Student Handbook

 

Residence Life Staff

The Residence Life staff is an important part of the college program, particularly the residence hall program. These are trained professional and para-professional men and women whose objective is to facilitate the growth and development of students in all areas of their lives.

The Dean of Residence Life and the Resident Directors (RDs) work together at various levels in Residence Life. They are responsible for the total administration, operation, and leadership of the student staff within the residence halls.

Under each Resident Director is a student who assumes the Assistant Resident Director (ARD) role. He or she is directly responsible for overseeing the needs of the residents and the Resident Assistants. The Assistant Resident Director also participates in the Residence Hall Association, assists the Resident Director, and is responsible for various office procedures.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are students who go through an extensive, competitive selection process, have demonstrated commitment to service, and are trained in helping skills. They also work as information sources and communicators between the institution and the students within the residence hall. The RAs provide feedback to the Resident Director concerning problem areas within the residence halls. RAs are key links to the university and its resources and should receive the same respect as faculty and/or staff. They are part of the Student Development staff, and each is responsible for an area of the hall. Resident Assistants in each hall rotate nightly hall duty (Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.). The name of the person on duty is posted in a central location in the hall. Students should feel free to ask the “RA on Duty” for any assistance.

Each residence hall has a hall government known as Residence Hall Association (RHA). The council provides various programs throughout the year, such as social gatherings, recreational events, and educational programs.

For information on current Residence Life Staff, click here.

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