Resident Assistants
Each floor has a resident assistant who is peer manager of that floor. Each R.A. is a trained, mature student who helps check students in and out of their room, plans activities for their floor, enforces college policy, acts as a resource and referral person, counsels, and is on duty periodically for emergencies.
Residence Hall Councils
Each residence hall has its own governing body, called the hall council, whose members are elected by residents of the hall. All halls have a budget from student activity fees and vending sales to provide social and educational activities and to make hall improvements. They also represent the hall’s concerns, and within the parameters of college policies, may establish rules and procedures for the hall. Officers are elected and the resident director advises this group.
Ropes Challenge Course Facilitators
Students over spring break learn the challenge course and help facilitate summer groups on the challenge course. They help to assist groups through the challenging obstacles and help build leadership skills and team cohesiveness.
Roots and Shoots
The mission statement for Roots and Shoots as defined by the Jane Goodall Institute is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. At Doane we do this by organizing and participating in service projects and educational programs.
ROTC - Air Force
An educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become Air Force Officers while completing a degree. The Air Force ROTC program is designed to prepare you to assume positions of increased responsibility and importance in the modern Air Force.
Most students join AFROTC as freshmen, but sophomores, juniors, and even seniors join too. The first two years, known as General Military Course (GMC), offer you an opportunity to learn about the historical development of airpower and what ROTC is all about. You can even "try out" the program during your freshman year with no obligation, even if you received an AFROTC scholarship.
The Field Training encampment is another important part of your education. Most cadets attend this four-week program during the summer between the sophomore and junior year, where they develop important skills in leadership, teamwork, and field experience. During other summers, many cadets take professional development training (PDT), fly gliders, participate in free-fall parachuting, or visit active duty Air Force bases.
Upon completion of the GMC and the Field Training program, you will begin the Professional Officer Course (POC). In the second course, you will not only continue to build your leadership skills, but also receive a $350-$400 tax-free monthly stipend. Completion of the AFROTC program results in a commission as a Second Lieutenant with four-year active duty service commitment.
Career choices include space operations, engineering, medicine, nursing, human resources, finance, and more. A number of cadets also become Air Force pilots. Cadets are selected as pilot candidates during their junior year through a competitive process. Factors considered are your military performance, leadership abilities, academic performance, and physical fitness.
For more information, visit http://www.afrotc.com/ or www.unl.edu/afrotc.
ROTC - Army
ROTC can enhance your education by providing unique leadership training and management experience. It helps you develop the qualities necessary for success in either a military or civilian career. Students are given a valuable opportunity to build for the future by earning a college degree and an Army Officer's commission at the same time.
For more information, visit http://www.unl.edu/armyrotc.