Program Planning
How far in advance should an RA submit a program proposal through Engage?
At least 1 week in advance, but the earlier, the better.
Before choosing a community development strategy, an RA should first identify this
Audience and a common student trend
According to residence hall policy, what hours are designated as quiet hours?
11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
This system is used for incident reports
Advocate
During duty, RAs should never place themselves or other students in...
Danger
How many business days in advance must an RA reserve a classroom or other program space, and what information should you provide about expected attendance?
A room reservation should be made 3 business days in advance, and the approximate number of participants should be provided.
After identifying a student need, an RA should connect it to this
A learning outcome
A resident says, “I'll tell you what's happening, but ONLY if you promise not to tell anyone.” What should you say?
I will respect your privacy, but I can't promise complete confidentiality
Wellness or medical concerns should be documented by this time
Immediately, no later than 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. when your duty shift ends.
Describe how to do a community walk
The walk can begin as early as 9 p.m., and the RA on duty should have the duty bag and phone on them at all times. The RA on duty and RA on call should check each floor and common areas together, document “all” and the RA on duty must submit the Duty Log by 9 a.m. or 5pm.
When completing a program proposal, what is the minimum number of Learning Outcomes an RA must choose?
Two
Two roommates are constantly arguing about cleanliness. One roommate comes to you and asks you to help. What should you do?
ask resident, if they have in person conversation yet
check in with other resident, hear the other side of story
Hold a mediation meeting
During your community walk, you find a resident vaping in a residence hall common area. What policy applies?
The Smoke-Free Campus Policy. Electronic cigarettes are prohibited at all times on campus and at residence halls.
A resident reports a problem to you that cannot be resolved during your shift. What should you do administratively?
Document the issue, communicate it to the ResLife staff, and make sure the resident knows what the next step is.
During duty, you encounter a resident who is visibly intoxicated. What should you do as the RA?
First, assess the resident's condition and prioritize their safety. If they appear highly intoxicated, unconscious, or may be experiencing an alcohol overdose, contact the Pro Staff on duty or emergency services if necessary.
Name four pieces of information that should typically appear on a program poster.
1. Program name
2. Date/time
3. Location
4. Introduction/description of the program
What does BASE stand for?
Bridging Academic and Social Experiences
One evening you encounter three students drinking alcohol in the T5 common room. There are eight open cans of alcohol on the table. What policy violations are present?
The students are violating the Alcohol Policy because alcohol may only be consumed within residence hall rooms and open containers are prohibited in common spaces. Additionally, a resident may have no more than one open container of alcohol at a time.
When writing an incident report, RAs should avoid including these two things about a resident's condition
Personal opinions and assumed medical/mental health diagnoses
Where and what time should the Duty bag be picked up and dropped off?
The duty bag and phone should be picked up by 5 p.m. at the ResLife office on campus and dropped of the next morning by 9 a.m. (On weekends the duty bag and phone should be passed on to the next RA on Duty at 5pm).
What are two ways an RA can purchase supplies for an event?
RA can receive a reimbursement for their purchase by providing a Fapiao and completing the reimbursement form
A Cash Advance can be requested 2 weeks in advance if a program cost more than 500rmb
Name three community development strategies listed in the handbook
Floor meetings, community walks, BASE one-on-ones, roommate conversations, programs, passive programs, providing resources, and fire safety checks
A resident places several boxes in the hallway outside their room. They aren't blocking the door. Is this necessarily allowed?
No. Personal property cannot obstruct hallways, corridors, entrances, stairways, exits, or other areas needed for safe passage.
You are the RA on duty on Monday, what should you do about the facility issues?
RA on duty on Monday should file work order for all the facility issues
What is Public Safety's phone number?
021-2059-5500