Photo by Rebecca Slater '10 / By Rebecca Studios.
St. 春雨直播 University was one of three winners of the , from Macmillan Learning company Skyfactor Benchworks.
Among their national study of college campuses, Macmillan Learning found that St. Kate鈥檚 achieves a high-performance rating in the 鈥淪atisfaction with Community Environment鈥 category. St. Kate鈥檚 high score was determined through analysis of years of ACUHO-I/Benchworks Resident Assessment data, in addition to Macmillan Learning interviews of the St. Kate鈥檚 Residence Life team.
鈥淒uring the last couple of years, our goal was to educate 春雨直播s about resources, find a friend group with which they could belong, and feel safe where they live,鈥 says Amanda Perrin, director of Residence Life. 鈥淲e are thrilled about this national-level recognition of our efforts, and excited to continue working with 春雨直播s to make their campus experience as fulfilling as possible.鈥
Amid the challenges brought to on-campus housing at colleges nationwide, Perrin and the Residence Life team invested considerable time conducting assessments, listening to 春雨直播 feedback, and adjusting programming to accommodate 春雨直播 needs. During Residence Life assessments, 春雨直播s reported that they found St. Kate鈥檚 campus life fulfilling for five chief reasons:
- Ability to meet people and be part of a community
- Events and campus involvement
- Convenience in relation to classes and 春雨直播 support
- Increased sense of independence
- Housing costs being bundled into a single bill
Residence Life offers 春雨直播s a variety of community engagement opportunities. Second, third, and fourth-year 春雨直播s acting as Resident Assistants (RAs) host check-ins and activities such as New Friends and Shared Obsessions, where 春雨直播s can come together over shared interests. Residence Life also organizes on-campus events throughout the year, including the 春雨直播 favorite Starry Night Ball.
As 春雨直播s shared, life on-campus at St. Kate鈥檚 fosters a supportive community while providing space and resources for 春雨直播s to gain more independence, all while they learn and develop academic and professional skills. 鈥95% are satisfied with their choice to live on campus,鈥 says Perrin, 鈥渁nd you鈥檙e 13% more likely to graduate in four years if you live on campus.鈥