SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY CORE VALUES
EXCELLENCE– Saint Leo University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and
collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills,
and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success
of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and
goals.
PROGRAM FOCUS:striving for excellence in educational enterprises, character, and
knowledge
EXAMPLES:
· Test preparation (upperclassmen looking at GRE, MCAT or LSAT)
· Test preparation (freshmen learning to navigate college exams)
· Study skills
· Study groups/tutoring
· How to communicate with/make the most of your relationship with faculty
· Benefits of/learn about Study Abroad
COMMUNITY - Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities
everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on
mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us
to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
PROGRAM FOCUS: creating closer communities focused on hospitality, unity, and trust
EXAMPLES:
· Saint Leo trivia
· Roommate games/contests
· Hall Family Feud
· Holiday decoration of floor/area together
· Faculty staff vs. student athletic events
· Intramurals
· Team-builders/ice-breakers
· Assassins
RESPECT – Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals' unique talents,
respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our
community's strength
depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on
learning, living and working harmoniously.
PROGRAM FOCUS:celebrating unity & diversity
EXAMPLES:
· Multicultural events (history of henna, Dia de los Muertos, etc.)
· Breathing Canvas (tattoo gallery with stories behind tattoos)
· disability awareness
· relationship topics
· gender topics
· ageism topics
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Saint Leo University stresses the development of every
person's mind spirit, and
body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must
demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of
our community.
PROGRAM FOCUS:developing mind, spirit, and/or body; balanced living
EXAMPLES:
· Yoga/pilates
· Stress relief (stress balls)
· Life skills (laundry, cooking, microwave cooking, etc.)
· Financial management (balance checkbook, savings, investments, etc.)
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP – Our creator blesses us with an abundance of resources.
We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community
development. We must be resourceful. We
must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo
University's mission and goals.
PROGRAM FOCUS: community service, environmental awareness & activism
EXAMPLES:
· Food/clothing/book/pop tab drive
· Armed forces care packages or letters
· Greeting cards for children with terminal illnesses
· Assisted living vists
· Campus clean-up
· Environmental awareness programs (recycling, make your own green cleaning products,
etc.)
INTEGRITY – The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its
members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge
to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
PROGRAM FOCUS: importance of/examples/discussion/challenges of living with integrity
EXAMPLES:
· Scruples
· Ethics discussion
· Celebrating someone who has lived with integrity
· Play B.S. and discuss integrity in game vs. real life
· Mocktails with discussion of peer pressure and parties challenging integrity
PROGRAM IDEAS BY MONTH
AUGUST
· Ice Breakers and “get to know you”
· Tours of campus/local community
· Scavenger hunt to find services on campus
· Tips for college survival
· Community awareness
· Floor outing to everyone’s first classroom location
· Returning student panel for questions and tips
· Night at the student recreation center
· Campus Activities Fair
· Marathon games night
· Open door/houses
SEPTEMBER
· Budgeting
· Life skills (set up bank account, how to do
laundry…)
· Alcohol awareness
· Personal safety
· Homesickness and loneliness
· Culture shock
· Appreciating your roommate and your differences
· Time management workshops
· Getting involved at college
· Intramurals team sign up
· Self defense
· Establishing goals for the term
· Study skills
· Movie nights
· Safety month
· Communication skills
OCTOBER
· Movie night discussion
· Study group sign ups
· Study breaks
· How to write an essay
· How to take a multiple choice test
· Outdoor Recreation Day
· National Alcohol Awareness Week
· Fatal Vision- alcohol awareness goggles
· Assertiveness training
· Theme dinner
· Bowling Night
· Poetry reading
· Varsity sports watching
· Breast Cancer Awareness
· Time Management
· Eating well in the Cafeteria
· Conflict resolution workshop
· Communication workshop
· Halloween events
NOVEMBER
· Stress management
· “Twister” tournament
· Roommate Game (Dating game for roommates)
· Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression Awareness
· Cold and flu awareness
· Door Decorating
· Secret friend
· Around the world holiday party
· What’s your Holiday Tradition
· Holiday Donations
· Tutor list
· Charity fundraiser
· Proof reading carousel
· Crossword puzzle competition
· How to Quit Smoking
· AIDS awareness
· Goal setting program
· Eating Disorder Awareness
· Baby Picture Guessing Game
JANUARY
· Ice Breakers and Teambuilding workshop
· New Year’s Resolution Wall
· Career planning workshop
· Cold and flu awareness
· Beating the winter blahs
· Creative Writing Contest
· Academic Plans (learning from last semester)
· Social to catch up after the holiday
· Used CD swap
FEBRUARY
· Casino Night/Mock tails
· Sexual Assault Program
· Basketball Dribbling Marathon
· Valentine’s or Anti-Valentine’s day party
· Speed Friending Mixer w/ another floor
· Study programs
· Relationship Panel
MARCH
· Hidden Study Tips
· Leadership Workshops
· Resume Workshop
· Job hunting techniques
· How to choose a major workshop
· What to look for in a Benefit Package
· Finances and Investing workshop
· Income tax preparation
· National chocolate day
· Anti-racism Day
· Women’s History Month Activities
· Alternative to Alcohol St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
· Dance Lessons
· Sports Movie Week
· First Aid Course
· Order In Floor Dinner
· Safe Break Alcohol Awareness
· Safe Spring General
APRIL
· Environmental Week
· Spring cleaning clothes donations
· Summer address list
· Floor yearbook
· Floor picture
· Transitions program
· Decision making workshop
· Goal setting
· Interview skills presentation
· Sun Study Session
· Study Breaks
· Theme Dinners