Off-Campus Living Guide 2014 | Page 5

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his guide was developed to help University of Oregon
undergraduate and graduate students who live or are
moving off-campus. It is intended to help students access
resources and information to enhance their quality of life as
off-campus community members. The Office of the Dean of
Students wishes you a memorable and rewarding off-campus
living experience.

CONTENTS
06..... BEFORE YOU MOVE IN
09..... BEFORE YOU SIGN THAT LEASE
18..... NOW THAT YOU’RE MOVED IN
23..... WELCOME TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
25..... PARTY SMART, PARTY SAFE
27..... BEC
BECAUSE IT’S THE LAW
31..... SAFETY FIRST!
32..... LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MONEY
34..... MOVING ON OUT
36..... FAQS
37..... RESOURCES

THANKS
Special Thanks
The CommUniversity assistant program would like to thank
our contributors for this issue: Hannah Mixon, Lindsey Brown,
Rachel Gowland, Annika Gustafsson, & Cecila Tran.
Director of Substance Abuse
Prevention & Student Success
Jennifer Summers

Designer & Editor
Josiah G. Dawley

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INTRODUCTION

The CommUniversity Assistant Program enriches
the University of Oregon off-campus student
experience and enhances neighborhood livability by
empowering and serving students with
student-centered programming, resources, and
opportunities.
CommUn
CommUniversity Assistants (CAs) are driven by the
belief that a great community is essential to a great
off-campus student experience. Through proactive
leadership, effective collaboration, and intentional
service, CAs seek to create a community centered
on student success with a high quality of life and
citizens.
responsible citizen CAs serve and empower in
order to play our role in the virtuous cycle of giving
back and building community. CAs develop projects,
programs and events which relate to substance abuse
prevention and off-campus student services such as
finding housing and difficulties with landlords.
CAs work 20 hrs/ month and receive a monthly
o
stipend of $100. Throughout the year, CAs interact
and collaborate with many members of the
community including students, UO staff, UOPD,
EPD, and off-campus neighbors. CAs have
developed, implemented and evaluated several
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events such as the UO Housing Fair, Day of Service
and Duck Donation Day. CAs also participate in
neighborhood outreach activities and neighborhood
association meetings.

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