Duty and Dragons: A Game-Based Learning Approach to Incident Response Training [Webinar Recording]

Webinar - Duty and Dragons - A Game-Based Learning Approach to Incident Response Training

Abstract High engagement, low stakes, and improvisation are at the core of this new game-based learning approach to staff training. Originally designed for Graduate and Full-Time Incident Response training, Duty & Dragons uses game mechanics from Role-Playing Table-Top Games (RPTTG) to provide an innovative and effective approach to practicing real-world scenarios, conflict navigation, and other... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2026

The Roompact Recap for Spring 2026

We Couldn't Do It Without You We've released a ton of software features in the past few months and all of your feedback has been invaluable. Thank you for help and understanding as we work through these updates. With your help, these beta releases will be ready to go by the fall! We developed a... Continue Reading →

April 6, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Roompact Bulletin Board Contest Winners!

Roompact's bulletin board competition is now closed and we're ready to announce the winners. We received over 130 entires (!), so picking ten was incredibly difficult. Some boards did an excellent job at educating residents, while others were just beautiful! We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the... Continue Reading →

April 3, 2026

Re-Envisioning ResLife Staff Training: Training for Transformation

Re-envision ResLife staff training - Moore

Picture it, Summertimes. Perhaps you’re overseeing a project that couldn’t get done during the academic year or maybe you’re coordinating summer student housing or working with camps and conferences. There’s something about summer though that feels much more relaxed for many of us working in residence life. That is until July creeps up on us... Continue Reading →

April 3, 2026

Re-Envisioning ResLife Staff Training: Adapt, Simplify, Know

Re-envision Staff Training - Korynta.003

Among professionals and student staff alike, there are few times as painstaking and perhaps controversial as returning staff training. Generally, responses can come back to “I learned this last year (or the year before),” “I could be doing other things right now,” and “this is too long” among returning staff. The reality is that annual... Continue Reading →

March 30, 2026

From Data to Decisions: The Power of Clear Visualization [Webinar Recording]

Webinar - From Data to Decisions - The Power of Clear Visualization with Shigeo J Iwamiya

Abstract Residential Education teams create powerful experiences, yet we often struggle to assess and communicate our impact in ways that influence decisions. In a time of tighter budgets and increased scrutiny, showing clear value has become essential. This session explores how building a culture of assessment, supported by intentional data visualization, can highlight outcomes, strengthen... Continue Reading →

March 23, 2026

ResEdChat Ep 172: Breaking The Circular Cycle – The 3C Framework for Residence Life Practice

In this special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we have a rebroadcast from one of our more recent webinars. We started our monthly webinar series back in October of 2025 and if you are a Roompact member, you can participate in these live. For non-Roompact members, we make the recording available after the fact on our website. In this webinar we’ll go over the 3C Framework for Residence Life Practice. It takes from all of the models to help you distill down what’s important for your residents and what’s on campus. As a framework, it’s flexible and draws from best practices across the field.

March 19, 2026

Save The Date: Roompact’s 2026 ACUHO-I Content Conferences Social

During ACUHO-I's Residence Education Conference (and the Business Operations, and Housing Facilities Conferences) we'll be holding a social! Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: On The ROX The social will have some free adult (and non-adult) beverages and nibbly bites. It's right across the street from the Hyatt Regency, next to the Sheraton.... Continue Reading →

March 18, 2026

Save The Date: Roompact’s 2026 ACUHO-I Campus Home. LIVE! Social

We're excited to join you in Orlando this year near the house of the mouse. Join us for our social... Date: Monday, June 29th, 2025 Our social starts just after the first full day of the ACUHO-I conference, after the regional receptions. Check out the ACUHO-I ACE schedule here. Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Come any time for... Continue Reading →

March 18, 2026

Introducing the Roompact Blog Cohorts 2026

We’d like to introduce the Roompact Blogging Cohorts for the upcoming year! Roompact hires bloggers to further increase our contributions to the field through the free dissemination of ideas and knowledge. Every year we refresh our blog cohort with new writers. Earlier this spring, we did a search for part-time bloggers, professionals who liked to... Continue Reading →

March 16, 2026

How to Conference Well: Maximizing Your National Conference Experience [Webinar Recording]

Webinar - How to Conference Well - Maximizing Your National Conference Experience - Charles Holmes-Hope

Abstract Attending a national conference can be a transformative experience for graduate students and new professionals, if approached with intention and strategy. This session provides a supportive framework to help emerging professionals make the most of their conference opportunities. Participants will learn practical tips for planning and organizing their schedules, leveraging volunteer roles, and engaging... Continue Reading →

March 2, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: Our Practices Haven’t Changed, Our Students Have

Generational Change - Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez

by Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez As a mid-level residence life professional, there are so many times when I find myself thinking or talking to colleagues about how different this generation of students is from the students at the beginning of my career. One of the greatest tools in my toolbelt for working with different generations of students... Continue Reading →

February 23, 2026

1 Tip For New RAs: Starting Strong – Balancing Your RA Role with Academics and Passions

By Vicente Román Starting your first year as an RA is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between programming, on-call duties, conflict resolution, and administrative tasks, it’s easy to feel like you need to devote every moment to your role. One key lesson I’ve learned from supervising Housing Assistants in graduate and family housing... Continue Reading →

February 22, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: How is Gen Z changing ResLife? Spoiler Alert! Being on TikTok is not enough…

Generational Change - Claudia González Kanady

by Claudia González Kanady We have all heard the saying, “We must meet our students where they are at.” I hear this when I was in undergrad from 2003-2008 and then again during graduate school from 2009- 2011. This saying was overused during my Resident Director years too, all 6.5 years. Meet them halfway. As... Continue Reading →

February 20, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: Adapting Residence Life for a New Generation of Graduate Students

by Vicente Román The rising generation of college students is reshaping residence life practice in ways that require both reflection and adaptation. For professionals working with graduate and family housing populations, these shifts are especially pronounced. Students today are not only navigating academic responsibilities but also balancing professional careers, family obligations, and complex social and... Continue Reading →

February 16, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: Meeting the Rising Generation through Authentic, Low Energy, and Unpolished Engagement

by Mike Schilling, Ph.D. As a millennial student affairs practitioner—and more so as the millennial parent of a toddler—generational changes are often on my mind. I see how students engage with our residential environments, I see how my kiddo already understands how to “swipe” on a phone, and I know we need to continue to... Continue Reading →

February 15, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: Stop Being Nice To Your RA

by Diego Abraham The rising generation of college students is changing residence life practice through their earnestness, determination, and yearning for wealth, success, and admiration. I am of the very firm belief that in order to develop an excellent RA, you have to develop an excellent person. This particular role, alongside with the professional staff... Continue Reading →

February 14, 2026

ResLife Generational Change: Connection Through and Beyond Digital Reality

by Sophia Muta My current favorite topic to talk about with my 18-year-old sister in her first year of college is about her use of AI. The big-sisterly advice I like to give her is to stop asking ChatGPT questions and start asking me first, so far, ChatGPT is winning the battle. While she may... Continue Reading →

February 13, 2026

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