National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) chapters across college campuses recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to the residential community through the Of the Month (OTM) awards. These awards are a wonderful way to honor exceptional student leaders, dedicated staff members, and impactful programs. Crafting a compelling NRHH OTM nomination requires thoughtful consideration... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife RA Quick Tips for Being A Better Listener
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. As a resident assistant (RA) or student staff member, you play a pivotal... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife RA Quick Tips for Helping Residents Experiencing Homesickness
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. The transition from high school to college is an exciting time for many... Continue Reading →
Embracing the B-Corp Spirit: How Residence Life Departments Can Foster Social and Environmental Impact
As higher education institutions increasingly prioritize social responsibility and sustainable practices, the concept of B-Corps (Benefit Corporations) has gained significant attention. B-Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit by considering the impact of their actions on employees, communities, and the environment. In this blog post, we will explore how residence life departments on campus... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife RA Quick Tips for Creating Meaningful Door Decs
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. As a Resident Assistant (RA), you have the unique opportunity to create a... Continue Reading →
Building a Strong Community as a Student Staff Member or RA: 10 Tips for Your Residence Hall Floor
As a student staff member or “RA,” you have the exciting opportunity to create a sense of community within your university residence hall floor. Building a strong and supportive community fosters connection, engagement, and personal growth among residents. In this blog post, we will share essential tips to help you cultivate a vibrant and inclusive... Continue Reading →
8 Tips for Excelling in Your New Resident Assistant Role
Congratulations on your new position as a Resident Assistant (or CA, or CM, or whatever you institution may call the role)! As an RA, you have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of your residents, build a sense of community, and create a supportive environment. While the role can be... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife RA Quick Tips for Building A Thriving Community
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. As a resident assistant, you have the incredible opportunity to shape the sense... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife Pro Quick Tips for Incorporating Universal Design Principles into Your Daily Work
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. Universal Design is an approach that aims to create inclusive and accessible environments... Continue Reading →
Using Floor Sociograms To Help RAs Visualize Their Communities
Resident Assistants (RAs) play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive community within university residence halls. Understanding the dynamics and relationships among residents is essential for creating a positive living environment. A floor sociogram is a powerful tool that can help RAs gain valuable insights into these dynamics. In this blog post, we... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife Pro Quick Tips for Mediating Roommate Conflicts
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. Living in a residence hall can be an exciting experience, but it also... Continue Reading →
The Roompact Recap for Summer 2023
Get Ready for Staff Training and Move In! Hello Friends! It’s hard to believe it's time to start preparing for move in! To help get you ready, we've compiled a number of updates for you in this quarter's Roompact Recap. We've also created a checklist for you of common tasks to accomplish to ensure you're ready to... Continue Reading →
We Ask ChatGPT: Write A Poem For Residence Hall Staff Wishing Them Good Luck In The Upcoming Academic Year
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
46 Icebreaker/Teambuilder Starter Ideas for Residence Hall Floor Meetings and RA Staff Meetings
Icebreakers are a great way to help residents get to know each other and for residence hall staff to develop their team. The following are 46 icebreaker/teambuilder starter ideas you can use to develop your own activities for your residents or fellow staff members. When choosing an activity, it is important to remember that participants... Continue Reading →
8 Tips For RAs to Create Eye-Catching Posters For Residence Hall Events
As a Resident Assistant (RA), one of your responsibilities might be to effectively promote residence hall events and engage your residents. A well-designed poster can capture attention, generate interest, and encourage participation in your events. In this blog post, we will share tips to help you create eye-catching posters that effectively advertise your residence hall... Continue Reading →
7 Tips For Creating Engaging And Educational Bulletin Boards For Your Residence Hall Floor
Bulletin boards are often used in residence halls as a means of resident engagement and for conveying important information. Although institutions are increasingly moving away from educational bulletin boards, you will still find them on many residence hall floors. If you're tasked with designing a bulletin board, we've got a few tips to help you... Continue Reading →
We Ask ChatGPT: Give Me Some Examples Of Really Bad Icebreakers
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
Sponsored Episode: Rethinking the RA Role: Innovating Student Staff and Resident Assistant Positions
Roompact was thrilled to sponsor this special episode of Student Affairs NOW talking about why, how, and in what ways we can re-think the RA role. Check out this episode and other resources we've put together on the topic. As resident and student staff needs have expanded, many housing and residence life leaders are rethinking... Continue Reading →