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Assessing Our Work

Residence Life and Housing

We're committed to continuously improving the experience of our students by routinely gathering information about our students’ perceptions, experiences, learning, and development. Student feedback helps us improve the quality of our programs for future students.

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Our new weekly survey initiative collects student opinions about their experiences in our residence halls. Every tuesday, all residential students will receive a brief survey via their UD email. These surveys will ask students about their experiences, and the questions and topics will vary in each survey.

November 10 survey highlights

What we wanted to know: Student opinions their floor’s NET Captains, and their opinions on the Tell Us Tuesdays series.

My Floor’s NET Captain has presented to us at floor meetings
66%
My Floor’s NET Captain has encouraged connections among floormates by facilitating programs, activities, or informal gatherings
70%
My Floor’s NET Captain has encouraged us to host or attend Student Initiated Programs (SIPs)
68%
My Floor’s NET Captain has made being part of my floor community a more enjoyable experience
73%

72% of students knew who their NET Captain was

70% of respondents said they took “all” or “most” of the Tell Us Tuesday surveys this semester

77% of respondents agreed that they enjoyed the Tell Us Tuesday survey series

November 3 Highlights

November 3 survey highlights

What we wanted to know: Updated information about feelings of floor community, student opinions on floor meetings, and student opinions on RLH response to community incidents.

my floor meetings have been helpful assessment data

I feel connected to others in my community assessment data.

90% agree, strongly that:
If I have been in a high risk environment (e.g. a large group gathering, time with others indoors without masks, exposure to a positive friend, etc.) I would get tested regardless of whether or not I developed symptoms

99% agree or strongly agree that:
If I received a positive COVID test off campus, I would alert Student Health Services

96% agree or strongly agree that:
The procedures for COVID testing on campus are clear to students

90% agree, strongly that:
If I have been in a high risk environment (e.g. a large group gathering, time with others indoors without masks, exposure to a positive friend, etc.) I would get tested regardless of whether or not I developed symptoms

99% agree or strongly agree that:
If I received a positive COVID test off campus, I would alert Student Health Services

96% agree or strongly agree that:
The procedures for COVID testing on campus are clear to students

October 27 Highlights

October 27 survey highlights

We wanted to know about: student perceptions of COVID testing on campus

90% agree, strongly that:
If I have been in a high risk environment (e.g. a large group gathering, time with others indoors without masks, exposure to a positive friend, etc.) I would get tested regardless of whether or not I developed symptoms

99% agree or strongly agree that:
If I received a positive COVID test off campus, I would alert Student Health Services

96% agree or strongly agree that:
The procedures for COVID testing on campus are clear to students

October 20 Highlights

October 20 survey highlights

Students’ relationship with their Residence Hall Coordinator and students’ experiences with Student Initiatied Programs

October 13 Highlights

October 13 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know: Students’ sense of belonging and feelings of mattering

I would recommend UD to a close friend or family member: 94% Agree/Strongly Agree
Given the opportunity I would choose UD again- 93% Agree/Strongly Agree

October 6 Highlights

October 6 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know:

Students' relationships with their resident assistant

98% of respondents agreed that their RA had gained their respect
94% of respondents agreed that their RA demonstrated care or concern for their individual success
94% of respondents agreed that if they were to go to their RA they would find the help or answers they need

96% of respondents agreed that their RA has established an environment where University policies are fairly and consistently upheld
88% of respondents agreed that their RA encouraged them to contribute to the residence hall community based on their past experiences, skills, and interests

100% of respondents agreed that their RA demonstrates respect for their individual backgrounds and values
87% of respondents agreed that their RA has helped residents on their floor connect to one another
79% of respondents agree that if their RA is unavailable they would feel comfortable seeking assistance from other RLH staff in the building

September 29 Highlights

September 29 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know:

Students' sense of belonging in the residence halls

September 22 Highlights

September 22 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know:

Student feelings related to their academic success so far this semester

I am successfully balancing my coursework so far this semester: 22% strongly agree, 71% agree and 8% disagree. Data from RLH Tell Us Tuesdays, Sept. 22.

I am able to perform my academic work in my residence hall, 53% strongly agree, 45% agree and 2% disagree. Data from RLH Tell us Tuesdays, Sept. 22.

September 15 Highlights

September 15 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know:

Student opinions on their floor meetings & RA Catch-Up Meetings

Over 50 percent of students in the residence halls have participated in an RA Catch-up meeting

of those who participated 92 percent of students found their RA Catch Up helpful in developing a relationship with their RA

of those who participated 96 percent of students agreed their RA Catch Up helped them feel there is individual support for them in their residence hall

September 8 Highlights

September 8 survey highlights

This week we wanted to know:

Student opinions on COVID compliance by your peers

Student satisfaction with our Move In Process

Students’ experiences within their residence hall community

What we're doing based on your feedback

We want to make sure students know about these opportunities in our residence halls!

Students shared that additional access and use of community lounges would help them to successfully complete their academic work. So, we're expanding our lounge usage!

To assist in keeping the community healthy, we're:

Ensuring Max Capacity signage is on all lounges, so student can accomodate physical distancing.
Posting all health and safety requirements.
Implementing a reservation system for large community lounges for student events and floor meetings. We're also posting a link to reservation calendars, so students will know when a lounge is available for personal use.
Providing supplies in lounges for students to disinfect table space and other high-touch areas before/after use.

Get Involved: Student Initiated Programs: youtube.com/watch?v=ZBUyPkt_fBc

Learn about Student Initiated Programs, events students can host in their residence hall community.

The third round of RA Catch-Ups has begun!

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COVID Precautions web page

Check out your Building Instagram account to see what's going on in your community.

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Residence Life & Housing is part of the Division of Student Life, which contributes and facilitates critical learning and development within healthy, inclusive and supportive communities, so that all students may thrive at UD and beyond.

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310 Haines Street Newark, DE 19716 reslife-housing@udel.edu Phone 302-831-4663