What’s New for Resident Assistants
Timely Topics for this Time of Year: September!
Resources to help you build community…
Ice Breakers: 11 Great Ideas
Designed to help groups and individuals get to know each other and interact…
Working in an Apartment versus a Traditional Residence Hall
You will need to work harder to develop community in an apartment setting…
Programming: Tips for Making Programs Fun and Beneficial
Ten ideas…simply stated!
Program Possibilities….
Check out programs in the social and fun categories – get your residents interacting and getting to know each other!
Advice…
Confrontation: It’s All About the Attitude
Step by step advice on managing confrontations…
RA Advice: How to Deal with Alcohol Use and Abuse
Learn how to help when alcohol use goes too far…
Advice for Staff Members Returning to the RA Position
Advice for a success continuation of your role as RA…
Focus on Roommate Relationships!
Roommate Bill of Rights
This information can be adapted and used on bulletin boards, in programming, and as content in newsletters, electronic communications, and welcome packets.
Enjoy the start of the academic year!