PROFESSIONALISM
STRATEGIC PLAN
EVENT PROPOSALS
COMMON RA ISSUES
AGGIELAND TRIVIA
100

Dressing appropriately, being punctual, and communicating respectfully

What are examples of professional behavior for RAs?

100

This plan guides Residence Life’s goals and priorities

What is the Residence Life Strategic Plan?

100

This form is used to submit ideas for community events

What is an event proposal form or StarRez?

100

This issue often arises during roommate conflicts

What is communication breakdown?

100
An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do
What is the Aggie Code of Honor?
200

The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and ethically

What is professional maturity?

200

One strategic focus area is creating inclusive communities. Another is this.

What is student development or engagement?

200

Texas A&M University is tax-exempt, so purchases made for events should not include sales tax when using university funds.

What should RAs remember when buying supplies for events with university money?

200

RAs may struggle with this when balancing academics and duties

What is time management?

200
A number of Aggies work for Pixar, and because of this, a building in Monsters University is a replica of this TAMU building
What is the Academic Building?
300

This document outlines expectations for RA conduct and responsibilities

What is the RA job description or contract?

300

RAs contribute to the strategic plan through this

What are programs and intentional interactions?

300

This is often needed to purchase supplies for an event

What is a budget or funding request?

300

This is a common challenge when enforcing policies  

What is confrontation or policy enforcement?

300

Juniors are the first class to be allowed to say this word

What is Whoop?

400

Giving and receiving feedback constructively

What is a key part of professional development?

400

This type of goal aligns with departmental priorities

What is a relevant goal?

400

RAs should submit proposals by this time before the event if it involves funding

What is at least two weeks in advance?

400

RAs should refer residents to this when mental health concerns arise

What is Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)?

400
The onset of this in 1998 led to a temporary national shortage of maroon t-shirts
What is Maroon Out?
500

This type of communication is clear, respectful, and timely

What is professional communication?

500

Strategic plans are reviewed and updated on this basis

What is annually or periodically?

500

This person reviews and approves event proposals

Who is the Community Manager or Graduate Hall Director?

500

This tool helps RAs document incidents and concerns

What is an incident report?

500
1963 and 1999
What are the only two years Bonfire was built on campus, but did not burn?