Woodland Hall Newsletter

COVID Self-Reporting Form

You should complete this form if you are aware that you:  

Have been tested for COVID-19, with or without symptoms  
Have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been given a diagnosis of presumed positive by a health professional  
Have symptoms, but not yet tested positive 
Have had a CLOSE contact with an individual who has been tested and diagnosed with COVID-19
In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control's definition of CLOSE contact, reporting is necessary if you are someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.

Your identity will not be disclosed to anyone other than SIUE employees responsible for maintaining your health and safety, or Health Department officials as required. You may voluntarily share your information with whomever you choose.

Join the SIUE Student Section for all of the Cougar Basketball home games!

Send an email to jefbail@siue.edu for your confidential link to be a part of the action!

The Student Section will open thirty minutes before game time. 

All members are expected to wear SIUE fan gear and are subject to the same rules and regulations as live game attendance.  Privileges can be revoked by the moderator at any time.  By entering the meeting you give your consent to being on camera.

Gingerbread House Contest

Congratulations to our Gingerbread Housing winners: Mickenzie Bass, Bluff Hall, 1^st Place; Taylor Bailey, Woodland Hall, 2^nd Place, and Josilyn Schmedeke, Bluff Hall, 3^rd place.  In addition, we want to recognize Jacob Western, Bluff Hall, Claire Wilton, Cougar Village; Michelle Duong, Evergreen Hall; Brienna Weaver, Prairie Hall; and Sarah Collins, Bluff Hall, for Honorable Mentions.  You can check out all of the creativity on the SIUE Housing Communities Instagram page and search #siueGingerbreadHousing.

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.

• 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. 

Research Opportunity on COVID-19 and Mental and Physical Health

Dr. Cedric Harville, II, an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Applied Health is gathering information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your mental/physical health and educational experiences as college students. 

If you have 5-10 minutes, it would be greatly appreciated that you taking the survey. 

Your participation in this study could result in a chance of winning a number of $25 Amazon gift cards.

Please follow this link to the survey-> https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ixvw5qyG1rGgAZ 

This survey is anonymous. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Dr. Harville at charvil@siue.edu.

This protocol (#1009) has been approved by the SIUE IRB.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Juggling your finals??

Tutoring Resource Center

Hours during finals week!

Online tutoring

Dec 12^th – Dec 17^th

Saturday   9 -12 noon

Sunday     4 – 7 pm

Mon & Wed 8 – 7 pm

Tuesday    8 – 10 pm

Thursday  8 – 2 pm

Tutoring for math, science, and business will be available www.siue.edu/lss/tutoring

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.