Residence life and education, residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student housing, and technology.
"The Traitors" TV show highlights how confidence, rather than dishonesty, can lead players to failure, reflecting similar dynamics in Resident Advisor teams. Five archetypes illustrate how strengths can hide blind spots. The piece emphasizes the importance of clear communication and documentation to prevent unresolved issues, urging self-reflection and growth within teams.
By Austin Korynta In the (highly unlikely) event that nobody has told you this yet, congratulations on accepting the RA role! Being an RA is such an integral part to so many students’ lives. Throughout your time, you will make a significant impact on your community of residents’ lives, providing care in critical moments, outlets... Continue Reading →
Within your role in Residence Life as a student leader there can be turnover. Sometimes a fellow student leader needs to step away, leaving a position that needs to be filled. Depending on the timing of this occurrence, it is typical for the now open role to be offered to a student leader candidate from... Continue Reading →
If you clicked on this article…you just might be feeling like you have a terrible co-worker who isn’t good at their job. Having a bummer colleague makes any job worse, but when you have to live in the same building/community as them!? That’s a real challenge. Here are some steps you can take to navigate... Continue Reading →
What houseplant are you? Identify your plant self and find some care tips to help you thrive in your Student Leader role. Snake Plant This student leader needs no extra attention from their supervisor. They will get their work done. Their one on ones are quick because they don’t have questions and they don’t like... Continue Reading →
Residence Life and Housing offices do not function within a bubble. If you have worked in a residence life office, you’re probably nodding your head, maybe thinking about the other staff you’ve had to work with. It can be frustrating, fun, different, interesting, and logistically confusing sometimes working with staff who come from a different... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever walked into your building early in the morning and noticed how clean the floors are, or how quickly something gets fixed after you submit a maintenance request, that’s the work of your custodial and facilities teams. These folks are the unsung heroes of our residence halls—and they can be some of your... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a crush on someone? When I did an internet search for “romantic relationships” the first suggestion that popped up was “romantic relationships in the workplace” followed by “romantic relationships in the workplace policy”. This is a common issue! It can be tricky to navigate having a crush on a coworker. It’s... Continue Reading →
~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ As the year plugs on, and a staff feels more comfortable, the list of challenges changes from introducing yourself and getting to know your coworkers to how to maintain a strong work environment and contrary to popular belief–not getting too comfortable! Maybe you’re really good friends... Continue Reading →
Being a Resident Assistant (RA) or student staff member is a role that demands more than just good organizational skills and a friendly demeanor. It requires a collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Whether you're new to the position or looking to enhance your skills, here are some... Continue Reading →
With diverse personalities, backgrounds, and lifestyles, conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience. So long as we interact with others, we will argue with them over our perspectives and injustices we’ve collected. Whether it’s over someone eating the last yogurt you were saving or how to coexist within the same space, conflict is... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard of the phrase: You get out of an experience what you put into it? The point of the saying is to acknowledge that if you want a certain experience, you have to put in effort. For some, joining the RA role is to help with covering expenses, others join to gain... Continue Reading →
