Roompact

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Dustin chats with fellow parent Jess this week about the trials and tribulations of parenthood and how it relates to residence life. Jess speaks to her experience being a single parent and living on campus. They also explore how institutions can be more supportive workplaces for parents moving forward.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Residence Life is no exception to this: often there are assessments that are pushed out in fall and spring semesters to. Assessments and surveys are inescapable on a college campus. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If I asked you when recruitment season happens in your office, what would you say? Do you typically post positions early in the Spring, interview a slew of candidates mid-semester, and make offers before move-out? If you do, that’s something to be celebrated as this “traditional” timeline is becoming a rarity in our field.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gratitude is a powerful force in the workplace and, with the culture of Residence Life, is a point of emphasis when it comes to team dynamics. We’re constantly looking to affirm those who go above and beyond, recognizing their efforts and contributions to our team, department, and to the profession as a whole. It’s fitting.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In any professional setting, transitions are inevitable and thats especially true for Residence Life. Especially for entry-level positions, it seems a vast majority either move up, move over to another institution, or move out within about five years.

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Roompact

JANUARY 20, 2025

Guest Post by Benjamin Michael Dadzie, Residence Life Professional Implicit bias is something that we are mostly not aware of, but it happens in our everyday lives. These biases are buried deep in our everyday thinking and acting, and can also emerge in our residential communities.

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Roompact

MAY 8, 2025

This week, Dustin is chatting with Cory about his career journey in a variety of roles across different functional areas, many of which have been at the same institution. Cory shares reflections and advice on how best to determine what it is your looking for professionally, the value of finding a good mentor, and leveraging.

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Roompact

JULY 16, 2024

Or “We’re moving away from curriculum.” ” Every now and then I hear this phrase from a school and I find it strange. What does that even mean? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! It’s almost like I don’t even understand it. As I pondered this question, I’ve come think it’s because I have a different understanding of.

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Roompact

JULY 12, 2023

I recently was having a discussion with a colleague about conference registration rates that got me thinking… What do these cost in 2023? What is the cost of anything anymore in 2023?!) I’m often aware of the conferences I attend, but what about the others? How do they compare to one another? Which are the. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

AUGUST 20, 2024

Belonging is a fundamental human need, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the residence halls. As we all know, creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student retention and success, as it impacts not only their academic performance but also their emotional and social well-being. Who better to help us explore the.

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Roompact

JANUARY 18, 2024

Other Posts in This Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical within our assessment efforts that we. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

APRIL 11, 2024

Other Posts in This Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

MARCH 5, 2024

Other Posts in This Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical within our assessment. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

JANUARY 11, 2025

Guest Post by Katie Steele, Residence Life Professional Its November, and as Im leaving for work, my phone vibrates with a voice memo from my friend, Kevin*. Kevin and I have been friends for almost two decades, as he was my resident in undergrad and then we ended up working in Housing and Residence Life.

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Roompact

JANUARY 16, 2024

Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical within our assessment efforts that we center humanizing values and perspectives. I believe that applying the.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When I was younger, September held a different significance for me. It was when the trees would begin changing colors. The nights would get a little bit cooler and bearable from the scorching Summer. School had started up again and I got to see my friends after what felt like a long break. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

She talks with Dustin about her experience being a writer for the blog this past year as well as her integration of the stoic philosophy into her work. Sam explains the basic tenets of stoicism and how it strives to create better balance in a world that is often chaotic and unpredictable.

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Roompact

MARCH 5, 2024

Other Posts in This Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Within Student Affairs, assessment is often an expectation of everyone’s work. Whether you are someone in an entry level role or have been around the block for 20 academic years, assessment likely comes up. I believe it is critical within our assessment. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In this final episode of the year, Dustin chats with Justin about his background leveraging the CliftonStrengths assessment to empower student and staff to do their best work. He shares how he discovered this tool and advice for others looking to utilize it.

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Roompact

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In a previous post, I wrote about how a supervisor might assist in supporting their staff member(s) through the job search season. As we are now entering a new year, and with some hopeful reflections motivating our purposes, it seems only fitting to now address this phenomenon from the perspective of the candidate. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

MARCH 30, 2023

This question has found itself posed by residence life professionals again and. ” Guest Post by Danielle Jones, Professional Staff Member The question of the future of the RA role is not one that is new or original. Continue Reading →

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

academic advisors, residence life staff, admissions coordinators, counselors, and cultural center staff) and their interactions and interventions significantly influence students' experiences and success. These administrators (e.g., A critical precursor to providing targeted support is strengthening communication channels.

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Roompact

JULY 3, 2024

If these laments sound familiar to you, you might just work with student staff in Residence Life. “I’ve already done this twice! It’s the same thing every year.” “Can I skip this session?” While training is mandatory for a. Continue Reading →

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JANUARY 27, 2025

Residence Life is undertaking the Divisions Comprehensive Program Review process this year, and Brooke is providing leadership to the overall process and the self-study team. It is with deep appreciation that we honor the Community Development and Engagement Committee with this well-deserved award.

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Roompact

JUNE 11, 2024

In residence life, we’re constantly hiring! Every year, we launch the recruitment and selection process for student staff, exploding the outlook calendars of everyone. From marketing, to reviewing applications, facilitating interviews, and spending out offer letters–it doesn’t stop!

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Roompact

JANUARY 14, 2025

Guest Post by Yoke Tassent, Residence Life Professional Happy New Year!! As a ResLifer, I enjoyed the serenity of campus the past couple of weeks. For many of us, it is a time to plan for the coming academic term and reflect on the prior. Many folks will say it is time we are Out. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

JANUARY 17, 2025

Guest Post by Alexis Karakas, Residence Life Professional Before working in a professional role, I had heard a lot of abstract discourse on the workplace from social media and friends. When I first started, I was fresh out of graduate school as well as a variety of highly-supervised student staff roles. Early on, it became.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Paul Brown walks you through how to cultivate a "curricular mindset" in your residence life work. In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, it's just the host! As many of you may be heading to the Institute on the Curricular Approach this month, this episode can be a good primer!

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Roompact

MARCH 26, 2024

Guest Post by John Lantz, Residence Life Professional So you are a new Hall Director and are just starting the job, so now what? Being a Hall Director is a thrill but also can come with a lot of stress if you let it consume you. With over 11 years of experience in the world. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

JANUARY 2, 2023

This post is one in a five part series on securing a summer internship in college housing and residence life through the ACUHO-I’s Housing Internship Program. It is written from the perspective of a former ACUHO-I Intern. The series will walk you through the process from beginning to end providing tips and tricks along the.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This post is one in a five part series on securing a summer internship in college housing and residence life through the ACUHO-I’s Housing Internship Program. It is written from the perspective of a former ACUHO-I Intern. The series will walk you through the process from beginning to end providing tips and tricks along the.

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Roompact

JANUARY 31, 2024

” Guest Post by Shaunese Johnson, Residence Life Professional What does identity mean to you? This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RD position and role?” Continue Reading →

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Roompact

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This post is one in a five part series on securing a summer internship in college housing and residence life through the ACUHO-I’s Housing Internship Program. It is written from the perspective of a former ACUHO-I Intern. The series will walk you through the process from beginning to end providing tips and tricks along the.

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Roompact

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

” Guest Post by Tamarah Humphreys, Residence Life Professional Call it an RD (Residence Director), an HD (Hall Director), an RC (Residential Coordinator), an HC (Housing Coordinator), a DP (Dorm Parent)…whatever acronym you and your institution.

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Dr. Paul Gordon Brown

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

When encountering the curricular approach for the first time, many staff may wonder why the approach has gained such currency within student affairs and residence life and what research and data backs up and supports its use. When asking these questions, it is important to understand that the curricular approach is a model of how.

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Roompact

APRIL 4, 2023

Within the past few years, residence life and education professionals are increasingly scrutinizing the resident advisor (RA) role. Is it still relevant? Is it sustainable? Have times changed? How have our students changed? What should be the duties of the position? What are reasonable duties for an undergraduate staff member?

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Roompact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As we are [hopefully] settling into the start of our academic years, you may have been noticing some patterns in your calendars and weekly schedules. It can quickly feel overwhelming with the various administrative tasks to accomplish each day and week, and with the unexpected items demanding a more urgent response which redirects our focus.

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