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James Madison University - Madison Family Connection Fall 08 Edition - Index

Residence life
Programs &
Services
Academic Support Instruction
Academic Support Instruction is
a program offered by First Year
Involvement and the Office of
Residence Life. This program
offers sessions throughout the
semester on topics such as
study skills, reading strategies,
time and stress management,
test-taking skills and learning
styles. This is a great opportunity
for First Year students to
work on their academic skills at
the University level.
For more information please
call Sarah Wilson at (540)
568-2882 or e-mail wils2sj@
jmu.edu.
Academic Mentors
Academic Mentors are experienced
students who have
received training to assist students
in setting academic goals,
time management, note taking,
and exam preparation.
For more information please
contact Sarah Wilson at
wilso2sj@jmu.edu.
Community Council
The Community Council is the
residential student organization
in each hall. Community Councils
serve as a major source of
input concerning residence hall
operations and policies. Council
members develop and organize
programs and hall activities such
as social events, educational
programs, recreational opportunities
and service activities.
For more information visit the
SGA Web site at http://sga.
jmu.edu/
graduation Club
Graduation Club is comprised
of course instructors who
assist students with improving
time management skills.
For more information please
contact (540) 568-3598.
Roommate Program
The Roommate Program is
designed to prepare students
to live with roommates. All students
must attend the Roommate
Program held in their hall.
Hall staff members will notify
students of the date and time
that the program will be held.
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Checklist of items for student’s room
Alarm clock
Backpack
Bed linens, pillow(s), blanket(s)
Bicycle with a durable lock (there are
bike racks outside of each residence hall)
Clothes hangers
Desk lamp
Fan
First-aid kit
Flashlight
Laundry basket, detergent
Message board
Personal toiletries
Postage stamps, envelopes, tablet, etc.
Posters
School supplies
Sewing kit
Shower shoes
Small bucket or basket for shower items
Surge-protected power strips
Towels and washcloths
Wastebasket
Move-in Day items — just in case
Camera
Band-Aids
Aspirin
Extra water
Tape
Scissors
Pad and pen
Important tips for move-in day
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room. A ready supply of empty bins makes it easier to
take items back home.
n Help students to unpack and get settled in, but
leave a few things for them to do with their roommates.
This helps the new roommates to make the
space their own. Also, don’t linger too long in your
student’s room on move-in day. Students have
activities to attend, people to meet and a college life
to get started!
The Residence Life staff is excited to welcome
students and their parents to campus. A great deal of
planning has been done to ensure a smooth move-in
process. Parental cooperation in following the written
directions and move-in signs will go a long way
toward making the day a positive experience for each
family. There will be many university staff members
and volunteers available help with directions and
to answer questions. For any immediate questions
about moving onto the JMU campus, please e-mail
res-life@jmu.edu or call (540) 568-4663. M
What students should leave at home?
To ensure the safety of all students, JMU prohibits the
use of the following items in residence hall rooms:
Appliances with open heating elements
Curtains and valances that have not been treated and
tagged as fire retardant
Candles
Extension cords and cube adapters (use only
surge-protected power strips)
George Foreman grills
Guns, including paintball guns or any form
of BB gun
Halogen lamps
Incense
Knives
Microwave ovens (allowed only in Rockingham
Hall)
Pets
Room air conditioners
Space heaters
Toasters and toaster ovens
Weapons
Wireless routers
a note about appliances
Appliances, CD players, coffee pots with automatic
shut off, desk lamps, radios, stereos, cable-ready televisions,
UL-approved hot pots and DVD players are
all allowed, but students should coordinate with their
roommate(s) to avoid duplicates.