RA*Chat Ep 165: Beyond the Bulletin Board: Meaningful Engagement in the Mid-Semester Slump

In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we we are joined byย Marcus Zacariasย (UC Berkeley) to solve the puzzle of low attendance and low energy. The secret? It doesnโ€™t require a massive budget or hours of planning. We dive deep into the art ofย micro-programmingย andย intentional conversations. Discover how RAs and student staff members can maintain community momentum even during the busiest times of the year by focusing on low-effort, high-reward interactions that meet residents exactly where they are.

“Third-Thinging” Difficult Conversations: A Tool for RAs and Student Staff

As an RA or student staff member, youโ€™re no stranger to difficult conversations. Maybe itโ€™s mediating a roommate conflict, talking to a resident about noise complaints, or addressing a policy violation. No matter how much training you get, these conversations can still feel awkward or uncomfortable. Thatโ€™s where a technique calledย "third-thinging"ย comes in. It can make... Continue Reading →

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