Housing and Residence Life: Community & Engagement | Competencies & Learning | Care & Case Management | Assessment
Abstract: Tasks is one of the newest features to be added to Roompact’s software. Join us for this training to learn how the feature works, how to most efficiently assign and track tasks, and how it can help your staff keep organized in their daily work. Outcomes: Participants will be able to describe how their... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Paul sits down with Sophia Muta to discuss ways to approach supervision to ensure staff members are taking care of themselves and growing as human beings, not just as employees. In her "side hustle" as a fitness instructor, Sophia has leveraged her experience to bring staff together and cultivate a more authentic and approachable supervision style. Come learn about ways you can incorporate practicality into your supervision style.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez to dig into how to cultivate a learning-centric mindset amongst staff in the residence halls. They discuss the challenges of developing this within oneself as well as translating for different audiences. Also get a little preview of the upcoming Institute.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul Brown sits down with Roompact Blogger Cohort member, Jordan Dedrick, to discuss her research into RA and student staff self-efficacy as it pertains to addressing conflict and mediations. Many campuses struggle with roommate conflicts in particular, and this episode provides some practical tips on equipping staff to help residents reach towards resolution.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with a member of the Roompact Blog Cohort, Matthew Inman, to discuss a wide range of topics from focusing on students' socio emotional learning to Pizza Hut (yes, Pizza Hut). As a recently graduated Masters degree student from Clemson University, Matthew also reflects on lessons learned and gives advice for incoming graduate students as well as those transitioning to a first time professional role.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow Natasha Monteith to discuss simple actions departments, supervisors, and administrators can take to get better at operationalizing the use of assessment data. This includes collecting the "correct" data, while balancing staff time and effort, and integrating it in to daily practice.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow, Erin Simpson, to discuss how residence life departments can find a secure footing when external forces can make it feel like they're being asked to make hard pivot. Paul and Erin also discuss how departments can find solutions that borrow from others while contextualizing them to the unique needs of their students.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul Brown sits down with 2026 Roompact Fellow, Amanda Knerr to talk about assessment in residence life. Assessment can be scary. It can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be. Amanda and Paul talk about tangible and tangible steps departments can take to make assessment infused in all departmental practices from formative to summative.
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Kaleigh Mrowka, to discuss student learning and curriculum, restorative practices, and encouraging campus dialogue. An interesting through-line develops which can give residence hall professionals multiple strategies and elements to incorporate in their work of making meaningful spaces for resident students. (Ledo's Pizza and a kitten also make an appearance.)
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Erin Long, to discuss all things co-curricular learning. Erin recently completed her PhD at the University of Texas at Austin and her dissertation focused on students perceptions of co-curricular learning and its implications for practice. Professionals who have curriculum and learning elements in their ResEd programs won't want to miss this!
Looking for a way to provide deeper, individualized support for your residents? Roompact's new book is a part of a series doing a deep dive into the "Three C" Framework for Residence Life and Education Practice (Community, Competencies, and Care). The initial book provided an overview of the Framework, while this new release does a... Continue Reading →
I love a good program calendar. Brightly colored posters, grids of events, deadlines, themes. They give the impression of structure, of energy, of things happening. But here’s the question: Do those calendars actually add up to a coherent experience for residents? Too often, I think the answer is no. A busy calendar doesn’t necessarily mean... Continue Reading →
Looking for a framework to develop your residence life and education model? Roompact's new book, A Residence Life and Education Model: Community, Competencies, & Care, can help. This book offers a practical framework for designing a residence life and education model that will help you rethink how your department supports student development, engagement, and success. And... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we rebroadcast a past webinar discussing storytelling through data and assessment with panelists from the University of South Carolina and University of South Florida. Through this session, the panelists explore best practices to collect, interpret, and present data to campus partners and departmental leadership to create buy-in and provide the “why” to students and staff. Additionally, panelists share how innovative curriculum assessment strategies can enhance the student experience and support departmental and institutional priorities.
I hate them. I have always hated them. I hated them when I was an RA filling them out before resident move in. I hated them as an RD, needing to keep them on file and process them. I hated them as an Assistant Director, fielding appeals to the charges. Room Condition Reports are time... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Paul sits down with John Hughey from the University of Mary Washington to discuss how they are leveraging Roompact's software to aid the work of their Coordinated Care Team and their Behavioral Intervention Team.
Or "We’re moving away from curriculum." Every now and then I hear this phrase from a school and I find it strange. What does that even mean? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! It's almost like I don't even understand it. As I pondered this question, I've come think it's because I have a different understanding of... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Ali Martin Scoufiled who is completing her doctoral research into the experiences of disabled students on campus. In this episode we explore the spectrum of how (dis)ability shows up on campus and tangible steps residence life professionals can take to better support disabled students in the residence halls and as they navigate the college environment. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.
