national hobby month (January)• national Baking month (January)• compliment day (Jan. 24)• chinese new year (Jan. 28)• national hot chocolate day (Jan. 31)• Black history month (february)• canned food month (february)• super Bowl sunday (feb. 5)• Love your Pet day (feb. 20)• national tortilla chip day (feb. 24)• fat tuesday (feb. 28)
MARCH• national craft month• Women’s history month• international Womens day (8)• national Pi day (14)• international day of happiness (20)• national Puppy day (23)• chip and dip day (23)• Waffle Day (25)
APRIL/MAY• sexual assault awareness month (april)• autism awareness day (april 2)• Peanut Butter and Jelly day (april 2)• Bat appreciation Week (april 3-9)• Passover (april 11-18)• easter (april 16)• national Karaoke Week (april 17-23)• Patriot’s day (april 17)• national Barbecue month (may)• teacher appreciation day (may 2)• star Wars day (may 4)
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AssistantDeanofStudentsWilliam [email protected]
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