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Fri, Jul 08 2011 11:54:30

Housing Director Interviews Public Forum

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    But parent notification should be handled on a case-to-case basis to ensure it's helpful to the student, Kaptik said.
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    For students in crisis, Kaptik said partnering with parents is very important - notifying the parent of a student's behavior.
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    In regards to "velcro-parents" Kaptik said students and parents can be visually separated so the parent can see their student is cared for.
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    Kaptik said that having the data and research to backup university policy is key to keeping parents and students happy.
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    Kaptik said that residence halls need to partner with admissions during the student tour phase and include students in program development.
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    Kaptik has opened the floor to questions.
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    Another challenge is budget, Kaptik said. Students move away from university housing due to rising tuition costs, he said.
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    He also said the university needs to find a balance between student wants and student needs.
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    One of the challenges housing faces is engaging students in a way that doesn't make them feel like they have another parent, Kaptik said.
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    Food service should help students find healthy eating habits, Kaptik said.
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  14. On-campus living is a vital component of the collegiate experience and students are encouraged to invest in laying a strong foundation for their future.

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    University housing should foster academics, Kaptik said. It's up to the housing staff to help students increase their study time.
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  16. Research shows that students living on-campus will earn better grades, get more involved in student organization, have more interaction with faculty member, feel like a part of the campus community, and be more likely to graduate.
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    Kaptik said staff should work with students to adjust behavior, not just create and enforce rules for the sake of control.
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    He said UNL Housing provides many services a traditional landlord doesn't, such as fostering a feeling of belonging and student self-esteem.
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    Kaptik discussed the role of university housing versus the off-campus landlord.
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    Kaptik continued by discussing community and how students can connect at multiple levels.
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    In terms of housing, Kaptik says the first way to engage students is to get them to our campus.
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    "Engaging students: partnering in a purposeful process of forward motion."
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    Kaptik says his philosophy is to provide a home-like environment.
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    Mike Kaptik is presenting his vision for University Housing's role in engaging students.
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