It's all RESL-ative
Full names of Complex Coordinators and where they oversee
What is:
- Andrea Riebel: North Tower & Trusler
- Roman Peterson: South Tower & Singular
- Emilie Atherton: Morse Complex
According to the position description of an RA, there are these many nights away allotted
What is 14 absences from their community per semester?
Quiet hours policy
What is 10pm -10am daily?
- Courtesy Hours are in effect 24 hours a day. This means that within a community, members are encouraged to address concerns in a respectful and productive manner when noise becomes disruptive.
Conflict Management
What is a process designed to address, model, and use appropriate strategies to reinforce the behaviors necessary to ensure a safe and productive environment by changing unacceptable behavior to acceptable behavior?
Amount of programs per month
What is two programs per month? One must be a black program.
What is:
1- Active and engaged participants
2 - Be prompt and prepared for all sessions
3 - Bring your binder, a writing utensil and your nametag to all sessions
4 - On task – actively listening, nodding head, lean in, communicating when asked (verbal & non-verbal)
5 - Share and receive new ideas
6 - Make an effort to get to know others – go out of your way to build relationships with all
7 - Ask questions now – don’t wait!!!
8 - No cell phones during sessions
9 - Courteous and respectful behaviors – with presenters/each other
Duty and Reception Center Responsibilities
(Hint: Hours)
What is on duty once a week, one weekend (Fri - Sun) per semester, work one hour at the reception center per week, and at minimum must share duty responsibilities during one break period when the halls remain open?
Contact these people in the event of Medical Emergency
What is Pro Staff on duty?
The two filters an RA will use every time when addressing a resident.
What is:
1. Would I want someone to talk to my best friend or me like that…
2. Would I be OK if my supervisor said that or talked to me that way…
Policy regarding program requests
(Hint: Request how far in advance?)
What is two weeks prior to when the event takes place?
A lollipop moment
What is a moment when someone said something or did something that you feel fundamentally made your life better?
What is:
- Resident Assistants may not enter Phase II, Block II, or Block III during their time as a Resident Assistant.
- Resident Assistants must receive prior approval from professional staff for the following, total outside commitments cannot exceed 15 hours/week:
i. outside employment or involvement within University and/or community organizations
ii. enrollment in more than 18 credit hours.
iii. enrollment in more than two hours of practicum, internship, or clinical.
One procedure for alcohol policy violation
What is:
- Incidents where prohibited use of alcohol is suspected will be documented in writing and may be processed through the conduct system.
- Whenever feasible, alcohol will be drained and containers will be disposed of safely by the resident(s) or guest(s) in the presence of a Residential Life staff member. All alcohol involved in an alcohol policy violation will be disposed according to policy, even if the alcohol content/ volume is aligned with policy.
- If a staff member's safety is in jeopardy or the situation becomes unreasonably negative, it is advisable to seek assistance from professional staff and/or ESU Police and Safety.
- Incidents involving public intoxication, whether or not alcohol is present, will also be documented in writing. Staff will vary depending on the behavior patter and the resource possibilities at the given time.
Two out of the 5 definitions of Give 'Em 5
What is:
The Black & Gold Models
What is:
- Black are developmental activity hosted by the Resident Assistant that is either educational and/or social in nature
- Gold are campus event hosted by an office outside of Residential Life including, but not limited to, organized community service projects, campus speakers, performances, or athletic competitions.
Two activities an RA can incorporate on their floor
What is:
- Shield of Arms Activity
- Clock Partners
- Videos with discussion (Brene Brown; Simon Sinek; Graham Shaw; Drew Dudley)
- Cupid Shuffle
- Zip, Zap, Zop
- Jeopardy
- Give 'Em 5 with scenarios
- Spectrum Activity
- Back to back drawings
Two alcohol or drug policies as outlined in the RA terms and conditions of employment
What is:
- Resident Assistants will abide by all state, federal, Residential Life and University regulations regarding drugs and alcohol. The following only serve as guidelines and are not a comprehensive list:
i. Any RA under 21 years of age old who consumes alcohol will be subject to employment action.
ii. Any RA who provides alcohol to students under age 21 will be subject to employment action.
iii. Any RA who plays any role in concealing or otherwise facilitating alcohol consumption by students who are under age 21 will be subject to employment action.
iv. RAs, even if they are of legal age (21), may not be under the influence of alcohol when they are working in any RA capacity, including a desk shift, on-duty, in for the night within their community, responding to incidents, interacting with residents, or in any other way acting within their RA position within their community.
v. The RAs may not, at any time, engage in, enter, or remain in any area or premises where illegal drug and/or alcohol use is occurring.
vi. Public intoxication of any RA, of any age, is prohibited while in Residential Life facilities.
vii. Illegal possession or consumption of alcohol and/or drugs on or off campus is prohibited.
- Any RA who violates the Student Code of Conduct, Residential Life policies, or any state or federal laws may be subject to dismissal.
- Resident Assistants are not permitted to attend social functions on or off campus involving illegal drugs or where there is underage drinking.
- Performing any job responsibilities or duties under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
After notification by ESU Police & Safety of a missing person one action that must be taken
- If contact cannot be made with a resident within 24 hours after the resident is reported to be missing for at least 24 hours, Residential life staff will notify ESU Police & Safety. This will lead to the completion of an official mission person report.
- The resident's Missing Person Contact will be contacted within this time frame.
- Any resident under the age of 18, who is not an emancipated individual, will provide contact information for a custodial parent or legal guardian. This custodial parent or legal guardian will be contacted within 24 hours of the determination that the resident is reported to be missing for 24 hours.
The three levels of conflict
What is:
Level 1: The resident is compliant and changes the undesired behavior.
Level 2: Resident disagrees, argues or ignores your attempt to talk to him/her. The behavior ultimately changes after reflection.
Level 3: Resident will not cooperate and issues continue.
Three parts to the community development model
What is:
- Black & Gold programs
- MAC/FRHC
- Complex wide programming
- Multi-floor events
- Advertising
- Bulletin boards
- Program requests
- Program evaluations
- Purchasing
- Community Ownership
- Floor expectations
The definition of B.R.A.V.I.N.G according to Brene Brown
What is:
- Boundaries
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Vault
- Integrity
- Non-Judgement
- Generosity
What is:
- Residential Life staff have and will have access to confidential information regarding interpersonal relationships, mental health, personal history, policy infractions and data. Disclosure of information is governed by university policy, state, and federal law.
- Information about residents not expressly defined as public information by Emporia State University will not be shared with any party outside of necessary Residential Life staff, Division of Student Affairs, or Police and Safety unless authorized by a Residential Life professional staff member.
- Breaches of confidentiality are taken seriously and may result in immediate employment action.
- Resident Assistants are not authorized to speak on behalf of the University or the Department of Residential Life in any official capacity without prior permission from the Director of Residential Life. It is expected that Resident Assistants do not use their position title when expressing views on any aspect of Emporia State University to the media or in any written or on-line mediums. This includes The Bulletin.
Call these people when there is evidence of movement from depression to suicide ideation
Who is professional staff?
Who is Andrea?
Who is Roman?
Who is Emilie?
- Always remember you can always call for help. Even if you are unsure if the student is suicidal.
Two out of the five guidelines for Give 'Em 5
(Extra 100 points if you name them all!)
What is:
Definition of a great leader according to Simon Sinek
What is a leader is someone who chooses to sacrifice so that their people will feel safe, protected and so their people may gain?