staffed by Public Safety ( 24 hours per day , 7 days per week , 365 days per year ) to provide assistance to the residential community and maintain a secure residence hall environment .
Residence Life Staff Main Office Location : Loyola Hall 138 Office Hours : Monday-Friday , 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Telephone : 267-448-1305 ( On-Campus : x21305 ) Email : reslife @ gmercyu . edu
Michelle Murray , Director of Housing and Residence Life Loyola Hall 130 , x21460 , murray . m @ gmercyu . edu
Alex Reynolds , Associate Director of Residence Life Loyola Hall 131 , x21585 , reynolds . a1 @ gmercyu . edu
Camryn Guertse , Residence Director for the Triplex Loyola Hall 139 , x21205 , guertse . c @ gmercyu . edu
Linda Rainer , Administrative Assistant Loyola Hall 138 , x21305 , rainer . l @ gmercyu . edu
Student Engagement Statement of Purpose
We provide resources for students to discover and enhance leadership skills to prepare for successful careers and meaningful lives . Through engagement , we support , challenge , and empower students to reach their full potential in becoming impactful , Merciful graduates .
Our programs ( New Student Orientation , Clubs and Organizations , CORE Programs , After Dark , Griffin Student Leadership Institute , and Money Matters ) create small learning communities for students to explore cultures , life experiences , and worldviews different from their own . Our student organizations provide hundreds of activities each semester , from trips to Winterfest in Philadelphia to movie nights featuring the latest films right here on campus .
Getting involved is a perfect way to build your leadership skills , expand your resume , have some fun , and create memories and relationships that will last a lifetime . So , stop by the Student Engagement Office to find out what ' s going on at GMercyU and how you can get involved !
GriffinEngage Explore your interests and discover new ones with GriffinEngage ! This campus-wide platform hosts information and tools for clubs , departments , and students to connect , view , browse , and search opportunities . In addition , each club has the ability to create personalized webpages and profiles , as well as post on-campus and virtual events . Students can use this information to create a cocurricular transcript that highlights skills learned outside of the classroom . Please Note : To view all details and events on GriffinEngage , you must be logged in as a current GMercyU student .
Clubs and Organizations Involvement outside of the classroom supports the learning that takes place within and it provides one with the opportunity to develop , enhance , and extend one ’ s leadership capabilities . With over 20 Clubs / Organizations to choose from , there is something for everyone . Information on how to get involved in a current Club / Organization , and steps associated with creating a new Club / Organization , are located in the Office for Student Engagement . The Club and Organization Manual can be found on GriffinEngage or in the Student Engagement Office . If you have questions , you are encouraged to visit the Office for Student Engagement , which is located on the second floor of the Waldron Student Center .
Student Government Association The Student Government Association ( SGA ) is the voice of the student body . The Office for Student Engagement encourages student clubs / organizations to be associated with SGA . SGA sees their mission to provide services for the University , the students it represents , and the local community , by using their creativity , integrity , honesty , and enthusiasm . SGA expresses student opinion and works with faculty and administration , explores and attempts to resolve student issues , and encourages student engagement through communication and active participation among all student groups .
Student Activities Committee The Student Activities Committee ( S @ C ) serves as the University ’ s student programming board . S @ C organizes and provides a variety of entertaining and enriching activities , programs and events for the entire student body . S @ C members are trained in all aspects of event planning , organization , implementation and evaluation … lifelong skills that will serve them well in future professional endeavors .
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