This post is part of a three-part series on starting a supervisory relationship in residence life. Following a chronological timeline, this series is broken up into three parts:The Beginning: Staff Performance Begins with YouThe Middle: A ResLife Supervisor's Guide: Managing Performance Through InquiryThe End: Preparing for Performance Evaluations The end of the year has arrived... Continue Reading →
A ResLife Supervisor’s Guide: Managing Performance Through Inquiry
This post is part of a three-part series on starting a supervisory relationship in residence life. Following a chronological timeline, this series is broken up into three parts:The Beginning: Staff Performance Begins with YouThe Middle: A ResLife Supervisor's Guide: Managing Performance Through InquiryThe End: Preparing for Performance Evaluations In the previous segment, we explored how... Continue Reading →
A ResLife Supervisorโs Guide: Staff Performance Begins with You
This post is part of a three-part series on starting a supervisory relationship in residence life. Following a chronological timeline, this series is broken up into three parts:The Beginning: Staff Performance Begins with YouThe Middle: A ResLife Supervisor's Guide: Managing Performance Through InquiryThe End: Preparing for Performance Evaluations They say beauty is in the eye... Continue Reading →
ResEdChat Ep 24: Rachel Aho on Giving Constructive Feedback
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Rachel talks with Dustin about the value of creating environments that encourage staff and students to give and receive constructive feedback to one another. Rachel shares advice for those who may feel reticent about doing this and some helpful resources to explore as well. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.
Supporting Staff Through the ResLife Job Search Season
It's job search season! For those of us with graduate assistants, and perhaps those with undergrads interested in the field (see my previous blog post!) these staff are beginning to plan out their job searches. The professional job search and the graduate school search have some significant differences and individuals going through these processes need... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader:ย Respect Their Expertise
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise The truth is that the higher you are... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Acknowledge Their Work
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise One of the least utilized tools in employee... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Know Who Works For You
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Know Who Works For You It is extremely... Continue Reading →
3 ResLife Pro Quick Tips for Supporting New RAs and Student Staff in a New Year
For Pro Staff For Student Staff Roompact's "Quick Tips" series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. And like that, the summer is over. Students and student staff will be... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Communication is Key
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Communication is Key We all know that communication... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Personalize Your Supervisory Style
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.We have all had that one boss that weโve loved. The one that seemed to truly care about you, the person, as much as they cared about... Continue Reading →



