STUDENT AFFAIRS 8 ANNUAL REPORT Students were encouraged to “Live A New Experience” this fall with new housing and dining options created based on student feedback. Each new offering was designed to appeal to this generation’s changing housing and dining expectations. “Students want housing and dining options that are more tailored to their needs and stages of life,” said Sean Blackburn, dean of students. The Residence Life and Dining Services team did an excellent job of listening to students and working within Northern, the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system, and Sodexo Campus requirements to create these new and exciting offerings. Each enhancement is part of Key Result 39 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025) with the goal of increasing occupancy within the residence halls by 20% by Fall 2025. Steele Hall will be the new Upper-Class Residence Hall! When Steele Hall reopens, it will be limited to students ages 20 and older. Residents 21 and older will be permitted to possess and consume alcoholic beverages within their suites. Steele Hall offers four-person suites with a living room and bathroom between two double rooms. Kitchens are available on all floors with centralized laundry on the first floor. Creating upperclassmen housing to include granting permission for students of age to possess and consume alcohol in a safe, legal, and responsible manner is Key Result 47 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025). Pet-Friendly living in McArthur-Welsh! Residents of McWelsh will be permitted to live with their house-trained dog or cat, that has been with their human for longer than 6 months. Additional restrictions will ensure that both the students and animals are healthy and may live in this new community. Doggie stations will be installed throughout the Seymour Lindberg Quad. Enjoy more private living with singles, new lease terms, and AC in McArthurWelsh! Beginning Fall 2024, McWelsh residents will live in singles with lofted beds, may choose between nine-month or 12-month leases and may upgrade to air conditioning on a first-come, first-served basis. New Gaming Themed Floor in Wolves Memorial Suites! The third-floor conference room will be updated and outfitted to support residents’ creation and participation in a variety of gaming events and programming. Wolves Memorial offers a very involved and active community of students with suite and semi-suite options. Study and conference rooms are available for student use, as well as kitchen spaces and laundry rooms on each floor. New Dining Options! Beginning this fall, students will be able to use a meal swipe to buy a combo meal at Created with Love in the Grid Market. New all-flex options will also be available for Fall 2024. Contract renewals began in February 2024, and students who renewed by March 1, received a free t-shirt and were entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to the Wolf Shoppe or a free loft kit. Building excitement about the contract renewal process to promote living on campus is Key Result 39 E of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025). Students who are enrolled at Northern for a minimum of six on-campus credits are required to live in on-campus housing during the first two years following their high school graduation. New Housing and Dining Options Launched for Fall 2024
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