(Available to students still subject to the on-campus residency requirement)
Coughlin Hall Living and Learning Center
Embedded in the Jesuit philosophy of educating the whole person is a call for students to develop a congruency between their physical, mental, and spiritual lives. The vision for the Coughlin Hall Living and Learning Center is to provide its residents with an on-campus living experience that embodies this philosophy. The 325 1st and 2nd year residents in this community attend campus events together, participate in hall sponsored community service projects, and engage in reflection exercises with their friends. Some are even intentionally registered in the same classes!
Each wing of rooms in Coughlin Hall is built around a "courtyard" style lounge that encourages students to join in late night conversations about meaningful topics, watch the ZAGS game, or study with other residents. A larger portion of the community can gather to play pool in one of the game rooms, work on a group project for class in the seminar rooms, talk over a latte from Barney's Coffee Shop, or peruse the books in the Coughlin library. The Faculty in Residence, Live-In Jesuit Chaplain, and Residence Life staff is often found in one of these spaces joining in the conversation or playing foosball with residents.
For 2010-2011, the Housing and Residence Life Department will partner with other campus faculty and staff to offer several distinct but integrated communities within Coughlin Hall. Whether you choose to apply for the Service and Leadership Community, the Language and Culture Community, or the Wellness Community, we are sure that you will love living in Coughlin.
Service and Leadership
This community encourages residents to reflect on the integration of leadership, service, and social justice. Membership in this community requires a commitment to participating in six (6) Service or Leadership Programs each semester, participating in two hours of community service per week, engaging in regular community reflection activities. Comprising 1st and 2nd year residents, the Service and Leadership community is well-known for housing some of the most active students on campus. First year students in this community are enrolled in a "Service Learning" section of one of the Core required religion or philosophy classes. Sophomore students are required to take a Philosophy 201 course with a service learning designation. Alumni of this program include numerous Resident Assistants, Orientation Leaders, Reality Camp Coordinators, Comprehensive Leadership Program (CLP) members, and Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) officials.
Global Engagement
This community encourages residents to reflect on themselves as a citizen of the world. Students interested in studying a language, living with an international student, or studying abroad benefit greatly from membership in the Language and Culture community. Residents are required to participate in six (6) International or Cultural Programs each semester. Additionally, there are opportunities to meet for "language table" discussions for your foreign language class, or become a "conversation partner" with an international student from your community. Comprising 1st and 2nd year residents, the Language and Culture community is home to students from around the world. Residents in this community are encouraged to room with someone from another country, but this is not a required component of the program.
Mind, Body, Spirit
This community encourages residents to seek balance in their mental, physical, and spiritual lives. Students interested in creating community around the themes of good study habits, healthy physical activity, and personal faith exploration are encouraged to apply. Residents of the Wellness Community are required to participate in six (6) Mind, Body, or Spirit Wellness Programs each semester. Additionally, students in this community are given the opportunity to sign a "Substance Free" pledge agreeing to a college experience without the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. While not required, this pledge will assist the University in matching students wishing to express this commitment with similarly committed roommates. Comprising 1st and 2nd year residents, the Wellness Community is hallmarked by study groups, participation in intramural sports, and involvement in University Ministry.
Accountability to Program Requirements
All of the programs in the Coughlin Hall Living and Learning Center are the result of collaborative efforts between University Faculty, Staff, and Students. At the beginning of each fall semester, residents of the different programs meet to discuss their expectations of each other in the community as it relates to program requirements. This discussion allows for each community to "govern" itself as a peer group. Community meetings are regularly held throughout the year and provide an opportunity to "check-in" on these expectations. Additionally, requirements such as service hours, program attendance, etc. are tracked by the Residence Life Staff on a Living and Learning Passport. For first year students, meeting program requirements is considered should they choose to reapply for a Living and Learning Community for their sophomore year.
Program Application
All applicants for the three Living and Learning Programs must indicate their interest in a specific program (or more than one program) when they complete the online housing application. Some of the programs have additional requirements as indicated below:
Service and Leadership: Returning residents are required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2010. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee from Residence Life, CCASL, and the CLP. New students are also required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 21, 2010. All applications are reviewed by the selection committee, and students are notified of their placement or status within the program by mid-June.
Language and Culture: Returning residents are required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2010. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee from Residence Life, International Student Programs, and the Modern Languages Department. New students are also required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 21, 2010. All applications are reviewed by the selection committee, and students are notified of their placement or status within the program by mid-June.
Wellness: Returning residents are required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2010. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee from Residence Life. New students are also required to complete a separate application available on the Housing and Residence Life website. These applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 21, 2010. All applications are reviewed by the selection committee, and students are notified of their placement or status within the program by mid-June. At the time of notification, all residents (returning and incoming) are given an opportunity to sign a substance free pledge. When possible, Housing and Residence will match roommates among students who have signed this agreement.
All returning student applicants must be in good standing with the University to be considered for inclusion into any of these programs.
Interest Communities
Interest communities provide students the opportunity to live and interact with others who share their same interests. In interest communities, residents and staff create their own opportunities for shared experiences rather than through a formal program.
Engineering (Goller Hall)
The engineering interest community accommodates 1st and 2nd year students enrolled in the School of Engineering as well as their preferred roommates [1]. There is no special application process, however, students enrolled in the School of Engineering receive preference in room assignment. To apply for this community, just indicate your preference for this community when you complete your Housing and Residence Life Application/Agreement.
[1] In support of this community, at least one resident of each bedroom must be enrolled in the
School of Engineering. This allows residents the choice of roommate as well as serves the community by promoting a higher level of participation in this community by "engineering majors".
Outdoor Adventure and Leadership (Marian Hall)
In partnership with the GU Outdoors program, 1st and 2nd year residents of this close knit community may participate in a variety of outdoor adventures, plan and lead outdoor activities, and share their outdoor skills with others. Some of the adventures include hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, boating, skiing, etc. Also, participation in a meal plan is optional for this community.
There is no special application process. Just indicate your preference for this community when you complete your Housing and Residence Life Application/Agreement.