Guide to the Records of the Office of Housing and Residence Life,
1980 - 2004
- Processed by:
- LuAnn Mims and Adina Riggins
- Date Completed:
-
August, 2004
- Encoded by:
- Eli Naeher
- Date Encoding Completed:
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August 2004
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- UNCW Archives, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Creator
- Office of Housing and Residence Life, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Title
- Records of the Office of Housing and Residence Life, 1980 - 2004 and continuing
- Call Number
- WRG 170-03
- Extent
-
3 archival boxes, 9 volumes, 1 oversized box, and 1 map case drawer,
4 linear feet - Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult UNCW Archives at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
- Abstract
- The Office of Housing and Residence Life administers housing for students who live on campus at UNCW. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is located behind Schwartz Hall, one of the residence halls. This collection includes various materials donated from the office, including photos, slides, newsletters, reports and miscellaneous objects and papers. The bulk of the collection was donated between the years 2000 and 2004.
Administrative Information
- Restrictions to Access
- Since there are no restrictions on this collection, it is open to research. However, please contact UNCW Archives in advance to schedule an appointment.
- Provenance
- The materials in this collection were in UNCW Archives prior to processing, having been transferred to UNCW Archives from the offices that created them, at various times until 2004.
- Preferred Citation
- [Identification of item], WRG 170-03, Records of the Office of Housing and Residence Life, UNCW Archives, University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
- Copyright Notice
- The University of North Carolina at Wilmington owns copyright to the materials in this collection. Individuals using materials from Randall Library at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington are responsible for using the materials in conformance with United States copyright law.
Historical Note
From the housing website: "The Housing and Residence Life Staff is committed to providing safe, clean and comfortable housing that encourages opportunities for diverse and meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is located in its own one-story building behind Schwartz Hall. This office can be reached by calling (910) 962-3241, by fax (910) 962-7032, by internet at http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/housing, by email at housing@uncw.edu or by writing: Office of Housing and Residence Life, 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403-5959." (Website accessed 31 December 2004 at http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/housing/webpages/WhosWho.htm)
Scope and Content
This collection includes various materials from the Office of Housing and Residence Life, including photos, slides, newsletters, reports and miscellaneous objects and papers. The bulk of the collection was donated between the years 2000 and 2004 from the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Among the office's responsibilities is the employment of resident assistants (RA's). These upperclass students live in the residence halls. They coordinate activities and programs and have other duties for their floor or hall. The collection includes many photos of resident assistants and their orientation activities.
Collection Arrangement
Please note that the arrangement of materials in this collection was partially determined by original order as received. Because of that, researchers should be sure to check all possible locations for materials of interest. Please note that original file folder titles have, for the most part, been retained.
Online Catalog Headings
Student Housing--North CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington--Student Housing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Office of Housing and Residence Life
Organization of Collection
Series 1. Newsletters, 1984-2004
Series 2. Subject Files, 1987-2004
Series 3. North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO), 1993-2000
Series 4. Photographic Images, 1980-2002
Series 5. Oversized, 1980-1997
Detailed Description of the Collection
Box
1
1 Newsletters, 1984-2004
1 box
Arranged chronologically and by subject.
Newsletters produced by the office for residential students and/or their parents.
Residence Life News, Volume 1,
November 1984-December 1984
Sea Briefs,
January 1986-January 1987
1.1 Roomers,
1994-2004
Volumes 3-4,
1994-1995
Volume 4,
1995-1996
Volume 5,
1996-1997
Volume 6,
1997-1998
Volumes 7-8,
1998-1999
Volume 9,
1999-2000
Volume 10,
2000-2001
Volume 11,
2001-2002
Volume 12,
2002-2003
Volume 13,
2003-2004
1.2 Roomers Plus! A Special Roomers for Parents,
1996-2004
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
Box
2
2 Subject Files, 1987-2004
1 box
Arranged alphabetically.
Various files pertaining to residential life, including applications, brochures, correspondence, guides, newspaper articles,
and a manual for resident assistants (RAs).
Application,
1996-1997
Application,
2001-2002
Brochures,
1991-1992
Brochures,
2000-2001
Brochures and applications,
2002-2003
Brochures, applications and guides,
2002-2004
Brochures for Belk Hall
Brochures for International House,
1993
Brochures and correspondence,
1992-1993
Brochures and correspondence,
1993-1994
Brochures and correspondence,
1994-1995
Correspondence,
1994-1995
Fire alarm and sprinkler system at University Arms,
1997
Guide,
1995-1996
"If We Build It -- Will They Come?": SEAHO preconference workshop,
2002
"It's All Fun and Games": UNCW ACE Court nomination packets for homecoming
2001
National Study of Living-Learning Programs: University of North Carolina at Wilmington Customized Report,
June 2004
News Article Photocopies,
1987-2002
Programs and socials
1987-1999
RA Manual,
1998-1999
Staff Photos,
2000-2001
Student Housing Strategic Plan,
December 2001
Box
3
3 North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO), 1993-2000
1 box
Arranged alphabetically.
Records from this series had belonged to Chris Kaberline, a UNCW housing professional who had served on the executive board
of the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO). They were donated by Kaberline via Sean Ahlum, another UNCW housing professional.
This series documents some of the activity of this statewide professional association, including its work within the Southeastern
Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO).
Agendas and minutes,
2000
Constitutions and constitutional amendments,
1996-1997
Correspondence,
1995-1998
Executive Board,
1995-1996
Executive Board,
1997-1998
Executive Committee,
1993-1994
Executive Council Meetings,
1999-2000
Executive Council Miscellaneous,
1993-2003
General Meeting Information,
1993-1998
Multicultural Committee,
1994
Newsletters: NCHO Newsletter and NCHO Signpost,
1994-1999
Program Committee,
1994-1998
Small Colleges Committee,
1993-1997
Treasurer,
1994-1999
Workshop Series,
1998-1999
Box
4
4 Photographic Images, 1980-2002
10 boxes
Arranged by subject.
Slides, prints and negatives of residential students, residence halls, programs and activities, including orientation, Beach
Day, and a "Solid Gold Banquet." Also includes activities of resident assistants (RAs).
4.1 Slides, 1985-1998
7 boxes
Arranged alphabetically.
Slides of bulletin boards, various activities and events, and Move-In Day (1985-1998).
Alcohol Awareness Bulletin Boards,
1986-1987
Academic Bulletin Boards,
1987-1989
Beach Day,
1985
Bulletin Boards,
1983-1990
Bulletin Boards,
1987-1988
Check-In,
undated
Check-In,
1985
Door Decorations,
1987
Box
5
Facilities,
1985-1990
Fire,
1989
Graham Hall Food Drive,
1986-1987
Hall,
1985
Hall Government and ECU [Eastern Carolina University),
1987
Hall Government,
1989
Hall Painting,
1985-1987
Holiday and Rape Awareness Bulletin Boards,
1986-1990
Holiday Decorations,
1988
Housing Exteriors and Interiors,
1996
Ice Cream Social,
1987
In Services,
1986
International House/Honor House Activities/Dedication,
1999
Box
6
Kick-Off,
1989
Liv Well,
undated
Miscellaneous People,
1986-1989
Miscellaneous,
undated
Monster Bash,
1986-1987
Murals,
undated
NCARCH Bid,
undated
Box
7
Orientation,
undated
Pre-Fall,
1996
Programs,
undated
RA Conference,
1988
Recreation Field Construction,
undated
Roommate Games,
1989
Sexual Assault Awareness,
undated
Solid Gold Banquet,
undated
Staff Activities,
1987-1989
Suites,
undated
Trick or Treats for Tots,
undated
Visitation Day,
undated
Box
8
Move-In Day,
1995-1996
Box
9
Move-In Day,
1997
Box
10
Move-In Day,
1998
Box
11
4.2 Photographic Prints, 1980-2002
Arranged alphabetically.
Prints of residence halls as well as events and activities including conferences, RA orientation, and holiday celebrations.
Beach Day,
1987
Belk Ice Cream Social,
1987
Christmas,
1987
Christmas,
1988
Common Gathering,
2002
CPR Classes,
1988
Duplicates,
undated
End of Year Party,
1988
Hall Government Cookout,
1987
In Service,
1987
In Service,
1988
Kick-Off Banquet,
1988
Miscellaneous,
undated
Monte Carnival,
undated
Box
12
RA Drive-In Conference,
1987
RA Selection,
1988
RA Training,
1987
RA Training,
2001
Residence Life Staff,
1987
Schwartz Hall,
1987
Snow Storm,
1988
Solid Gold Banquet,
1988
Spring Fling,
1988
Spring Staff Retreat,
1987
Spring Training,
1980
Staff Retreat,
undated
Suite Governors Council,
1993
Summer Orientation,
1987
Summer School,
1987
Summer School Volleyball,
1987
Trick or Treats for Tots,
undated
Box
13
4.3 Negatives, 1987-2000
1 small box
Arranged alphabetically.
Small box of negatives, many of which correspond with prints in Series 4.2.
Hall Government Cookout, Volleyball Pit, Office Renovation,
1987
Monte Carnival,
1987
Staff Retreat,
1987
Suites and Move-In,
1999-2000
Summer Orientation, Belk Ice Cream Social,
1987
Summer Orientation, Summer School Cookout,
1987
Box
14
5 Oversized, 1980-1997
1 oversized box and one map case drawer
Arranged by subject.
Various flat items which are too large for standard archival boxes, including artwork, architectural drawings, posters, and
other items.
5.1 Miscellaneous oversized items
1 oversized box (8 items)
Arranged alphabetically.
Building plans, recruitment posters for resident assistants, and artwork.
Line art by Adam Cohen: "Imagine",
undated
Line art by Adam Cohen: "Making a Difference",
undated
Poster: "Come Join Our Celebration: BNRA",
undated
Poster: "You May Not Be Able to Change the World ... But You Can Effect [sic] Your Corner of It -- Be an R.A.",
undated
Posters: "Where U Fit in Our Community: Building the Community Where You Live -- Be an RA",
undated
2 items
Suites service building courtyard plan,
undated
Suites service building demolition plan,
undated
5.2 Architectural Plans and Blueprints, 1980-1997
1 drawer (11 items)
This material is stored seperately in the Archives map case, Drawer S.
Arranged alphabetically.
Large architectural plans and blueprints.
Exterior Plans, Graham-Hewlett Halls, undated
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System, University Arms, 1997
Floor Plan, Graham-Hewlett Halls, undated
Graham-Hewlett Residential Supply, undated
Plan of Graham-Hewlett Connector, undated
Plan, Laundry Plumbing, undated
Plan of Student Housing Sewage and Gas, undated
Plan, University Suites Railing, undated
Plan, Warwick Center, undated
Site Plan Plumbing 1980