Category: Podcast

This podcast series is a digital variety hour of presentations, webinars, and interviews on topics of interest to residence life and education professionals who work in college and university housing.

ResEdChat Ep 108: Safe Spaces, Strong Communities: Supporting LGBTIA Students in Housing

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In this episode, join host Crystal and Travis Tucker, Assistant Dean and Director of the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Understanding at Princeton University, as they explore how campus housing staff can better support LGBT students by addressing privacy, community, and inclusivity. They discuss impactful policies, staff training, and partnerships, share success stories, and offer practical advice for creating spaces where students who identify as LGBTIA thrive.

ResEdChat Ep 107: When the Answer Is No: Navigating the Internal Candidate Experience

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In this episode, Crystal sits down with Dr. Jeremy Moore, Dean of Students at Naropa University, who shares the unique challenges and opportunities of being an internal candidate for housing and residence roles. Our guest shares his personal stories on navigating the hiring process, receiving, and utilizing feedback, and managing the transition after not being selected. Whether you're an aspiring internal candidate or a hiring manager, this conversation offers valuable insights.

ResEdChat Ep 106: Leveraging Newsletter Campaigns to Foster and Assess Student Learning with Crys Arellano-Fryer

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We're pleased to welcome Crys to the show this week as they discuss with Dustin their email newsletter campaign initiative at their institution that seeks to provide relevant resources to students consistently. Crys also details the tools they use to develop the emails and the various strategies they use as collaborates with their colleagues to develop the content of each newsletter.

ResEdChat Ep 105: Balancing Act: Pursuing a Doctorate While Leading in Housing

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In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Deanna Hughes, Associate Director of Residential Education at the University of South Florida-Tampa Campus, to discuss the art of balancing life as a housing professional, doctoral student, mom, and partner. Deanna shares valuable insights on time management, building support systems, navigating dissertation research, and embracing balance through simple joys like walking, journaling, and bowling. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice for managing it all!

ResEdChat Ep 103: Blueprints for Success: Women in Housing Facilities Management

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In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we explore what it means to advocate for yourself and thrive in housing facilities, a field that is predominantly male. Crystal is joined by guest Michelle Sujka, Associate Director of Housing, Facilities Operations, from the University of Cincinnati, who shares how curiosity, strong relationships, and supportive supervisors have helped shape her career. Michelle offers advice to women aspiring to enter facility roles, discusses breaking stereotypes, and highlights the importance of creating opportunities for other women and students.

ResEdChat Ep 100: Podcasting Reflections with Crystal, Dustin, and Paul

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In this milestone 100th episode of show, hosts Paul, Dustin, and Crystal gather for a reflective roundtable discussion. They share candid insights about their podcasting journey, from navigating technical hiccups to learning from a diverse range of guests. Whether you're a podcasting newbie or a seasoned host, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes from behind the scenes.

ResEdChat Ep 96: How to Leverage Appreciative Inquiry with Alex Baker

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This week, we're featuring another edition in this year's series of episodes featuring our guest writer cohort. Dustin speaks with Alex about the concept of appreciative inquiry and how he sees it applying to the work residence life professionals do every day. Alex shares how utilizing appreciative inquiry is a way to harness affirmative positivity and bring a strengths based approach to how we work with colleagues and students.

ResEdChat Ep 93: Self-Awareness and Beyond: Emotional Intelligence for Housing Professionals

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As housing professionals, we help students navigate life’s ups and downs, trauma, and a wide range of incidents and emotions—all while striving to remain calm and composed. Crystal is joined by Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, President and Founder of the Circle of Change Leadership, as he explores the concept of emotional intelligence, sharing practical tips on how to cultivate self-awareness and apply it in daily housing situations.

ResEdChat Ep 92: Creating a Modern Housing Operations Unit with Dr. Zach Blackmon

This week, Zach shares with Dustin insights from his experience managing housing operations, including assignments, meal plan administration, and off-campus student services. They discuss how to balance operational efficiency with meeting the expectations of students and leadership, all while maintaining a high level of service and satisfaction. Zach also explains the importance of data-driven planning, leveraging technology, and being adaptable in an evolving landscape.

ResEdChat Ep 91: The Power of Partnership: Working Together with Campus Police to Support Students

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Crystal is joined by Doreen Jokerst, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Chief of Police at CU Boulder.  In this episode, they explore the collaboration between housing professionals and campus police, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and mutual support in enhancing the student experience. We also discuss how to navigate challenging conversations about successful partnerships while being mindful of the influences of fear, lived experiences, and identity.

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