The Roommate Resource Service

Student Training Module: Abstract and Facilitator Information

Abstract:

By taking a proactive and sometimes reactive role in helping to cultivate a good rapport between roommates, college administrators can greatly enhance the residential life experience for students who will experience and appreciate more of the benefits of on-campus living.

This flash animation and video training tool guides students through some of the typical challenges and pitfalls of college roommate dynamics. Through the use of entertaining, funny, and informative video clips, demonstrated are tips and suggestions for establishing positive roommate relationships.

The module covers issues such as communication, respect, understanding the perspectives of others, the importance of diversity in enhancing the overall college experience, roommate agreements and setting and managing expectations, and information on how to manage a roommate conflict if it occurs.

From personal hygiene to overnight guests…this 45-minute training video covers it all!

Facilitator:

Reslife.Net has consulted with Dr. Terry Brino-Dean in the overall production of the student training tool. Dr. Brino-Dean produced the video, which included script development, direction and editing. Student actors from Seton Hill University are featured in the production.

Dr. Terry Brino-Dean is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Theatre Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Before pursuing his Ph.D., Terry enjoyed an active career in the university housing profession that included a full-time resident director position at Temple University. His other residential life experiences include three years as an undergraduate R.A. at Bradley University and on-campus graduate positions at both Temple and LaSalle University during his Master’s work. Terry’s involvement in the housing profession included service on MACUHO’s Program Committee and Host Committee for the 1997 conference, as well as presentations at both MACUHO and ACUHO-I. His work in the field was recognized with several awards, including MACUHO’s Program Presenter Incentive Award (1996) and the Ann Webster New Professional Award (1997). He also won Case Study Competitions at both MACUHO (1996) and ACUHO-I (1997). Terry’s Ph.D. is in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature from Indiana University, and he has a broad background in both professional and educational theatre and film production. He has written, directed, edited, produced, and/or performed in a number of films and videos, and his theatre credits include acting, playwriting, sound design, and directing. For Seton Hill University’s highly reputable Theatre Program, Terry provides academic leadership and serves as Artistic Director/Producer. He also directs plays and teaches courses in theatre history, dramatic literature, writing, acting, and directing.