Residence life and education, residential curriculum and curricular approaches, student housing, and technology.
Consider a scenario in which you require guidance, support, or a professional recommendation from your supervisor. Despite working closely with them, you recognize that your relationship has remained largely transactional. This realization highlights the importance of intentionally developing that connection before it becomes necessary. Why This Matters It is important to acknowledge that most of... Continue Reading →
Change is a constant in campus life, but when your supervisor leaves their position, it can feel especially unsettling. Supervisors play a vital role in shaping the culture of a residence life team. They provide mentorship, guidance, and stability. When they move on, student staff and residents alike may feel uncertain about what comes next.... Continue Reading →
If you’ve just been hired as a Resident Advisor or Assistant, first of all: congratulations! I’m very excited for each of you; you’re stepping into positions of leadership, acting as a resource for students and a pillar of community building. This is a rewarding job, but it also comes with growing pains and more responsibility... Continue Reading →
Sometimes in life, you have a supervisor who is not supporting you well. Your boss isn’t always perfect, so what do you do when they mess up or their supervisory style does not support you well? It may be difficult to approach someone with more power than you, but it is their job to support... Continue Reading →
Congratulations on stepping into the RA role! You are in for a very exciting ride, everyone’s experience is different but I am confident yours will be unique and special in its own way. Something that is pretty consistent across universities though is that you will begin to have 1-on-1 meetings with your supervisor. A 1-on-1... Continue Reading →
Regular meetings with an RA and their supervisor are very beneficial in helping RAs thrive in their roles, help communication to be effective in the workplace, and assist in making the Residence Hall community better. Often these meetings are called one-on-ones because it is a designated time for RAs to individually have an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
For many students, being an RA is one of the first jobs, if not the first job they have ever had. This also means that for many students their first time having a conversation about their job performance or being evaluated by a supervisor. These conversations can seem really intimidating if you don't know what... Continue Reading →
When was the last time you bought something before doing some research on that item? I’m talking about buying a shirt at Target without looking at the price tag before going to the check out lane. Another example can be applying to college: Did you research which university you wanted to attend by looking at... Continue Reading →
It’s about that time that you engage in your first one-on-one (1:1) with your supervisor! Maybe you are a few 1:1s in, but nonetheless, a 1:1 meeting is likely to be relatively new to you. 1:1s are also an excellent way to get to know your supervisor and begin building a relationship. If you're unsure... Continue Reading →
