R.I.S.E.
Housing in the six-person suite in Rains Hall, the Student Housing Office is pleased to provide a learning opportunity to students committed promoting self-awareness, engagement and advocacy to the ethos of interculturalism.
Our Vision
To create a safe, challenging environment for individuals to explore interculturalism and engage in honest discussions about issues related to interculturalism and their relevance to the campus community and beyond.
Download the 2008-2009 R.I.S.E. Application
Participant Expectations
Participants in this community will be expected to participate in at least two intercultural/diversity opportunities provided by Loyola Marymount University. You will also be expected to attend community meetings and to contribute to the Rains Hall community through programs & the Intercultural bulletin boards.
The Rains Intercultural Community will work with their moderator to develop and sign an Intercultural Learning Community Housing Agreement. This Community Standards Agreement will provide guidance for the governance of the three suites. The standards will address issues of daily living and methods for resolving interpersonal conflicts.
As a member of the Intercultural Suites in Rains Hall, you will also be expected to:
- Plan and implement at least one program a semester with your suitemates and maintain the Intercultural Community Bulletin Board on a rotating schedule with all eighteen participants.
- Attend and participate in community meetings.
- Participate in Intercultural workshops and/or workgroup opportunities.
- Help with one major, campus-wide intercultural project a year.
You may also choose to enroll in Liberal Arts 291 in the fall semester and/or Liberal Arts 292 in the spring semester.
For further information please contact:
Carmen Nasr-Lybrand, RD
cnasr@lmu.edu
(310) 258-8631