1. Resident Assistant Orientation
Your Name Goes Here

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

3. 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

4. Who’s Who

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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