Cougar Village Newsletter

Cleaning and Safety Inspections will occur October 5^th –16^th, 2020 .

Below is the time and date of your apartment building inspection. During your community’s inspection University Staff will knock on each door. Staff will be wearing masks and gloves. Residents are expected to answer their door wearing a mask and all occupants should remain wearing masks while staff are in their living unit. University Housing staff will do a quick visual inspection of the living unit to look for any cleaning concerns or policy violations.

Please note that if you are not home during your allotted time, both an RA and a Professional Staff member (Community Director or Assistant Community Director) will key into your living unit to do the inspection. There will be a note waiting for you upon your return stating whether or not you passed your inspection. If you have failed the inspection, there will be a reason and you will be responsible for rectifying the situation within 48 hours. Your RA will be doing a follow-up with each of you. Please read the schedule below to learn more about when your wing will be inspected:

Date	Time	Buildings
Monday, October 5th	1:30PM – 2:30PM	523/524/525
Tuesday, October 6th	9:30AM – 10:30AM	418/419/420
Wednesday, October 7th	11:00AM – 12:00PM	414/415
Wednesday, October 7th	1:30PM – 2:30PM	402/404/405
Wednesday, October 7th	3:30PM – 4:30PM	411/412/413  510/511/512
Thursday, October 8th	2:30PM – 3:30PM	429/430/431
Monday, October 12th	9:00AM – 10:00AM	528/529
Monday, October 12th	10:30AM – 11:30AM	506/507
Monday, October 12th	1:30PM – 2:30PM	516/517/518/519
Monday, October 12th	2:30PM – 3:20PM	526/527
Tuesday, October 13th	9:00AM– 10:00AM	403/408/409/410
Wednesday, October 14th	9:00AM– 10:00AM	422/425/426/421
Wednesday, October 14th	10:00AM– 11:00AM	501/502
Wednesday, October 14th	11:00AM– 12:00PM	423/427/428
Wednesday, October 14th	1:30PM– 2:30PM	416/417
Wednesday, October 14th	3:30PM– 4:30PM	520/521/522
Thursday, October 15th	11:00AM – 12:00PM	503/504/505
Thursday, October 15th	3:30PM – 4:30PM	401/406/407
Friday, October 16th	10:00AM – 11:00AM	513/514/515

What are we looking for?

An RA and Community Director or Assistant Community Director will be looking for:

Policy Violations: Candles w/wicks, space heaters, extension cords, fire/safety violations, pets other than fish or approved support animals, covered smoke detectors, things hanging form the ceilings,  etc.

The following is a list of things that will be examined during inspection and what you should do to prepare. Please see your Living Guide for more clarification.

Bathroom:

• Clean the bathtub/shower, tiles inside and outside the shower, and the shower curtain
• Clean the toilet inside and out, the bottom of the basin, and around the floor
• Clean the sink and counter, medicine cabinet, and all mirrors
• Empty the trash and mop the floor

Bedroom/Living Unit:

• Empty trash and clean floors
• Keep the bedroom and living area neat and orderly

Dining Room and Living Room:

• Dust all furniture and mop all floors including the hallway
• Sweep rugs/carpet
• Clean walls with a non-abrasive cleanser and a soft towel

Furnace Closet (applicable to 400 side, 500 side has no access):

• Wipe down furnace and walls to eliminate dust
• Dust off the door to the furnace close, inside and out, and sweep the floor
• Do not use this area for storage

Kitchen:

• Clean entire stove inside and out, top burners, broiler, over, and fan filter
• Do NOT place aluminum foil under drip pans or on the bottom of the stove as this is a serious fire hazard!
• Pull out stove, refrigerator, and moveable counter and thoroughly clean behind and under them
• Was all dishes and take out all trash
• Clean off all counter tops, including breakfast bar
• Clean floors, cabinets, walls, and other surfaces

General Housekeeping:

• All trash should be removed from the living unit, balcony or patio, and from around the living unit, including under the stairwell and in the breezeway
• Trash cannot be stored in the building
• Electrical outlets are fire hazards if left overloaded
• Extension cords or speaker wires should not be placed across traffic areas or under rugs
• There should be no decorations hanging from the ceiling, such as nets or paper
• Dressers, desk, and bed ends (except to bunk beds) may not be stacked in any way due to safety considerations
• Residents are responsible for items in the storage closets

SIUE is offering COVID-19 screening tests to any member of the SIUE community who would like to get tested to confirm their status as positive or negative for COVID-19. A screening test should not be taken if you have a known exposure to COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms.

Over the next few weeks, mobile COVID-19 screening sites will be in residential communities and other areas of campus. Residents should bring their SIUE ID, health insurance card (if applicable), and will have the choice of a Starbucks coffee coupon or SIUE t-shirt for completing the screening. The following are the dates and times in the Housing communities:

September 29 – Prairie Hall Lobby – 1:30 – 3 pm

September 30 – Bluff Hall Lobby – 1:30 – 3 pm

October 6 – Woodland Hall Lobby – 1:30 – 3 pm

October 7 – Cougar Village Commons – 1:30 – 3 pm

• If you have a known exposure to COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms, please stay home and do not schedule a screening test through this process. Students should contact Health Service at 618-650-2842 or cougarcare@siue.eduto determine next steps and testing options. If experiencing symptoms, residents should not leave their personal living space and should complete a COVID-19 Self-Disclosure Reporting form online.

For more information on COVID-19 testing, please visit https://www.siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/reporting-confirmed-cases/testing.shtml.

 

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of the Cougar Village, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide.  To access the living guide, go to http://www.siue.edu/housing/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf

Facilities Issue?  Put in a work-order!

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings oversees pest control and much more.

In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student-initiated repair requests as a priority.  To complete a work order, click HERE!!!

Get protected!  Insure yourself and your belongings!

University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.

SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures. The Smoke Free Campus Act means that there can be no smoking or tobacco products of any kind on any State-owned University property.

To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.

Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation Program, American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.

 

Get Your Event Pass Now! 

SIUE is excited to launch the new EVENT PASS featured from getinvolved.siue.edu. The event pass is similar to a mobile boarding pass and allows for a contactless check-in experience for events choosing to utilize this technology. It’s unique to each user and it’s tied to your getinvolved.siue.edu account. Attendees DO NOT need to download an App to access their EVENT PASS.

Join Cougar Connectors!

The SIUE Cougar Connector program is an new initiative to support incoming first year students at SIUE. This program will connect an upperclass student with 10 incoming students based on their first semester transition course. Throughout the semester, tthe connector will offer advice, discuss topics such as the importance of time management, and help their first-year student group get involved and feel like a part of the SIUE community. Your connector should have reached out to this past week over email. Email them back to join the group and get connected! Email Ian Toberman or Colin Boysen with any questions.

Sign Up via this link!

Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is open for virtual or in-person appointments. You can make your appointment through your Cougar Jobline account or call our office at 618-650-3708. The Career Development Center can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more. Our office is located in the lower level of the Student Success Center in room 0281. 

Upcoming Fall Events 

Virtual IT Career Fair 

Thursday, October 3 

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Premier Virtual Career Fair Platform 

Virtual October Career Fair 

October 7    College of Arts and Science, School of Business, and 

                     ALL non-teaching majors 

October 8    School of Engineering 

BOTH DAYS 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  

Premier Virtual Career Fair Platform 

Virtual Mock Interview Prep Workshop** 

Thursday, October 15 

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Zoom Link will be provided  

Prepare for your Virtual Mock Interview with this workshop.  You will get helpful tips on virtual interviewing, attire, resumes, and more!  Reserve your spot today through your Cougar Jobline by clicking on Events - Virtual Mock Interview Prep Workshop - +Register or you can call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.  Spots are limited! 

Virtual Mock Interview Day** 

Tuesday, October 20 

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Zoom Link will be provided  

Are you ready for your next interview? You can find out by attending a Mock Interview with real recruiters and get instant feedback on your interviewing skills.  The mock interview is 45 minutes with 30 minutes of interviewing and 15 minutes of feedback.  This is a very popular event and you will need to RSVP for your time slot!  Gain confidence in your interviewing skills and call today! 

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert 

Tuesday, November 10 

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Premier Virtual Career Fair Platform 

Have you ever wanted to ask questions about financial matters to experts?  This virtual event will be a drop-in event to talk to experts about various topics like salary negotiations, mortgage loans, insurance, etc.  Virtually chat with experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products.  Reserve your spot today through your Cougar Jobline by clicking on Events - Virtual Financial Matters: Ask an Expert - +Register or you can call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.   

Virtual Pharmacy Career Fair 

Wednesday, November 18 

12:30 – 3:00 p.m. 

Premier Virtual Career Fair Platform 

Virtual Pharmacy Residency Showcase 

Wednesday, November 20 

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. 

Premier Virtual Career Fair Platform 

**RSVP to attend these events through your Cougar Jobline or call our office. 

Career Development Center 

618-650-3708 

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu 

Website: siue.edu/cdc 

Student Cougar Jobline Link: https://siue.12Twenty.com/

Sign up for e-Lert today!

What is e-Lert? 

SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff, and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.

How do I register for SIUE e-Lert?

If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you can register by clicking the "Sign Up Now" link and entering your active e-id, password, and cell phone number. Each time you are notified to change your e-id password, you will also be given an opportunity to enroll, update your cell phone number if it has changed, or cancel your registration with the system.

You will still receive alerts as long as you have the same cell phone number.

Rave Guardian

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.

SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase the overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Campus

Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.

Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others

Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.

Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.

Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.