Community Building Strategies
the best way to for residents to discuss their concerns and ideas with their Ras
What is floor meetings
What is building meeting
What is anytime [top tier customer service]
What is a good welcome event/program to introduce residents to you and each other?
DIRECTOR DISCRETION.
A resident says something in the HALL GroupMe that incites outrage, how do you a handle it.
Assuming You already assessed the personality of your hall and residents you should respond accordingly.
(tell resident to address issues accordingly)
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
What is Community
Building a strong community can lead to increased participation and engagement in group activities.
What is true
The Big three skills needed to build community
What is Social skills, Vulnerability and Accountability
What are some events we are tired of seeing ?
What are
1. Sip n Paints 4. Game/trivia night
2. Karaoke
3. Vision Board
What are the two problems faced when trying to build community
What is lack of communication and abuse of power
This term refers to the intentional efforts to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and included
What is inclusivity.
Communication barriers such as jargon and language differences can hinder community building.
What is true
Customized items ra put on residents door
What are door decs
What is a common icebreaker activity where residents share three statements about themselves, one of which is false
What is two truth and a lie
What can Ras do when residents do not communicate their needs or concerns
What is encourage open and honest communication?
The skills we use everyday to interact and communicate with others
What are social skills
No two ras can have the same program in the same semester.
False.
Celebrating milestones and achievements is an example of this .
What is sustaining community.
This type of meeting often held weekly/monthly allows residents/ras to discuss issues and plan future events and activities
What is hall/floor meetings.
What can you do when some residents feel excluded or isolated from your resident hall community.
Create inclusive events and activities that cater to diverse interest.
The quality or state of being emotionally available and in a mental state to properly be able to accommodate your residents.
What is Vulnerability
Ra’s are required to have 1 program each semester
What is False.
2 per/semester is required, but more is better
What approach involves residents in planning and executing hall events.
What is collaborative event planning
Practical ways ras can incorporate vulnerability
1. Share personal stories
2. Acknowledge imperfections
3. Facilitate open dialogue
4. Model Empathy
5. Encourage mutual sharing
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What causes residents to not participate in community events/programs.
What is when ras do not promote or encourage engagement through incentives and personal invitations.
The idea that someone is responsible for their actions and will face consequences if they chose unfavorable actions.
What is accountability.
Ra’s do not need to follow the same rules has their residents
False. Hold your self to the same if not higher standard.