Building Community
What are the first 8 weeks of the year crucial for?
Community Building
True or False: First impressions are important when meeting residents.
True
What is one thing you can send residents to introduce yourself before meeting them?
An introduction email
What is one reason RAs do rounds?
To check in with residents/building interactions
You see a resident in the hallway for the first time. What should you do?
Introduce yourself and engage them in conversation
Name ONE way an RA can learn about their residents' interests.
Send out a Google Form
Name ONE way an RA can engage residents during move-in
Talk to them during move-in
What can you use to learn residents' hobbies, favorite foods, and event interests?
A google form
What should you do if a resident doesn't answer during rounds?
Leave a note or send a follow-up email
Your residents don't know each other. What could you do at a community meeting?
What type of programming allows residents to participate on their own time with no commitment?
Passive Programming
Why might meeting residents for the first time be anxiety-provoking for an RA?
You're meeting a new group of residents and don't know them yet.
How can you make events more appealing to residents?
Tailor events toward their needs/interests
True or False: If a resident doesn't answer during rounds, you should stop checking on them.
False
Open up first, start with small talk, and consistently interact with them
What are two things an RA should establish with residents early on?
Boundaries and expectations
According to the presentation, if you aren't open with your residents, what can't you expect them to be?
Open with you
What should an RA do when working with shy residents?
Opne up first, start small, build trust
Name TWO things you can talk about during rounds
Important information/events and residents' interests, personalities, or struggles
Only ONE person shows up to your event. Should you consider the event a failure?
NO!!!
Your residents don't seem interested in attending events. What is one thing you should remember?
Don't be discourages; everyone needs support in different ways.
You meet a resident who seems uncomfortable talking to you. What is one approach from the presentation that could help?
Start small with a simple "hi" or small talk and consistently interact with them.
A resident never comes to your events. Name TWO things you could do instead of giving up.
Hang out in common areas, check in with roommates, keep events casual, or continue checking in
A resident doesn't answer your door knock. What are TWO things you could do?
Leave a note, send a follow-up email, and tell them when you'll do rounds next.