Selection & Training

• Planning for a Disaster: Extreme Event Disaster Game

  It's great for ice-breaking, teambuilding, and learning something in the process!

• RA Pre-Service Training at NHTI, Concord’s Community College

  An overview of what is offered...

• The “Head RA” Position

  New student leadership opportunities and support for Residence Directors...Learn more!

• Monday Lunch Lessons

  Ongoing weekly trainings for student staff. Learn more!

• Streamlining Fall Pre-Service Training: Mandatory Spring Training for New Hires

  Each year, the Resident Assistant team returned approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester to go through a rigorous training process preparing them to become the best Resident Assistants possible.

• Transitioning from Informal Peer Leaders to Resident Assistants and a Full Blown Residential Life Program

  Learn about things considered in this process...

• Louisburg College Loves RA’s – Appreciation Galore!

  Learn about a comprehensive RA appreciation program...

• The Oshkosh Placement Exchange

  One of the most well known and longest running placement experiences. Learn more...

• Pre-Service Staff Training at Camp

  Facilitating interaction that builds a strong team...

• Shadowing as Part of the RA Application Process

  Providing a better understanding of the RA position to interested applicants...

• Student Staff Recruitment Strategies

  Learn about how this works at Western Connecticut State University...

• Ropes Course Training

  Team and trust building...all in one event!

• Motivate! The Workshop

  A training workshop to keep RA/CAs motivated throughout the year...

• Duty Round Challenge

  An activity to enhance attentiveness during duty nights and rounds…

• Developing The Golden Rule and a Hall Ethical Code

  A training exercise to help staff put ethics into practice...

• Noodle War

  A re-energizing activity for staff during training…

• Who, Not What, Is Your Future: Motivation during the RA selection process

  In many ways the future does rest in the present...

• How to Irritate, Annoy or Drive Away Decent Job Candidates

  Important info for anyone coordinating a position selection process...

• Diversifying Our Staff: Potential Resident Assistant Candidates and Stereotype Threat

  Explore the idea of stereotype threat and how it may impede progress to diversify your staff...

• RA Recruitment: Everyone wants to be invited to the party!

  Remember the importance of outreach...

• Including RAs in Professional Staff Selection

  Considerations for maximizing this process and experience...

• Writing Plays and Acting for an Engaging RA Training Experience

  An different approach to RA training..

• The “Mid Year Hire” Experience

  Information for supervisors and new hires...

• MOCK DUTY: An Alternative for “Behind Closed Doors”

  A twist on an old training Idea...

• Staff Selection – Doing it Right

  Help in making sure your hiring practices are equitable and legal...

• Staff In-Service Training

  Guidelines for success...

• Train the Trainer: A Performance Leadership Program

  Overview and strategies for developing your staff as trainers...

• Changing the RA Contract from Year Long to Semester Long

  A strategy to contend with the handful of resident assistants who simply are not doing their jobs...

• Closing out the year: The Pass-Down Dinner

  The Pass-Down Dinner is an effective way to make the end of year transition with staff. At one college, they hold their annual tradition in early May with about 40 guests.

• Training and Development of Professional Staff

  Training and development of Professional Staff at Bridgewater State University starts in July for the upcoming academic year. Bridgewater has held an important and unique value that professional, GA, and student staff should not open the halls and start the school year exhausted. Training is thorough and fun, but allows time for staff to rest and re-energize so they are able to open the halls with optimal energy.

• Utilizing Returning RAs During RA Training

  Includes sample August RA Training Schedule...

• Using newsletters and blogs to get RAs excited about training

  Get your RAs engaged over the summer...