Residential Education is introducing a new program starting in Fall 2023: Ducks by Design. Student-designed communities (SDCs) enable students to propose their own ideas for themed communities. These themes are suggested to be centered around shared interests, passion, or identity, similar to the Living Learning Communities (Lor-El, First Gen Scholars, and WiMSE) currently implemented around campus. In contrast, Ducks by Design gives students the chance to set their own goals and outcomes, with the support of faculty and staff. Students must submit an application by 11:59 p.m. on February 19 to be reviewed by ResEd.
Applications require a Student Community Coordinator, responsible for the program’s activities and outcomes, and a minimum of 12 students interested in the proposed theme to sign on. Students must have submitted a housing application before signing on to an SDC. A Faculty Fellow is also required to support the goals of the community, responsible for providing ongoing guidance for the program development. Faculty Fellows would be an outside resource for the community, lending their expertise and helping to host programs and events. The application will be reviewed by ResEd on a rolling basis and if approved, the students will be designated a floor in the South Tower to select a room from during room selection. While the application to propose an SDC is due this Sunday, students can join the approved SDCs during room selection March 7 to 9.
