RISE
RISE is an early arrival program for first and second year students offered by Student Leadership & Activities. The program begins with a three-day leadership building and team dynamic retreat that allows students to discover the leader that they want to become on Saint Joesph's campus. The goal is to enhance students’ sense of self and prepare them for success.
During the three days students will be taken to an overnight camp where there are team building activities that allow students to establish support and collaborative skills. Students will be able to participate in Hawk Talks on navigating self-leadership and defining what kind of leader they want to be.
Early registration deadline is July 5th before costs goes up to $115. Costs cover lodging, off-campus activities, food, transportation for the duration of the program. If you like to speak with someone about the program please contact Alannah Vazquez via email or 610-660-1071.
Applications to Participate
RISE is for rising first and second year students to engage in social experiences with other second year students prior to move-in weekend. If you are interested in being apart of RISE please fill out the registration form by July 12th. Please see below for the tentative 2024 schedule!
RISE Peer Mentors
RISE Peer Mentors are junior and seniors who assist with leading the program. They are responsible for guiding the second year students through this program helping to show them the type of leader they can be on campus. This commitment is shown through the leader’s academic, social, and leadership engagement with the Saint Joseph’s community.
Program Schedule
Below is a Tentative 2024 Schedule, Please keep checking back for more updates!
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9:00 a.m.: Begin move-in to residence halls (Families and Students)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Student Check-In/Registration
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Welcome/Lead with Why
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Peer Mentor/Group Introductions
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Enneagram: Importance of Knowing Yourself
5:45 p.m.: Dinner
6:30 p.m.: Social Activity
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8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast
8:45 a.m.: Departure to Retreat Center
10:00 a.m.: Amazing Race Challenge
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.: Lunch/Free Time
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Choose Your Own Adventure: Rope Courses/Zipline/Rockwall
5:30 p.m.: Dinner
6:30 p.m.: Building an Inclusive Community as a Leader
7:30 p.m.: Hawk Talks: Choose A Topic
8:15 p.m.: Ask a Hawk: Navigating Student Leadership as a College Student
9:00 p.m.: Reflection
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8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
9:30 a.m.: Avoiding Burnout Culture
10:45 a.m.: Last Lecture
12:20 p.m: Lunch
1:30 p.m.: Goal Setting/Reflection
2:15 p.m.: Wrap-Up