Duty!
What times should you be completing your rounds?
8pm, around 10pm, and after curfew/1am
When planning a program, what should you consider about your residents?
The interests and needs of the residents in your community.
What time must you return to campus for fall training?
By 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
By the end of which time frame should an RA know all residents on their floor?
Three weeks after school starts
What is the primary purpose of completing rounds?
To assess and respond to community safety, security, and behavioral concerns, as well as to ensure staff visibility and resident interaction.
Why is keeping a detailed duty log important?
To ensure safety and keep every staff member up to date.
Why are RAs strongly encouraged to take care of personal and academic needs before training?
Because training and opening responsibilities are all-day commitments from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What should an you do to help residents feel like equal and important members of the community?
By actively engaging them in intentional interactions and dialogue
What must an RA do if they become aware of a community standards violation or emergency during their shift?
Report it to the Staff Member on Duty (SMOD).
What role do you play in helping residents with conflict resolution?
Mediating and providing guidance while referring them to appropriate campus resources if necessary.
How many weekends can you be out of the building?
Two weekends a month as approved by my supervisor.
What should an RA do if they have a conflict with a fellow staff member?
Work collaboratively to resolve interpersonal conflicts with fellow staff and supervisors.
What is one key responsibility while on duty, related to the duty phone?
You must always keep the duty phone charged and on at all times.
Why is it important to enforce policy consistently?
To ensure safety of all residents and RAs.
If you anticipate missing a portion of fall or spring training, who should they submit a written request to?
The Director of Residence Life (Danny Roselli)
What is one of the expectations for an RA’s personal conduct?
Uphold all laws, policies, and procedures of the College and Residence Life.
What happens if the duty phone is not returned to the designated location at the end of the night?
You are still considered on duty and must respond to any calls until the phone is returned.
Why is it important for you to participate in team-building activities or staff bonding experiences?
To strengthen relationships, improve teamwork, and enhance staff collaboration.
What is expected of an RA in terms of participation in required trainings and meetings?
You must fully participate in all staff training and development activities.
How should an RA use administrative tasks like Roommate Agreements or Floor Meetings?
As a tool for educational and intentional interactions with residents.