Living
& Learning Communities (LLC)
General Program Description
The Office of Residence Life adheres to a belief
that student success on campus is maximized through
the guidance of personal and academic growth in a cooperative
living and learning environment which includes the utilization
of educational, recreational, and health and safety
themed programming. Our residential programs are designed
to increase student retention primarily through tutorial
programs, academic learning support initiatives, exposure
to career and leadership opportunities, and increased
awareness of the importance of community involvement.
Students are challenged to grow academically and personally
inside and outside of the classroom and residence hall.
Residential First
Year Experience (R-FYE) LLC
(On The Road To Success)
R-FYE
is
a program designed especially for Norfolk State University
freshman residents. This program is a component of the
university First Year Experience program that seeks
to enhance the learning that takes place in the classroom.
With the five focus areas of Diversity, Academics,
Social, African-American cultural heritage, and Mentorship,
R-FYE will provide a living and learning environment
where all residential first-year students can make a
successful transition from high school to college. By
encouraging this successful transition, the program
hopes to increase the freshman year to sophomore
year rate of retention.
ACADEMIC
The academic component requires R-FYE members
to participate in the ACCESS(Academy of Collegiate
Excellence for Student Success) tutorial program
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SOCIAL
The social component facilitates and assists
students’ with the adjustment to college life.
R-FYE participants attend various campus events
as a group. Group activities include musicals,
theatre performances, intramural and varsity
athletic games, spiritual events, educational
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MULTI-CULTURAL / AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CULTURAL HERITAGE
The multicultural component promotes cultural
awareness by encouraging and challenging participants
to be active citizens in their community. |
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MENTORSHIP
One
of the most effective ways to assist first-year students
with their transition from high school to college is
by partnering them with upper-class students. The mentoring
program provides opportunities for the R-FYE participants
to meet with mentors in a small group setting and individually.
These mentors are specially selected student leaders
who provide positive role models for the first-year
students.
The
R-FYE participants attend specially designed seminars,
programs, and events.
Additionally,
R-FYE participants are actively involved in the Residence
Hall Association (RHA), which helps foster
leadership skills and orient them to campus politics.
To encourage and establish professional habits
earlier, one day per month is designated for R-FYE
participants to dress professionally.
This
is accompanied by several introductory career seminars
sponsored by the Norfolk State University Career Services
Center and followed up with a university career day
symposium.
R-FYE participants
must demonstrate
outstanding leadership qualities, a patient temperament,
and exemplary levels of integrity.
The R-FYE program
is supervised
by the Residence Life & Housing Graduate Assistants
and administratively supervised by the Residence Life
Educator and the Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Honors Residential Scholars Community
Location: Midrise Residential
Honors College
Purpose:
The Honors Residential Scholars community was built
to establish a strong formal and informal network of
support between residents and members of the NSU academic
community.
How It Works:
All residents in the Honors College are considered Junior
Fellows. In addition, the Honors College houses a “
Scholar-in-Residence” who is a NSU faculty member. Senior
Fellows are non-residential faculty members that hold
classes in the college as well as host non-formal activities
such as dinners in the commons room. This allows
the staff to plan and implement programs that will be
geared towards a students’ academic pursuits and also
gives the students an opportunity to begin networking
within their academic cohort.
Who Can Participate?
Students who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and are
members or recipients of one of the following Honors Programs: DNIMAS, STARS, OCR, CMR, Board of
Visitors Scholars, Presidential Scholars, Craig
Scholars, and recipients of the Barnes and Noble
Scholarship.
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DNIMAS
The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics
and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) was established
to address the shortage of minority scientists
by producing graduates in the field of basic
and applied sciences. All students are supported
by full, four year scholarship/grant aid that
is renewed on an annual basis. DNIMAS students
major in biology, chemistry, computer science,
engineering, mathematics, or physics.
For more information on DNIMAS, please visit
www.nsu.edu/schools/sciencetech/dnimas/.
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STARS
Science and Technology Academicians on the Road
to Success (STARS) is a school-wide program
that builds on the successes of Norfolk State
University's undergraduate Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
For more information on STARS, please visit
http://www.nsu.edu/stars/.
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Board of
Visitors
The Board of Visitors provides scholarships
to out-of-state, first-time freshmen, who are
enrolled at the university full time. |
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Presidential
Scholars
The Presidential Scholarship recognizes students
who display exceptional talent in the visual,
creative and performing arts. This scholarship
is awarded to full time, in-state, freshmen
only. |
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OCR
The Office of Civil Rights is an outreach program
that's mission is to provide educational programs
and scholarship opportunities to individuals
in need. |
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CMR
The Center for Materials Research (CMR) enhances
materials research skills at the university.
CMR encourages students to obtain degrees in
material science disciplines and rewards deserving
students with annual scholarships. |
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Barnes and
Noble
Barnes & Noble sponsors a semester-long scholarship
for freshmen students who are active participants
in the NSU Honors Program. |
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William
L. Craig
The Honors Program provides an annual scholarship
for deserving freshmen students with a 3.0 GPA
who are active participants in the NSU Honors
Program.
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 Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
LLC
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Purpose:
The Science & Technology Community is a joint venture
between the Office of Residence Life & Housing
and the School of Science, Technology and Engineering.
This community seeks to encourage a well-rounded living
environment for students within the School of Science
& Technology and create a seamless transition from the
classroom to the residence hall.
Who Can Participate?
Any student who is enrolled in the School of Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and is approved
by the school.
Click
here to learn more about NSU’s School of Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) LLC!
Emerging
Spartan Leaders LLC
Purpose:
The Emerging Spartan Leaders Community was designed
by Residence Life & Housing to encourage and develop
student leaders across the NSU campus. This community
is filled with students who have an interest in studying
leadership opportunities on campus and in the surrounding
community. After living within this community, students
should be able to demonstrate enhanced leadership skills
and be prepared to take on any leadership opportunity
that is presented!
Who Can Participate?
 Any
student interested in learning more about leadership
or enhancing their own skills is encouraged to apply
to live in this community. All selected applicants will
have demonstrated: academic strength (a 3.0 cumulative
GPA is preferred), campus leadership experience, and
work experience. Students will have to complete the
Spartan Student Leadership Academy. All selected applicants
who choose to participate must sign a binding Community
Agreement to indicate that they agree to abide by the
guidelines of the community.
The Artist Colony
Purpose
The Artists' Colony is designed to bring together some
of the most talented and creative students here at NSU
for the common passion of the arts.
Who Can Participate?
Students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal
Arts, Spartan Legion members and any student with the
desire to make art a part of their everyday life.
Nursing
Purpose
The Nursing community was formed to ensure the core
values of the nursing program are upheld outside the
classroom. The core values are:
Competence
Compassion
Account
Integrity
Excellence
Teamwork
Who Can Participate?
Any student who is currently enrolled or is enrolling in the nursing program.
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