Resident Assistant Orientation Your Name Goes Here

Today’s Agenda Mission of the Residential Colleges Who’s Who Policies & Procedures Benefits Contract Term Performance Review & Rehire Summary

Mission of the Residential Colleges History First Residential College Built in 1984 Currently there are 5 Residential Colleges Differs From a Dorm “Home Away From Home” Where Living and Learning Come Together Programming Goals Build Community Promote Academic Success Develop Interpersonal Skills

Who’s Who

Duties & Responsibilities Build community Floor programming Building programming Maintain discipline on the floor RA Tower Duty one night per week and one weekend per month Desk Duty 4 hours per week Administrative work as assigned

Benefits Free Single Room 14-Meal Cafeteria Plan $100 Monthly Training/educational opportunities Leadership Skills Interpersonal Relationships Build relationships with faculty & campus administrators

Contract Terms 9-month contract School Breaks Begin Date is August 10 End Date is May 19 School Breaks Must work either Thanksgiving or Spring Break Winter holiday: December 19 – January 8 Must attend all training sessions Must participate in RA Selection process for next year

Performance Review Evaluation Process Evaluation Timeline Floor Residents Program Team Members Faculty Masters Residence Coordinator Evaluation Timeline November 15 February 15 Rehire Decision – March 10

Summary Slide Resident Assistant Orientation Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Mission of the Residential Colleges Who’s Who Duties & Responsibilities Benefits Contract Terms Performance Review & Rehire