Woodland Hall Newsletter

Doors are Locked 24/7

Make sure to carry your SIUE ID with you at all times.  The entry doors will remain locked 24/7.

Fitness Room Update

In accordance with the new guidance regarding Covid-19,  the WoodlandFitness Center will be open at 25% capacity and with reservations.  Utilize the QR code that is on the door of the fitness room in order to sign up in advance to use the fitness room.

Congratulations November and End-of-Semester Study Table Winners

November Study Table Gift Bags:

• Pandora Lynn- Cougar Village
• Avery Gragg- Evergreen Hall
• Sofia Hughes- Prairie Hall

End of the Semester ($50 Amazon Gift Card)

• Elisa Jaramillo Barbosa - Cougar Village
• Katelyn Binz- Woodland Hall

How is Zoom impacting you? 

Let us know: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6kVDKoTEINvuqfb.  Complete this survey by December 18 about how Zoom is impacting you.  We will use this information to push out resources on dealing with Zoom fatigue and other issues.

The 2021-2022 Resident Assistant application is now open.

The RA application can be found online.

RA Qualifications

• Turn in a completed application by the appropriate deadline: Friday, December 11 at 11:59pm.
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the time you assume the position (RAs are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA).
• Cannot be graduating before May 2022.
• Cannot be involved with a full-time internship/co-op, student teach, or enrolled in the School of Pharmacy program during the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Have lived in University Housing for at least one full semester by the time you would begin as an RA (summer is counted as a semester).
• Be in good financial, academic, and behavioral conduct standing with the University.

If you have any other questions, please contact Domonique Crosby at docrosb@siue.edu or (618) 650-4627.

• When you are inside, always wear a face-covering that covers your mouth and nose, except while you are in your own living unit.
• When you are outside, wear a face-covering anytime you can’t maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other people.
• If you have been around someone who has tested positive or think you have COVID-19 symptoms, please fill out the COVID Self-Reporting Form (https://www.siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/reporting-confirmed-cases/index.shtml).
• If you are awaiting COVID-19 test results, please quarantine at home or in your living unit until you get the results back and are cleared by Health Services and University Housing.
• You are strongly encouraged to make any guests that enter your room or apartment wear a face covering at all times and maintain a physical distance of 6 feet when possible.
• Please wash/sanitize your hands on a regular basis and sanitize any frequently touched surfaces in your living unit and bathroom.
• Residents are expected to comply with posted occupancy limits for shared common spaces.  A maximum of four persons may occupy a room at any time.  
• Violations of COVID-19 expectations and guidelines may result in your removal from University Housing.

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 workorder!

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 first 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. 

 

COVID-19 and Mental Health Program

Hi SIUE freshmen,

We are a team of four seniors currently enrolled in the Public Health Program at SIUE. Enclosed are two links, one is for our project: Isolation Vs. Quarantined and about mental health during COVID-19. The second link is for our post-evaluation survey that is completed after the video.

Video: https://siue.techsmithrelay.com/YoMj

Post Evaluation Survey: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87DPpSLcyyQ3TQp

The Office of Admissions is looking for current students who are passionate about SIUE, have shown potential leadership skills, and enjoy connecting with new people to apply for the 2021-2022 Orientation Leader position. Students can find out more information about the application process at siue.edu/springboard/orientation-leaders. We will be hosting virtual information sessions this week for any interested students. Applicants must attend an information session in order to apply.

Info Sessions will take place:

Monday, November 30th at 5:00 PM

Tuesday, December 1st at 3:00 PM

Wednesday, December 2nd at 5:00 PM

Thursday, December 3rd at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Friday, December 4th at 3:00 PM

Come to the Tutoring Resource Center for help with your math, science, and business questions!

The Tutoring Resource Center will provide both face-to-face and online tutoring this fall semester as follows:

Face-to-face and online tutoring

Monday through Thursday:        8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:                                                  8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Online tutoring only

Monday through Thursday       4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday:                                         9:00 AM – 12:00 noon 

Sunday:                                            4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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 on the lower level of the Student Success Center in room 0281. 

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.

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 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 Your 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 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.