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Have Any Summer Plans? Summer Session Courses Are An Option

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The spring semester is quickly drawing to a close, which means it is time to start thinking about summer and more specifically, summer plans. An option to think about is taking summer courses. Here at Millersville, the university offers summer courses during 3 different summer sessions. These summer sessions run from different times in case you are going on a family trip or have other plans, you can plan around it and be able to take a course that works with your schedule. Summer session 1 starts May 13th and ends on June 7th. Summer session 2 starts June 10th and ends July 12th. Lastly, Summer session 3 starts July 15th and ends August 16th.

Summer sessions are a great way to retake a course you may not have excelled in or give you a chance to get ahead on your studies. Either way, it is a great way to spend a small portion of your summer and can have many benefits.

 

 

If you plan on taking summer courses, you may want to stay on campus while you take your course or courses. Summer housing is available for all students at a discounted rate. All summer housing will be located in South Village A and check-in times will be from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm for each session on the designated check in dates. More information regarding check in dates and room rates can be found on our website.

The summer housing 2019 application is now open and can be submitted through your My Housing Account. To locate your My Housing account, log into your MAX account and select Student Services and then select the Housing and Dining tab, it is the fifth choice down. Then you will see the link to the My Housing portal where you can find the application. There is one application for the entire summer and you will be asked which session you are signing up for when you complete the application. It is also possible for you to request a suitemate, so if you’re taking summer courses you can encourage your friends to do so as well! Once your application is completed, you will receive an email confirmation.

Summer session courses are a great way to stay on track with your studies and maybe even help you get ahead.  For more information on summer sessions, you can go here to the website.

 

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Announcements

Summer Conference Assistant Positions – Apply Now

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  • Interested in working on campus this summer?
  • Enjoy working in a team environment?
  • Enjoy meeting new people and welcoming them to campus?
  • Need to make money?

The Department of Housing and Residential Programs has opened the application process for Summer Conference Assistant (SCA) positions for Summer 2019.  The SCA staff provides residence hall desk service and hospitality services for visiting camp, conference guests, and summer session students residing in the residence halls during the summer.

  • $7.65 per hour for up to 40 hours per week
  • Room and 10-week meal plan for regular SCA positions
  • Regular and substitute positions available

 To Apply:

Pick up the application at the Department of Housing & Residential Programs office in the Lombardo Welcome Center weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

— OR — 

Download and print an application HERE.

Return your completed application to the Department of Housing and Residential Programs Office in the Lombardo Welcome Center by Noon on Friday, April 12, 2019 for full consideration. Applications received after Noon on April 12, 2019 will be considered on an as needed basis.

Announcements

Annual Skyfactor Benchworks Residential Student Survey

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Starting on Monday, April 1, 2019, the Department of Housing & Residential Programs will have the annual Skyfactor Benchworks survey administered. All non-staff residential students (i.e., Reighard Hall, Shenks Halls, Villages) will be invited to take the survey through Monday, April 15, 2019. Students will receive an email invitation with detailed information on how to take the survey. Two follow-up reminder emails will be sent to those who have not completed the survey. All students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $100.00 gift card for the University store.

This assessment is crucial for the Department of Housing & Residential Programs as it helps us to understand the successes and areas of improvement of our program, and the services of various campus partners, in comparison to other colleges and universities across the country. The survey assesses 21 different factors, which include the following:

Satisfaction

  • Hall Student Staff
  • Hall Programming
  • Hall Environment
  • Facilities*
  • Services Provided
  • Room Assignment
  • Room Change
  • Safety & Security
  • Roommates
  • Dining Services*
  • Community Environment

Learning

  • Personal Interactions
  • Sense of Community
  • Diverse Interactions
  • Self-Management
  • Alcohol and Drug Use
  • Sustainability
  • Living-Learning Community (LLC) Connections & Support

Overall

  • Overall Satisfaction
  • Overall Learning
  • Overall Program Effectiveness

*Housing & Residential Programs does not supervise these areas, but works as a partner with the departments responsible for these services.

Announcements, Events / Programs

Save Energy and Participate in Ville Unplugged!

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Ville Unplugged is an energy conservation campaign that runs each year here at Millersville in the Spring. This year, the campaign will run from March 25th to April 14th. The purpose of this campus-wide campaign is to reduce campus energy levels in order to become a more sustainable campus. If we all try to reduce our individual energy used through simple acts, we can save our campus energy and in turn help the environment.

Faculty, Staff and Students are encouraged to participate in this years Ville Unplugged. If you click on the link here, you can check in on the amount of energy your Residence hall is using or conserving based on other days in the week once the event starts. There is also a graphic of the amount of energy the classroom buildings are using compared to one another. If we all make small changes to our energy consumption we can save our campus a great amount of energy. Here are some ways you can help to reduce your residence hall’s energy consumption!

 

  1. Shut off the lights when you leave a room, office or classroom.

Often times we forget to turn off lights when we leave a room which can waste energy. Whether you are in your residence hall, library, classroom or anywhere else on campus make sure to hit the light switch on your way out!

  1. Open your blinds and use natural light instead of lighting fixtures.

Natural light can increase your mood and save energy. If you are in your room during the day, opt to use natural light instead of turning on your lights or lamp in your room.

  1. Unplug chargers or chords that are not in use.

If you are not using something you have plugged in, make sure to unplug it to save energy. Sometimes we forget to unplug our charger after we remove it from our phone, but this can waste a great amount of energy.

4.  When doing laundry, wash your clothes in cold water instead of warm.

By opting to use cold water, you will save extra energy because the water will not need to be warmed up.

5. Do not leave the water running while you brush your teeth.

Brushing our teeth is a daily task we participate in. By taking the time to turn the faucet off while we brush, we can save our residence hall energy. Also, if you use cold water instead of warm it can also save more energy!

By altering simple tasks we complete each day we can save energy and make a difference in our environment. We hope you will implement some of these tips and watch to see what building will use the least amount of energy. If you have any other energy saving tips tweet them at us! Our user name is @VilleHousing  .

Announcements

Open Room Selection Begins On March 19th!

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Make sure to secure your suite for next school year! Open room selection begins on Tuesday March19th and will be open until March 29th. This selection will be available for the Fall 2019 Spring 2020 school year.

To secure your suite, log onto your MAX account and select Student Services. Once you are in the Student Services tab, click Housing and Dining and then select My Housing. This will take you to the housing portal where you can then select from the open rooms available!

If you need help or want to see an example of what the portal and steps will look like, you can find the room selection guide on our housing webpage by clicking here!

Happy Room Hunting Marauders!

 

Announcements

Millersville University Residence Hall Spring Break 2019 Bulletin

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The spring break will start after classes on Friday, March 8, 2019.  The residence halls will be available for occupancy during the spring break, but resident students must register intention to stay on campus during the spring break no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 6, 2019.  This registration is for spring break only. 

Follow these instructions:

  1. Open MAX (for best results please use Goggle Chrome, or Firefox, do not use Internet Explorer).
  2. Log into your My-Housing account.
  3. Select Application from the menu in black and then choose Spring Break Housing Request on the drop down menu.
  4. Complete the required information.
  5. You must select a reason for requesting break housing from the drop down menu. If you select other, you must explain in the next box.
  6. Select “Continue” to submit your application. You will receive a confirmation e-mail.

The Residence Hall Staff will conduct Health and Safety Inspections in each residence hall suite at the start of the spring break. Please carefully review the following instructions and information to avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct for improper maintenance of your residence hall suite/room.

Spring Break Housing Information:

  • The residence halls will be operational during the break.
  • All University Administrative Offices will be open during the break.
  • Guests and Visitation is not permitted during the break.
  • Residence Hall Offices will have limited hours of operation during the break – see front desk for contact information.
  • See Dining Services and Health Services websites for hours of operation.
  • Students are not required to surrender residence hall keys to the staff prior to leaving for the break.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management Staff may be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that require entrance to resident rooms.  The Housing Staff may post a courtesy sign on your door indicating that the room is occupied.  This sign will ensure that workers will not enter your room without knocking.  Please leave it in place for the duration of the break.

Spring Break Preparation Procedures:

Prior to the start of the break, all resident students MUST:

  • Dispose of all trash by removing it to the dumpster in the parking lots outside your residence hall.
  • Clean the room/suite including sweeping the floor and wiping down furniture.
  • Clean your bathroom and report any issues with constant run toilets, sinks, showers to the residence hall staff.
  • Remove stale food from your refrigerator and properly dispose of it through proper trash removal.
  • If you are leaving for the break, turn off the lights.
  • If you are leaving for the break, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
  • If you are leaving for the break, close and lock your room window (Villages).
  • If you are leaving for the break, lower the blinds halfway but leave them open.
  • If you are leaving for the break, lock your bedroom door and your suite door.
  • If you are leaving for the break, please move all items from your residence hall floor, especially computer equipment and any items that can be damaged by flooding.
  • If you are leaving for the break and you have a Learning Services approved animal in your room, you must take the animal with you.  You may not leave animals in the residence hall in the care of another student or staff member.
Announcements

Saxbys Event!

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On Wednesday February 20th, Housing and Residential Programs will be hosting an event with Saxbys from 11am to 1pm right outside of Saxbys. Housing will be offering free coffee and hot chocolate while supplies last to the students who would like to find out more about their on-campus housing options for Fall 2019- Spring 2020. This event will give students more information on the residence halls and a chance to meet other students who are interested in living on-campus next year as well.

Housing will provide information on the types of suites available and the dates that selection will be taking place. Make sure to stop by and get some information and your caffeine or sugar fix for the day on us!