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There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Being a Resident Assistant (RA) or student staff member is a role that demands more than just good organizational skills and a friendly demeanor. It requires a collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Whether you're new to the position or looking to enhance your skills, here are some... Continue Reading →
August is here, and for most of us, that means it is RA training time! If you are a returning RA, hopefully coming back to campus and continuing your role excites you. However, for many returning RAs, the thought of sitting through training for a job you have already done is gruesome. You may be... Continue Reading →
Credibility is a characteristic of a person who is perceived by others to be a trusted advisor, believable, and confident by exhibiting a high level of expertise in a certain subject. Competence, trustworthiness, and preparedness are the foundation for credibility. I hire based upon character and I train for empowerment & competence. To get a job offer I have to believe... Continue Reading →
Get Ready for Staff Training and Resident Move In! It's mid-summer and we have a lot of information to communicate to you. Learn about new software updates, check out our new help and support resources, sign up for training, and review our checklist to make sure you're ready for opening! Review The Opening Checklist Newly Redesigned Support Portal For Both... Continue Reading →
IT'S BACK! Roompact is holding its seventh annual door dec contest! This contest is open to student staff (RAs, CAs, etc.) at schools who currently use Roompact's software on their campus. Create a door dec with the name “Roompact” on it and email it to us at [CLOSED] from your institutional email address (*.edu) with... Continue Reading →
I am going to go ahead and preemptively start this post off with a small disclaimer/apology: I will try as hard as I possibly can to say all of this with complete sincerity, while also hopefully not sounding too much like the “you need to wear more flair” manager. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChQK8j6so8 During my time as an... Continue Reading →
For many students, being an RA is one of the first jobs, if not the first job they have ever had. This also means that for many students their first time having a conversation about their job performance or being evaluated by a supervisor. These conversations can seem really intimidating if you don't know what... Continue Reading →
Many students, including myself during my undergrad years, take on the RA or similar student staff role for financial reasons, to build connections, and/or to make a meaningful impact. However, the responsibilities of your RA role may not always align with your career or academic program. As a result, many graduating RAs, third-year RAs, and... Continue Reading →
Say Cheese! We're in Wisconsin... and that means one thing... CHEESE! Date: Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 Our social starts just after the first full day of the ACUHO-I conference, after the last educational session. Check out the ACUHO-I ACE schedule here. Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm Meetup Social Come any time for some free adult (and non-adult) beverages... Continue Reading →
Springing Forward... We're well into 2024 and are looking ahead to the closing of the halls and the starting of summer. We've got a TON of new content for you as well as some exciting Insight report updates that we think you will find particularly useful. Read on to find out what you may have... Continue Reading →
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 →
We’d like to introduce you to our ACUHO-I intern for 2024, Seferine Baez! Seferine is helping us out with the development of a professional development curriculum for student staff. She brings a wealth of experience and talent to the team. We're excited to have her. Seferine Baez Pronouns: She/Her/They Hometown: Bronx, NY Alma Mater: Fitchburg State... Continue Reading →
Roompact's bulletin board competition is now closed and we're ready to announce the winners. We received 131 entires (!), so picking ten was incredibly difficult. Some boards did an excellent job at educating residents, while others were just beautiful! We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the submissions... Continue Reading →
We’d like to introduce the Roompact Blogging Cohort for the upcoming year! Roompact hires bloggers to further increase our contributions to the field through the free dissemination of ideas and knowledge. Every year we refresh our blog cohort with new writers. Earlier this spring, we did a search for part-time bloggers, professionals who liked to... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Younna Gooden, Residence Life Professional Resident Directors, Residential Life Coordinators, Hall Directors, Community Coordinators, what are we to our institutions? Most consider us a catch all, to... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Terrance "T.J." Singleton, Residence Life Professional Called by many names… the RD, the HD, the AD if the institution is small enough. A unique position with a... Continue Reading →
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, "What is the future of the RD position and role?" Read More From The Series Guest Post by Zachary Wiberg, Residence Life Professional In the time spent in my previous role as a Resident Director at a mid-size semi-rural public institution and from discussing the... Continue Reading →
