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🍂 The Start Of A New Year 🍂 We released a ton of software updates this summer (make sure you didn't miss them) and we've got even more to share! Read on. We also had a lot of fun this summer working on content. From the more serious (like our updates to RA360.org) to the silly... Continue Reading →
Roompact's door dec competition is now closed and we're ready to announce the winners. We received 85+ entries (!), so picking ten was incredibly difficult. We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the submissions themselves. Thank you to all who entered! Your ideas are now a resource for... Continue Reading →
IT'S HERE! Roompact is holding its annual residence hall "poster" contest! This contest is open to student staff (RAs, CAs, etc.) at schools who currently use Roompact's software on their campus. Send us the best posters (or social media images... or similar type "advertisements") you've created this year (for an informational/educational campaign, a program, a... Continue Reading →
During the first year of being a RA, you are typically focused on learning the role, balancing being a RA on top of school and other commitments, and building your confidence in your new position. Now that you’ve learned the ropes, it’s time to start using your time as a RA to help you grow... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the new and exciting world of being a RA! As you are going through intense trainings, busy move-in scheduling, and the start of the school year, things may seem a little crazy in your new role. Although your schedule and responsibilities may be a bit hectic right now, the beginning of a new... Continue Reading →
Labor movements are seeing a new burst of unions following COVID-19 impacts on working conditions. This session will work to demystify the world of unions by discussing the history and impacts of the United State's first Resident Assistant Union and how that's shaped daily life working as a residence director.
Unlock your potential by building intentional mentoring relationships and a personal "board of directors" to turn guidance into lasting success. Join Dr. Gregory R. Thompson, University of lowa, and the UMR Professional Development Committee as we dive deeper into mentorship through engaging discussion and practical tools.
Speeding Towards The Fall As we move through the summer and into the fall, we've got many updates to make sure you're prepared and ready. First things first, check out the opening checklist to make sure your Roompact environment is ready to go: Review The Opening Checklist ⬆️ Software Updates ⬆️ We've got a number... Continue Reading →
IT'S BACK! Roompact is holding its eighth annual door dec contest! This contest is open to student staff (RAs, CAs, etc.) at schools who currently use Roompact's software on their campus. Create a door dec with the name “Roompact” on it and email it to us at [CLOSED] from your institutional email address (*.edu) with... Continue Reading →
Roompact became a certified B-Corp in 2022. Although we're certified, we're never done! We want to be better. We will be sharing some of our experiences, thoughts, and ideas right here on our blog. By practicing transparency ourselves, we hope you will hold us accountable. We also hope that by sharing our own actions and... Continue Reading →
A Lot On The Horizon 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year in Roomapct-land. We're queueing up a large number of new software updates and feature improvements. We've also expanded our content teams to bring even more resources to you. Read on, but know this is just the start of an exciting year.... Continue Reading →
Roompact's bulletin board competition is now closed and we're ready to announce the winners. We received over 100 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 →
Welcome to the nation's capital! We're doing some special things to support our residential curriculum schools--whether you've been using the approach for a while, or if it's new to you. Best of all, this is all complimentary (free!). Roompact has secured ICA registration discounts for schools that use our software. Before you register with ACPA,... Continue Reading →
We’d like to introduce you to our ACUHO-I intern for 2025, Venus Skowronski! Venus is helping us out with the further development of RA360.org. We're excited to find out the new heights she can take it to! Venus Skowronski Pronouns: She/Her Hometowns: Port Charlotte, FL, and Chicago, IL Alma Mater: B.S in Psychology and Human Development... Continue Reading →
Meet us in St. Louis! During ACUHO-I's Residence Education Conference (and the Business Operations, and Housing Facilities Conferences.) We'll be holding a special mini-conference session where you can learn about new Roompact features and best practices. It will be followed by a social. We hope to see you for one or both! Date: Tuesday, October... Continue Reading →
When it's RA/student staff recruitment season, it's time to bring on the creativity! The following schools volunteered their recruitment materials (posters, flyers, social media images, etc.) to share. Check out these examples and get ideas for your own efforts. Michigan Tech Concordia College Moorhead, MN East Texas A&M University Examples From Other Years Texas Woman's University... Continue Reading →
We're excited to join you in the buckeye state! See you in Columbus for our social... Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2025 Our social starts just after the first full day of the ACUHO-I conference, after the last educational session. Check out the ACUHO-I ACE schedule here. Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm Come any time for some free adult... Continue Reading →
We’d like to introduce the newest additions to our podcast host team! Roompact's ResEd Chat podcast produces new episodes weekly focusing on topics of interest to residence life and college student housing professionals. We're excited to grow the team and bring in new perspectives and guests. Below you can learn a little more about the... Continue Reading →
