Lounge and Block Review Criteria

Judicial History
A score between 0 and 15 should be assigned to this area based on a review of the group’s judicial history for the previous three years. The review would consist of an evaluation of the number and nature of all group incidents involving judicial charges as reported by the Office of the Dean of Student Services.

Membership, Size, and Longevity
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based on a review of the group’s active membership size and the length of time recognized as a chartered organization. The average membership size for the previous three years as well as the ability to fill the group’s housing block will be evaluated. Groups with housing blocks should refer to official policy as published by the Office of Residence Life and Housing as to how vacancies within the block are handled and the long-term affects of consistent vacancies within the block in continuing to receive a housing block and being awarded a leased lounge.

Community Service
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based upon voluntary service and contributions provided by individuals or the group to both on-campus and community organizations.

Facility Care, Maintenance, and Safety
A score between 0 and 20 should be assigned to this area based on a review of the report submitted by the Office of Residence Life and Housing regarding weekly inspection results, improvements made to the facility (if applicable) and damage fines assessed to the organization.

Fiscal Responsibility
A score between 0 and 5 should be assigned to this area based on a review of any reports submitted by the Office of the Dean of Student Services, Office of Student Development, and the Office of Residence Life and Housing regarding the organization’s timely and complete payment of all rental fees for facilities (on-campus or off-campus, including special event rentals), damage or deposit fees owed to the University or some private party, fees owed for events (i.e. party management costs) and maintenance of all fiscal responsibilities assigned to the organization (i.e. good standing with vendors, individuals, and other organizations). University financial obligations will receive primary attention, but non-University financial obligations will also receive some consideration.

Contribution to Residence Hall Community
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based on a report from the Office of Residence Life and Housing and a review of the group’s participation in programs and activities within their respective residence halls (i.e. Resident Advising, Hall Government, Resident Student Association, and the Office of Residence Life and Housing). They must also serve as good citizens of the residence hall community by demonstrating respect for the rights of neighbors within the living areas.

Space Utilization
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based on a review submitted by the organization regarding the groups effective and consistent use of the assigned space (lounge or block housing) for intellectual, cultural, and social development of its members.

Intellectual and Cultural Life
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based on the group’s commitment to providing and participating in programs that promote intellectual discourse, freedom of inquiry, and exposure to a wide range of topics among its members and the larger Wake Forest University community. This category should also include the contributions made by individuals and/or by the group through their activity in campus leadership roles.

To further define the kinds of programs that fall under “intellectual and cultural life” – topics that focus on humanism, social and global issues, philanthropy, politics, science, music, art, business, new learning technologies, servant leadership to University referendums are just a sample. These types of formal or informal co-curricular programs actively support both the mission of Wake Forest (“Pro humanitate”) and add to the intellectual and cultural development of members as responsive citizens and leaders of the community.

Academic History
A score between 0 and 10 should be assigned to this area based on a review of the group’s academic performance and history over the past three years. All groups must be able to demonstrate and maintain a minimum 2.25 grade point average (GPA). This information will be provided to the review committee by the Office of Residence Life and Housing/Greek Life.

Note: Should a group fall under a 2.25 GPA, they will be put on academic probation for a semester with the understanding that they will bring their GPA up to reflect the minimum standard by the end of the following semester. Should they fail to do so, they will be subject to losing their priority to retain their lounge space for a designated time period as determined by the Student Life Committee.

Evaluation Schedule

Last Revised: August, 2006