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Lucky Winner: Using a Lottery System to Hire Student Staff [Webinar Recording]

In an effort to provide more accessible and equitable opportunities to all student staff applicants, the Housing and Residence Life department at the University of North Texas has implemented a lottery process to recruit, select, and place student staff. This presentation will cover the department’s reasoning, methods, and assessment of the lottery process, including the ways in which this process has combated inequitable traditional hiring practices of student staff.

Behind Closed Doors Resources: A Model For Open, Inclusive, And Engaging Experiential Training For RAs

BCDs

A special guest post from Rose Waples, Ed.D. Based on her dissertation, "A Program Evaluation of Crisis and Conflict Management Training for Resident Advisors at the University of Rochester." Available upon request.  Previously on the blog, Natasha Monteith posted an article entitled Should We Even Be Doing Behind Closed Doors? This engaging post brought up... Continue Reading →

Getting Involved in MACUHO

Getting involved in a professional association has a number of benefits. Luckily for professionals working in residence life and college student housing, there are a number of ways to get involved. The Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I) represents professionals on the national level, but there are also regional associations that... Continue Reading →

Getting Involved in NEACUHO

Getting involved in a professional association has a number of benefits. Luckily for professionals working in residence life and college student housing, there are a number of ways to get involved. The Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I) represents professionals on the national level, but there are also regional associations that... Continue Reading →

The Roompact Recap for Fall 2023

Roompact Recap

A New Year! With fall term in full swing, we hope you're finding your balance and at least a little bit of harmony. In our Recap for the fall you'll learn about some software enhancements we've made, and a TON of new content our creators have made--specifically geared towards student staff. Software Updates Released just before opening, Administrators in... Continue Reading →

2023 Roompact Poster Contest! [CLOSED]

2023 RA Poster Contest Announcement

IT'S HERE! Roompact is holding its annual residence hall poster contest! This contest is open to student staff (RAs, CAs, etc.) at schools who currently use Roompact's software on their campus. Send us the best poster you've created this year (for an informational/educational campaign, a program, a hall meeting, or any other activity your organized... Continue Reading →

5 Tips for Crafting an Outstanding NRHH OTM Nomination

NRHH 5 Tips

National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) chapters across college campuses recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to the residential community through the Of the Month (OTM) awards. These awards are a wonderful way to honor exceptional student leaders, dedicated staff members, and impactful programs. Crafting a compelling NRHH OTM nomination requires thoughtful consideration... Continue Reading →

Embracing the B-Corp Spirit: How Residence Life Departments Can Foster Social and Environmental Impact

‎Roompact B-Corp Values in University Housing

As higher education institutions increasingly prioritize social responsibility and sustainable practices, the concept of B-Corps (Benefit Corporations) has gained significant attention. B-Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit by considering the impact of their actions on employees, communities, and the environment. In this blog post, we will explore how residence life departments on campus... Continue Reading →

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