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It’s that time of year. Students are cramming for final exams, holding their last student org events, and carrying stuff out of their residence halls by the laundry basketful. Over in professional staff world, we’re holding closing staff meetings, gearing up for move-out, and suddenly— somehow —the inbox feels like it’s bursting at the seams.... Continue Reading →
In this RA*Chat episode, join host Anthony to discuss the complexities of move-out season for RAs and student staff members--from juggling school and work, to being prepared and planning ahead. Guest Naomi Semb-Lovejoy shares insights on managing this hectic time while supporting yourself and others.
As final exams wrap up and residents leave campus for the summer, a quieter transformation begins to take place in dorms across the country. Residence halls, normally buzzing with student life, late-night conversations, and the complex rhythms of academic life, undergo a subtle but significant shift. No longer home to students immersed in learning and... Continue Reading →
Closing season in college housing is often described with two words: chaos and exhaustion. As student staff, you’re balancing final exams, emotional goodbyes, resident check-outs, paperwork, and last minute emergencies - often all at once. And the only thing that may be different for the full-time staff members may be final exams, as you are... Continue Reading →
As the academic year comes to an end, closing a college residence hall requires careful planning and coordination. This process ensures a smooth transition for students, staff, and facilities teams. This is a detailed guide to assist in the structure of this process. While your ResLife department may have a process to follow, this guide... Continue Reading →
As the academic year winds down, residence hall teams - including Desk Assistants (DAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), professional staff, and student leadership - face the emotional challenge of wrapping up their time together. Throughout the year, they have supported residents, handled crises, built community, and developed lifelong friendships. The end of the year is a... Continue Reading →
As May approaches at colleges and universities across the United States, the end of the academic year brings a number of rites of passage and end-of-the-year celebrations--from banquets to award ceremonies to graduations. Students are preparing for finals, saying goodbye to friends, planning for summer work and internships, and, for some, leaving the university for the... Continue Reading →
