Housing and Residence Life: Community & Engagement | Competencies & Learning | Care & Case Management | Assessment
On August 25, 2026, legendary country singer, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. Dolly Parton was the fourth of 12 and grew up in a two bedroom home in Tennessee in extreme poverty. Known for her extravagant look, hit songs such as “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” and... Continue Reading →
An often under-discussed perk of being a student leader is the opportunity to be the first student to enter a completely new building or newly renovated building. This opportunity is fun and exciting but as a student leader, you lay the foundation of how the year will progress. While you are still a student leader... Continue Reading →
It is relatively uncommon to meet someone who works professionally in residence life who was not a student leader at some point in their academic career. They may not have been an RA, but they likely found themselves connected to an office within the realm of student support. This is likely when they learned that... Continue Reading →
As a Resident Assistant (RA), you learn about resources you may not have realized existed at your institution. You learn how to recommend resources to your residents and even how to offer to go with them to the resource when you feel they need it at the moment. A topic that may not be covered... Continue Reading →
If you’ve chosen to serve as a student leader, aside from the financial benefit, you were likely drawn to the role because of a desire to help people. You have likely found yourself to have tips and tricks for your friends or have been willing to be a listening ear to someone in need. However,... Continue Reading →
On March 29, 2026, with ten seconds left on the clock, University of Connecticut (UConn) men’s basketball team was trailing Duke by three points in the Elite Eight. (If you’re not a sports person, stay with me. It’ll make sense soon). Silas Demray Jr. from UConn made one of two free throws knocking the lead... Continue Reading →
The phrase “student leader” is not new to the higher education landscape. It has been used to describe students who are involved with student government, recognized student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and of course, housing and residence life. Oftentimes, the student leaders in housing and residence life hold multiple positions in various organizations across... Continue Reading →
