RCBM Basics
What does RCBM stand for?
What is the Residential Community-Building Model?
When is Fall Training held?
What is late August through the Saturday after first-year arrival?
How many programs must each staff member complete per semester?
What is four?
What are “Cat Chats”?
What are one-on-one conversations between student staff and residents?
What form do student staff submit monthly to reflect on their work?
What is the Monthly Reflection Form?
What is the primary purpose of the RCBM?
What is to improve the college experience through resident-centered engagement and community building?
What happens the day before Winter classes begin?
What is Winter Training?
One required program theme is JEDI. What does JEDI stand for?
What is Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion?
What’s one topic you could discuss during a Fall Cat Chat?
What is transition, academics, relationships, interests, involvement, or self-care
What task involves visually inspecting common spaces each week?
What is a Building Walkthrough?
Name one of the four Residence Life values.
What is Inclusive Community / Growth / Curiosity / Reliability?
How often are All-Staff Meetings held?
What is once a month?
What kind of program requires collaboration with a campus office?
What is a Campus Partner Collaboration?
What is the first form of contact you make with residents each term?
What is a Welcome Email?
How much programming budget does a JA receive per resident per semester?
What is $7.50?
Who is the model designed to support?
What are student staff and residents?
What are “Bi-weekly Area Meetings” used for?
What is team check-ins, planning, and departmental updates?
What is the typical deadline to submit a program proposal each month?
What is the 1st of the month?
What item is placed on residents' doors to help them feel seen and welcomed?
What is a Door Dec?
What type of session must student staff attend once per term to build leadership skills?
What is a Building-Block Workshop?
What does the Office of Residence Life promote through the RCBM?
What is intentional programming, mentorship, and holistic well-being?
How often do TLs meet with their Area Coordinators?
What is bi-weekly?
What kind of program can be done without requiring residents to attend in-person?
What is a passive program?
What’s the purpose of a Floor/Community Meeting?
What is to build community, set expectations, and open communication?
What is required to attend once per academic year outside of ResLife training?
What is a JEDI-focused event or training?