Rise and Soar with KU Housing
Rise and Soar: KU Housing Residential Curriculum
At KU Housing, we understand that higher education extends beyond the classroom - it's about equipping students with the tools to succeed in all areas of life. Rise and Soar, our innovative approach to residential curriculum, is designed for students to learn and practice essential skills that enhance student success and create thriving communities. Through Rise and Soar, we are committed to empowering our residents to thrive, not only during their time at KU but also in their future personal and professional endeavors.
Curriculum Learning Goals
Students will be challenged to think critically, explore, and question the various values and beliefs they hold and the effects these have on their perception and experiences with others. Students will be encouraged to discuss and explore these concepts through meaningful dialogue and community engagement.
Through this learning goal, each student will be able to:
- Recognize how their behaviors affect other members of the campus community
- Apply self-management skills when addressing their social, emotional, and psychological behavior
In the context of college students, understanding self and others is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and personal growth. Our goal is to prepare students for the complexities of personal and professional relationships, enhancing their ability to navigate the diverse social landscapes they will encounter.
Through this learning goal, each student will be able to:
- Explore their own positionality within the campus community
- Engage in opportunities to gain understanding of diverse perspectives and life experiences
A pillar of student development in higher education is encouraging students to explore and prioritize their health and overall well-being. Creating a proactive and exploratory environment for students to understand their health and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful and valuable to them as well as creating positive relationships and support networks is crucial for being a successful student.
Through this learning goal, each student will be able to:
- Demonstrate their ability to develop healthy, mutually beneficial relationships with others.
- Practice healthy behaviors to prioritize their health and well-being.
What is Residential Curriculum?
A residential curriculum is an intentional, learning-centered approach to student development within campus housing and residence life. Designed to go beyond traditional programming, it provides a structured framework that aligns with institutional goals to foster holistic student growth. Rise and Soar is a residential curriculum deisgned to cultivate emotional intelligence within our on-campus students.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's emotions while also being able to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. EQ goes beyond traditional intelligence (IQ) by focusing on emotional awareness and interpersonal relationships, which are critical for personal and professional success.
Educational Priority
Through meaningful connections, personalized support, and a focus on your students overall success, we create an environment where students can grow into confident, well-rounded individuals. By living in Student Housing, your student will develop essential skills in critical thinking, buld a deeper understanding of themselves and others, and prioritize their health and well-being.
