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This Week in Cougar Village
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Important Housing Information
Cleaning and Safety Inspections - September 25th - October 6th!
Cleaning and Safety Inspections will occur September 25th – September 29th and October 2nd – 6th, 2017.
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 refer to previous emails for the complete schedule.
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, page 31, 37, & 38, for more clarification.
Bathroom:
- Clean the 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
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
Kitchen:
- Clean entire stove inside and out, top burners, broiler, over, and fan filter
- DO NOT PULL OVEN OUT TO CLEAN!
- Do NOT place aluminum foil under drip pans or on the bottom of the stove as this is a serious fire hazard!
- Wash all dishes and take out all trash
- Clean off all counter tops
- Clean floors, cabinets, walls, and other surfaces
General Housekeeping:
- All trash should be removed from the living.
- Trash must be taken to the trash rooms or to a dumpster
- 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
If you have any questions, please contact your Community Director. Thank you for your cooperation during these inspections.
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/movein/living-guide.shtml
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,” said Vice Chancellor for Administration Kenneth Neher.
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 (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.
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University Housing Announcements |
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Homecoming Dance!
RHA invites you to “A MARVELous Night”. Friday, October 6 from 9pm-Midnight in the MUC 2nd Floor. Enjoy a DJ, free food, a photo booth, and more!
Join Brother-2-Brother
Brother-2-Brother will meet in Woodland Hall October 2nd at 6 pm
Brother-2-Brother is a program designed by University Housing to bring together men of color who live in our Residence Halls. This will be a great opportunity to connect with your peers and discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with college. This will be an opportunity for you to have fun and network. For more information, contact James Horne at jahorne@siue.edu or Ivan Solis-Cruz at jsolisc@siue.edu.
Student Affairs 101
Interested in a possible career path in Student Affairs? Complete the interest form on the Involvement@SIUE Housing page.
https://siue.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/housing
RHA Housing Fee Review
The Residence Housing Association will review the FY19 Housing Budget, including proposed fee rates, at their September 27 meeting in Evergreen 284 at 6pm.
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Safe Zone |
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Fall 2017 Safe Zone Ally Training
This fall Safe Zone will be offering Ally Training for students on Friday, October 13th from 1:00-3:00pm. The goal of training is to provide attendees skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community. You must pre-register to attend this training. Space is limited, so sign up now!
Students register at: https://goo.gl/forms/UNJGdCYWlp63OrHP2
What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:
- Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
- Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
- Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources.
Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:
Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.
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Career Development Center |
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October Career Fair
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Business
College of Arts and Sciences
ALL non-teaching majors
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Engineering
BOTH DAYS
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FREE LINKEDIN HEADSHOTS 12:30-1:30 P.M. BOTH DAYS
A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml
Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!
Mock Interview Prep Workshop**
Thursday, October 19, 2017
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Career Development Center
Prepare for you Mock Interview with this workshop. You will get helpful tips on interviewing attire, resumes, and more! Don't wait, RSVP for this event today.
Mock Interview Day**
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Career Development Center
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!
Health Careers Fair
Monday, November 13, 2017
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!
A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml
Financial Matters: Ask an Expert
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
2nd Floor MUC, Mississippi/Illinois Room
This is a round table event that you can come and go as you wish. Talk to the experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products.
Topics Included will be: work benefits, salary negotiations, insurance basics (home, auto, renters, professional), paying off student loans, budgeting and prioritizing financial goals, mortgage and car loans, wise use of credit cards, identity theft, life insurance, investments, banking basics, and credit reports.
**Please call or email to register for these events!
SIUE Career Development Center
Phone: 618-650-3708
Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
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Homecoming! |
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The SIUE Alumni Association invites you to be a part of the second annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast!
This race offers distances of 5K and 10K, as well as a 1-mile fun run. The race routes are paved and showcase SIUE’s scenic campus, see below. After the run, stay for a world-famous Chris Cakes pancake breakfast. Not a runner? That’s okay! Come for breakfast and cheer on our participants!
Event Details
Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run
9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, Birger Hall Parking Lot
Cost: 5K $30, 10K $40, $5 off for SIUE Alumni
FREE for SIUE Students
Register online at https://runsignup.com/cougarsunleashed
To view the race routes, click the links below:
5K Race Route
10K Race Route
Follow the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Facebook and help spread the word by sharing our event!
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DACA Information |
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The Latest on DACA
Are you interested in learning the latest on DACA? There is a program hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis as part of their Coffee and Bagel Speakers Series. The event is on Friday, September 29th, 2017 from 8am to 9:15am. The event is free, but you must RSVP at least 24hrs in advance. See the attached flyer or follow this link for more information:
http://www.iistl.org/
DACA Renewal Scholarships
Are you a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient? Does your EAD card (work permit) expire on or before March 5th, 2018? There are various organizations across the nation coming together providing DACA renewal scholarships for those who qualify. Please know that you need to submit all the required paperwork before the October 5th deadline to be considered. If you are interested in learning more please follow this link:
http://lc4daca.org/
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Student Resource Guide
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is a program established by former President Obama in June 2012. Under DACA, the Department of Homeland Security defers taking action to remove qualifying undocumented immigrants, commonly known as DREAMers, and also grants renewable term-limited work authorization. DACA status is subject to renewal every two years. On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it would begin a phased termination of DACA. The Department of Homeland Security will provide a limited, six-month window during which it will consider certain requests for DACA and applications for work authorization, under specific parameters.
Community Resources
Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
Contact: Nicole Cortes 314-995-6995 nicolecortes@mica-project.net
The MICA Project utilizes a combination of community outreach and legal services to promote the voice and dignity of immigrant communities. MICA addresses the surplus need for immigration legal services in immigrant communities by taking a proactive approach, providing immigrants with the information and resources they need before legal issues arise.
Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America
Contact: Sarah John 314-721-2977 sara@ifcla.net
The St. Louis Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America (IFCLA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri that is committed to standing in solidarity with the poor of Latin America. Since 1982, IFCLA has collaborated with congregations, schools, and organizations in the metropolitan area and across the US to work for a more just and equitable world community. We work to accompany the people of Latin America in their struggles for human rights and social justice through education and advocacy in the US.
Casa de Salud
Contact: Kathryn Koch 314-977-1261 or 314-977-1250 Kkoch@casadesaludstl. Org
The mission of Casa de Salud is to facilitate and deliver high quality clinical and mental health services for uninsured and underinsured patients, focusing on new immigrants and refugees who encounter barriers to accessing other sources of care. Casa’s main services are primary care for illness and injury, mental health counseling, case management, care coordination, and home health visits. Casa also has on-site partners offering legal services, pediatric dental, optometry, and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children, done in collaboration with People’s Health Centers.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Iván Solis Cruz at jsolisc@siue.edu or 773-853-5510.
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Health and Safety Tips |
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September Safety Tips:
In an effort to keep the campus community aware of important safety and security procedures and information, SIUE utilizes several web sites to provide valuable information regarding safety on campus. Some of those safety related web sites are listed below.
- Campus Violence Prevention Plan – This link provides information concerning the proactive steps SIUE takes to identify and address potentially dangerous situations before they become violent. Information regarding how to identify and report potentially hazardous situations as well as the functions of the SIUE Threat Assessment Team is discussed.
- Emergency Procedures – Specific procedures regarding how the campus community should respond to various types of emergencies can be found at this site. Information concerning eleven (11) different types of emergencies, ranging from weather related emergencies to bomb threats, is provided.
- Emergency Training Videos – This link will take you to a site containing two excellent 20-minute emergency safety training videos titled “Flashpoint” and “Shots Fired On Campus”.
- “Flashpoint” provides information on how to recognize, deal with and get help for people who are reaching a dangerous or critical flashpoint in their lives.
- “Shots Fired On Campus” provides information on how you should respond to an active shooter situation on campus.
- Daily Media Log – This site provides information regarding crimes, arrests, traffic enforcement activities and suspicious activities that occur on campus. This site is updated each business day (excluding holidays) so as to provide a current snapshot of what is happening on campus on a daily basis.
- Annual Security Report – This information is required by the federal “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the federal “Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Act”. The information provides campus safety and securing information, crime statistics, fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years.
- Crime Alerts – This link provides a list of the SIUE campus crime alerts that have been issued over the past several years. Campus crime alerts provide information to the campus community regarding crimes that have occurred and which may pose an ongoing threat to the campus community.
- The “General Information” block provides various links to Counseling Services Department information, such as appointments, frequently asked questions, various forms and how to report your concern regarding another person’s well-being.
- Report Your Concern link – This link will take you to a site where you can access a “Care Report” to communicate your concerns about the health and welfare of someone at the university.
- The “Services Offered” block lists the various services that are provided by the Counseling Services Department.
- The “Resources” block provides data on how to obtain additional information relating to a number of psychological and health related topics.
An important safety tip to remember is that almost all of our on-campus burglaries involve situations where residence hall room doors or unattended vehicle doors were left unlocked. Please lock your room doors and vehicle doors even if you are only going to be away for just a few minutes.
Be Safe on Campus. Download 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 911.
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.
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
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