In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Kaleigh Mrowka, to discuss student learning and curriculum, restorative practices, and encouraging campus dialogue. An interesting through-line develops which can give residence hall professionals multiple strategies and elements to incorporate in their work of making meaningful spaces for resident students. (Ledo's Pizza and a kitten also make an appearance.)
Restorative Justice in Residence Life: A Framework for Community Accountability and Growth
Restorative justice (RJ) is a transformative approach to student conduct. Rooted in ancient traditions and embraced by various cultures across history, RJ provides a structured, empathetic framework for addressing misconduct that emphasizes accountability, community healing, and behavioral change. For residence life professionals, it represents a powerful alternative to punitive and purely developmental disciplinary models. Want... Continue Reading →
Four Ways to Incorporate Restorative Practices into your ResLife Work
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: Organizational and Group Culture Shift
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
ResEdChat Ep 17: Jake Garner on Restorative Practices in Residential Education
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Jake about what restorative practices are and how they can be used to better engage with residents. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.
Restorative Practices in ResLife: Residential Curriculum and Curricular Approaches
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: Prioritizing Connection in Intentional Conversations & Interactions
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: Engaging Students by Integrating Fair Process into Assessment
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: The Role of Fair Process in Curriculum Development
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: From “Floor Meeting” to “Community Gathering,” Using Circles
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning.ย Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: Roommate Agreements
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →
Restorative Practices in ResLife: A Restorative Model for Residential Education and Learning
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens.| Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional Conversations... Continue Reading →



