Pathways

PATHWAYS

WHO WILL YOU BE WHEN YOU LEAVE UNCG?

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SPRING 2014

CONTENTS:Paths to Community 3I Found a Place 4-5Paths to Leadership 6Paths to Wellness 7Paths to Support 8Paths to Your Future 9Paths to Cultural Awareness 9 Paths to Civic Engagement 10Campus Activities & Programs 12Housing & Residence Life 14Fall 2013 Photos 16

College is a JOURNEY. It takes you from where you WERE to where you want to GO.

Who will you be when you leave UNCG? That’s your decision.

Let us help you find your way.

Leadership & Service Groups

Fraternity & Sorority

Life

CampusMedia

ProfessionalGroups

Academic Groups Honor

SocietiesPoliticalGroups

Religious & FaithGroups

Residence Life

StudentGovernment

PATHS TO COMM

UNITYJOIN A STUDENT

ORGANIZATION

CONNECTMulticultural

Groups Club & Intramural

Sports

SpecialInterest Groups

ACE Personal TrainingFeb. 4 - Interested in becominga personal trainer?

April 12

February 7

March 29

February 22

Day at the Lake Bench Press Competition

Zumbathon Spartan Summit Climbing Comp

On the BeatFeb. 7 - Apr. 25 Want to teach group exercise at the rec?

Spartan 300Jan. 27 - Mar. 5Mar. 17 - Apr. 3

Basketball: January 13 - 17Table Tennis: January 27 - 31Racquetball: January 27 - 31Flag Football: February 24 -28Indoor Soccer: February 24 - 28Sand Volleyball: March 24 - 28Battle Canoes: March 32 - April 4

Zumba CertificationBe a certified Zumba instructor!Feb. 7 - Feb. 8

Fitness

Special Events

ClubSports

IntramuralSports

GrowStronger

PlayHarder

EnjoyLife

Current Clubs:

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Student Recreation Center Regular Hours:Mon. - Thurs.: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.Fridays: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sundays: Noon - 11 p.m. campusrec.uncg.edu/IM

campusrec.uncg.edu/Clubs

campusrec.uncg.edu/Fitness

Friday Night Trip: Skiing & SnowboardingJanuary 31

Beginner CavingFebruary 1

Skiing & SnowboardingFebruary 8

16th Annual Spartan SummitClimbing CompetitionFebruary 22

Friday Afternoon Trip: HikingFebruary 28

Wilderness First Aid CourseMarch 1 - 2

Spring Break Sea KayakingMarch 8 - 15

Adopt-A-Stream Service ProjectMarch 21

Day HikeMarch 22

Friday Afternoon Trip: CanoeingMarch 28

TeamQUEST

CPR Class

OutdoorAdventures

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Whitewater Rafting and HikingMarch 29 - 30

Rock ClimbingMarch 30

Lake KayakingApril 5

UNCG Military & Veterans Lake KayakingApril 6

Cave & Hike: Beginner Caving & HikingApril 12 - 13

Rock ClimbingApril 13

Spring Holiday BackpackingApril 18 - 20

Whitewater KayakingApril 25 - 27

Yoga Day HikeApril 26

Where you go to grow and bond as a team by engaging in fun, shared experiences!

TeamQUEST specializes in creating programs for:Team Development, Leadership Development, Communication

Making, Trust, and Support.

TeamQUEST will design programs for:

the outside community.

Outdoor adventure trips typically sell out quicklyso be sure to register early!

Rental Center Hours:Monday - Friday12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Edge:Monday - Friday4:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday1:00pm - 5:00pm

This class includes First Aid, Adult CPR with AED, and Infant and Child CPR, taught in ablended learning format. All participants must sign up and pay for the entire class. The class size is limited to six individuals.Cost: $55

To sign-up please visit the Administrative Suite on the fourth floor of the Student Recreation Center. Class Registration Deadline: 2/7, 1/29, 3/21, 3/5

campusrec.uncg.edu/TeamQuest

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LEAD A CHANGE

Student OrganizationsClub & Intramural SportsResident AdvisorsHall Council

Student Government AssociationResidence Hall AssociationStudent Conduct TeamCampus Activities BoardSpartan Orientation StaffPeer Career Ambassadors

Service Trip CoordinatorsKaleidoscope (Social Justice)OLSL Peer EducatorsPeer Health Educators

Service Trip Info SessionsEmerging Leaders DayLeaderShape

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LEARN ABOUT LEADERSHIPLeadership Challenge is a three-tiered program that helps you learn how to engage self, others, and the future. Develop leadership skills, gain varied leadership experiences, prepare to serve as a citizen-leader in a global community, and engage in leadership through leadership service-learning. A special Executive Leadership Program is available for students who have had leadership experience before arriving at UNCG. Register now!

PATHS TO WELLNESS

WELLNESS CENTER

Program topics include:• Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs• General Wellness• Mental Health• Body Image & Eating Disorders• Nutrition• Relationships• Sexual Assault & Harassment• Sexual Health• Suicide Awareness

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individual counseling• Group therapy• Crisis intervention• Psychiatric services

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICESServices Include:• Primary medical care• Women’s health• Blood pressure checks• Immunizations• Allergy Injections• Flu Shots• Lab & Digital X-ray• Psychiatric Care• Pharmacy Services• Nurse Clinic• Sports Medicine

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Not only can you improve your physical and mental health through exercise, research shows that involvement in campus recreation activities can help you become more successful as a student!

Opportunities include:• Exercise facilities• Groupfitnessclasses• Club & intramural sports teams• Outdoor adventures

Worried about a friendor family member?

Other problems? Not sure where to turn? Need help with

accessibility issues?

Problems with a roommate?

Problems with a professor?

Overwhelmed, depressed or facing mental health challenges?

Considering dropping out?

Financial issues?

There are MANY other campus resources -

this list simply includes some common Student Affairs support

providers.Letushelpyoufindallthecampus resources at your disposal. When in doubt - contact the Dean of

StudentsOfficeat334-5514.

COUNSELING CENTER

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITYRESOURCES &

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MulticulturalResource Center

SafeZone

How do YOU see the world?

PREPARING TODAY FORA MULTICULTURAL FUTURE

Resource libraryArt exhibitsStudy spaceGroup meeting space

SafeZone creates a network of allies who promote a campus environment that is open and welcoming to all LGBTQ students. Check out Spring 2014 training dates!

Challenge what you think about yourself and others by participating in this peer education program. Watch for open Kaleidoscope programs, or schedule a special program for your campus group.

CIVIC ETHOS

CIVIC LITERACY

CIVICINQUIRY

CIVIC ACTION

What do YOU care about, and how will YOU make adifference in the world? We can help you figure it out. Take the Engaged Citizenship Quiz to see where you stand and what programs might be best for you.

Office of Leadership & Service-Learning: olsl.uncg.eduOffice of Multicultural Affairs: oma.uncg.edu

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Infuse democratic values in everyday practices. Emphasize open-mindedness, civility, the worth of each person, ethical behaviors, and concern for others.

Cultivate knowledge about historic struggles. Think critically and evaluate information about issues that have public consequences.

Consider different points of view. Inquire about public consequences and civic impact.

Participate with diverse others and work collectively to address common problems. Work in a pluralistic society to achieve greater public good.

Service TripsInformation Sessions:Want to serve on a spring break or summer Service Trip team? Attend a drop-in sessions to learn about upcoming spring and summer trips and to pick up an application. You do not need to stay for the entire session – just drop-in. Session info and service trip details

MLK Day of Service 2014“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join UNCG, Bennett College and Greensboro College as we join hands across Greensboro to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.throughcommunityserviceonMonday,January20,2014.

Register online to participate. UNCG students will depart campus at8am;communityservicecontinuesthroughapproximately1pm.Transportation and breakfast are provided. For more information, contact Devin Corrigan at [email protected].

Other Service OpportunitiesMy Service DatabaseYou can browse this online database of service opportunities by focus, population,oractivitytofindaservicesitethatisrightforyou.

Civic Engagement FellowsStepupandleadforchange–applytobea2014-2015CivicEngagementFellow!CivicEngagementFellowsarestudentleadersworkingoutoftheOfficeofLeadershipandService-Learning. This team brings meaningful service opportunities to their peers, develops issue awareness projects on campus, and uses creative means to encourage community engagement. To learn more, contact Joe Frey at [email protected].

Service-Learning CoursesTheseclasseslinkacademicstudytocommunityaction.Tofindservicelearningcourses,lookfortheSVL marker under “course category” on the online course schedule.

Winter Welcome January 13–February 2

Fraternal Leadership Institute January 25

Empty Bowls Painting January 27–31

Adult & Graduate Student Leadership Conference February 28

Empty Bowls Sale March 31

FSA Greek WeekApril 7–11

Commuter Appreciation Day April 16

Spring Fling April 21–26

It’s not About the tIMe you spend here. It’s About the experIence.

The Office of Campus Activities & Programs (CAP) provides pathways to successful out-of-the-classroom experiences and ways to find your community here on campus. We know that getting involved can help you love your time here at UNCG and progress towards the goal of graduation. We encourage students to create meaningful relationships, explore interests and develop a sense of self and an appreciation for their community. Our student organizations promote leadership development, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. The majority of activities and events planned by the CAP office are paid for by the Student Activity fee and come at no additional cost to students. Come on out, join the fun, and see how your Activity Fee is being used!

Featured Spring 2014 Events:

HTTP://CAP.UNCG.EDU

Complete event schedule can be found on our website!

Daytime ProgrammingSpartan Hour TuesdaysSpartan Hour Tuesdays take place each week UNCG classes are in session, on the same day and same time, but different locations and different themes. bAcK by popuLAr deMAnd, every Tuesday following Spring Break will feature local food trucks! Students, faculty, and staff can pay with cash or their UNCG Flex dollars on their Spartan Card. Stay tuned to cap.uncg.edu for more details! This semester’s Daytime Programming including Spartan Hours features:

UNCG WeekendA portion of your Student Activities fee is dedicated to providing you with more to do on campus during the weekend. For up to date information about weekend events, check your inbox for our weekly Weekend Events email every Wednesday. Weekend Events this semester that you can expect to see include:

Weekend movie: GravityJanuary 25

CAB Super Bowl Party February 2

Zumbathon February 7

Weekend movie: Thor: The Dark World February 15

February 4Spartan Hour Tuesday: “Send A Friend A Card”

February 12OnTheGo & Fit Jackson Library Tower Climb

February 18Spartan Hour Tuesday: All Student Coffee Cart

Weekend movie: The Hunger Games: Catching FireMarch 21

Dodgeball TournamentApril 5

CAB Comedy Show ft. James DavisApril 11

Triad College Music Festival April 12 (subject to change)

March 4Spartan Hour Tuesday: Mardi Gras

April 8Spartan Hour Tuesday: College Ave. Food Trucks ft. NASCAR® simulator

April 22Spartan Hour Tuesday: “National Jelly Bean Day”

Congratulations to all new members of our Fraternities & Sororities! CAP is proud to announce the Tau Nu chapter of Order of Omega, the fraternity/sorority honor society, will be inducting new members this January!

FSA Update

WHAT’S NEW IN HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE?Moving Towards a Wireless-Only EnvironmentOver the past semester, Housing and ITS have been diligently working to develop and improve the wireless environment in the residence halls. Our residents consume 90% of UNCG’s total wireless traffi c and ITS manages an extensive amount of network hardware to provide full wireless coverage to all residents. This past summer ITS changed wireless services to function more like an auxiliary service. With the support of ITS, housing decided the only affordable option for data in the residence halls was UNCG Wireless. Housing and ITS have a joint goal to create a wireless environment that is capable of functioning as the sole provider for data connectivity in the halls.

Moving to a wireless-only environment requires extensive planning and preparations for both Housing and ITS. ITS is developing plans to increase the wireless coverage, new support options for wireless issues, and upgrading core networking equipment. These upgrades are needed to accommodate higher bandwidth usage and increased device connections. ITS saw an increase of 4,000 devices connected to the wireless network between May and August of this year.

Like any contracted service, Housing is concerned about the quality of support, wireless availability, and compatibility with all Internet-ready devices. Housing has developed a survey to gauge resident satisfaction with UNCG wireless as a service. Surveys will be sent multiple times and used to benchmark improvements throughout the academic year. Residence Life will also become a sound board and advocate for residents having wireless issues. To accommodate the 4% of residents who don’t use the wireless network, USB Wireless Adapters are being tested and a new “Home Device” option is being added.

Home devices can connect to the wireless network but aren’t able to use UNCG Secure Authentication. Smart TVs, game consoles, Apple TVs, and Blue-ray players are all capable of connecting to the Internet and residents have requested they be able to connect these devices. ITS will support home devices at some point during the Spring 2014 semester and residents will be able to connect up to three home devices each.

Housing and Residence Life strives to provide an environment that is conducive to academic success, personal development, and social growth. UNCG would be the fi rst housing department in the state to support a wireless-only

CURRENT RESIDENTS (RETURNING STUDENTS)

Jan. 14-15, 2014Open houses will be held in suite and apartment-style housing. Contact [email protected] for details.

Jan. 15-Feb. 6, 2014

Four students who want to reserve an entire apartment in Spartan Village may complete the “Spartan Village Preferred Housing Form.”

Students who want to pull in a UNCG student who is not currently living on campus as a roommate or suite mate can do so using the “Roommate/Suite mate/Apartment-Mate Pull-In Form.”

Jan. 30-Feb. 27, 2014 Current Residents can re-apply for housing for 2014-15.

Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2014

Apply and homestead your current room at the same time. (“Homesteading” means to return to the same room for 2014-15.)

Complete the housing application online by Feb. 6 and you will be assigned a prioritized window of time to select a room, beginning Feb. 11.

Feb. 11-27, 2014 Select a room and assign roommates.

Feb. 27, 2014The re-application closes at 4 p.m. and the $200 pre-payment is due. (Note: The pre-payment will be waived with a 2013-2014 FAFSA EFC of less than $6000.)

FUTURE RESIDENTS (NEW STUDENTS)

Feb. 28-June 27, 2014 Apply for guaranteed housing for the 2014-2015 academic year.

March 6 - June 27, 2014 FUTURE UPPERCLASSMEN AND GRAD STUDENTS - Select a room.

June 27, 2014 Deadline to apply for guaranteed housing.

July 7, 2014New, fi rst-time freshman are assigned rooms and receive a UNCG email with this assignment.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR 2014-2015 HOUSINGJust in case you get questions from new or returning students about housing for the 2014-15 academic year, following are housing deadlines for all UNCG students.

environment. Housing and ITS are both confi dent that when UNCG moves to a wireless-only environment that residents will continue to succeed and the University’s mission and goals continue to be met.

“Paint the Town” was a campus-wide event hosted by Campus Activities from October 21-26, which offered an award to the office showing the most UNCG, “Blue and Gold” spirit.

Student staff members enjoyed working together to express their creativity and show their UNCG spirit. This was a fun, team-building adventure for the Housing and Residence Life administrative staff. Their enthusiasm and efforts did not go unrecognized, as HRL was awarded the 2013 “Most Spirited” trophy.

Consider Campus Housing for Individual or Group NeedsThere are times throughout the year when people other than students can use the housing facilities. Following are opportunities for faculty and staff to reserve rooms in campus housing for individuals or groups:

1) The Spring Garden Guest Apartments. HRL manages three guest

apartments, available for personal use by University members, in need of a convenient location for study, teaching, or service. Apartments are fully furnished, include weekly linen changes as needed, and are available for $685 per month. Please contact

336-334-5636 for details.

2) Camps and Conferences. UNCG faculty and staff have the option to host groups in the residence halls from May 15-August 1. HRL accommodations are more affordable than most area hotels and provide easy access to other areas of the UNCG campus. The summer conference staff is trained in customer service and strives to provide good service to groups staying in the residence halls. To find more information about what’s available, please visit the HRL website (hrl.uncg.edu) under the “Conferences” tab. The reservation form goes live January 15, 2014, and needs to be submitted by March 1, 2014, for the upcoming summer.

The Housing and Residence Life Academic Excellence Committee is reaching out to residence hall students in a variety of ways this spring. Committee members recognized more than 2,200 residence hall students who earned at least a 3.0 GPA in the fall 2013 semester with a congratulatory email. These students represent more than 40% of the community currently living on campus.

Committee members also reached out to just under 900 students who had a 2.0 GPA or less. Each of these students was

HRL Staff INSpIRed by “paINt tHe towN”This experience inspired HRL to decorate the office for other occasions—the first of which was Thanksgiving.

Staff members created a “Thankful Tree” with blank leaves that were added to the tree as people included descriptions of things for which they give thanks. Leaves were counted before winter break and for each completed leaf, a can of food will be donated to the Spartan Food Pantry in January. The HRL staff looks forward to future occasions and events to connect the office staff and guests in this creative way.

Academic Excellence on Campusgiven a list of campus resources to utilize to improve their academic performance.

In addition, each Coordinator for Residence Life (CRL)/Residential College Coordinator (RCC) offered to help students create individualized academic action plans. Many of these students will have their CRL/RCC as an SAS 100 instructor in the spring 2014 semester.

For more information about this program, please contact Erica Farrar, Senior Assistant Director for Residence Life and Academic Enhancement at [email protected].

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