Resident Advisor (RA)

RA's provide residents with a CONNECTION TO CAMPUS RESOURCES ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY.

RA's take residents to programs across campus that promote holistic student success. They advertise on-campus programs, update informational boards throughout the halls, and invite residents to weekly events.

RA's are responsible for upholding policy within the halls. They take turns being "on duty" 24 hours a day 7 days a week where they build community and address policy violations.

RA's participate in a duty rotation where they address policy violations from quiet hours, alcohol, to vaping within or around the Residential Halls. During a documentation RAs will provide education on why specific policies exist. After the documentation RAs write a report about the incident for Resident Conduct Coordinators.

RA's respond to safety and security concerns within all communities. They take proactive steps to ensure fire equipment is functioning and are trained to respond to various crises.

RA's consistently check the halls for safety risks, support in fire alarm evacuations, and are often the first to respond to emergencies. Each RA has completed 2 to 3 weeks of training with staff, Campus Police, and Counselors

RA's are trained to develop skills to engage residents on conversations relating to diversity and inclusion.

RA's provide and encourage residents to share their own experiences while challenging residents to empathize with the views of others within and outside of their community. They promote events, program, and create boards that support the University Diversity mission.

RA's work 1 on 1 with residents to resolve conflict, provide guidance, and talk through common issues that college students face.

RA's will meet with roommates and neighbors to resolve conflicts within the community. They provide guidance to common issues students often encounter and lead residents toward leadership opportunities with Community Counsel and the Residential Hall Association.