Guest Post by John Lantz, Residence Life Professional So you are a new Hall Director and are just starting the job, so now what? Being a Hall Director is a thrill but also can come with a lot of stress if you let it consume you. With over 11 years of experience in the world... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – A Major Reframe
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 Jeremy Miller, Residence Life Professional What is the future role of the professional called โRDโ. When I look at the landscape of opportunity in front of people... Continue Reading →
Creating Inclusive Environments: Strategies for Building Community and Belonging in College Student Housing
Guest Post by Alex Baker, Student Affairs Professional In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, creating inclusive environments is not just a moral imperative but also a modern necessity. Inclusivity is not just a concept for policymakers and senior leadership; it's a practice that can and should be implemented at every level. This article aims... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – Ending the Multi-level Marketing Scheme
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 Hannah Elliott, Residence Life Professional There are plenty of higher-level administrators who began their careers in Higher Education within theย idealistic culture of being an impactful student leader... Continue Reading →
Register for the 6th Annual Roompact Users Conference (October 9, 2024; Chicago, IL)
Roompact is pleased to announce its fifth annual user's conference scheduled for this fall on Wednesday, October 9th, 2023 between 12:00pm and 2:00pm at the Westin O'Hare Airport. Our "mini conference" this year will feature Roompact updates, a showcase session on specialized use cases of our software, and the opportunity to interact with Roompact teammates... Continue Reading →
We Ask ChatGPT: Write Prompts For A Series Of Intentional Conversations With A First Year Student
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – A Dream Scenario
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 Bonny Sucherman, Residence Life Professional Picture this: a job where you can roll out of bed (in your swanky $0 rent apartment) 10 minutes beforeย work because you... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – Being Intentional Can Lead To Real Change
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 Ali Martin Scoufield, Residence Life Professional I haveโฆletโs call them โfondโ memories of participating in job placement. I completed speed-date style job interviews one after the other,... Continue Reading →
We Ask ChatGPT: Create A Series Of Horoscopes For Resident Assistants
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – It’s Not Just A “Cruise Ship Of Fun”
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 Joshua McPhatter, Residence Life Professional Around a decade ago, I remember starting as a Resident Director (RD)ย right after completing my masterโs degree. I was now a... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – Dynamic and Multi-Faceted
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 Kylie Rink, Residence Life Professional The future of the Resident Director (RD) role in higher education is poised for significant evolution, driven by an influx of changing... Continue Reading →
We Ask ChatGPT: Write Developmental Rubrics For Common Residence Hall Learning Goals
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – It’s Constantly Changing
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 Colin Varnet, Residence Life Student Staff Member The RD role is a position constantly changing with time. Different generationsโand even different classes have different needs, values, and... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – Student Learning
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 Maria J. Matta Moreno, Residence Life Professional When discussing the future of the Resident Director (RD) role, we also need to consider how the RD role has... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – I Guess We Will Have To Find Out
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 Becki Tankson-Artis, Residence Life Professional Things change and thatโs all we can ever rely on, blah blah blah. Weโve been hearing this since we were children, and... Continue Reading →
Getting Involved in SEAHO
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 Ask ChatGPT: How Do You Think Residence Hall Design Will Change 100 Years From Now?
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We're doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end... Continue Reading →
What is The Future of RDs? – Collaborations
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 Alex Baker, Student Affairs Professional In the dynamic world of higher education, the landscape of Residence Life is continually transforming. At the heart of these changes are... Continue Reading →



