Residence Life

Mission

The Office of Residence Life plays a vital role in supporting the academic mission of McKendree University by creating an atmosphere that encourages personal, social, and academic development. We will promote a clean, safe, well-maintained living environment that allows students the opportunity to study and learn about living in a community. We will foster self-responsibility, trust, and respect for others and provide an atmosphere which is comfortable and accepting. The Residence Life program is designed to promote the holistic development of students through both planned and spontaneous activities.

How To Apply For Campus Housing

1) Select Printable Residence Life Forms from the left menu tab.

2) Select 2009-2010 Housing Application.

3) Save application to your hard drive as "Last Name-First Name-Date"
    (Example: Nasser-Roger-February 3)

4) Open saved file. Locate security warning at top of screen. Enable active content.
     Document will refresh. (This step not always necessary)

5) Complete the application and email as an attachment to Mitch Nasser,
    Director of Residence Life at rmnasser@mckendree.edu

6) You must have Microsoft Word 1997-current to open this form. If you are
    unable to open this document, please contact Mitch Nasser at
    rmnasser@mckendree.edu

What are Living Learning Communities?

Living Learning Offerings for 2009-2010

1) Arts in Relation to the Student (ARTS)-Possible Experiences include:

Attendance at Hett performances followed by discussion
Access to performers before or after the show
Workshops in the lounge (film review, art instruction, music appreciation, photography, etc.)
Sponsored trips to local performances
In-hall projects (murals, photo displays, poetry readings, original plays, etc.)
Student developed theatre performance

2) Students for Social Justice (SSJ)- Possible experiences include:

Community Service through the Center for Public Service
Green Competition
Key issue discussion led by faculty or staff
St. Louis visits for issues-based events
Campus Debates
Urban Plunge

Living Learning Communities create and extend student learning opportunities outside of the classroom that heighten student intellectual and personal growth. Living Learning Communities are purposeful attempts to integrate curricular and co-curricular experiences that complement and extend classroom learning. These communities foster faculty and resident interaction that enhances both intellectual and personal growth of the residents. Each community area of interest is structured so students have a high degree of involvement in its formation.