Roompact

AUGUST 15, 2023

Summer is quickly coming to an end for those of us in Residence Life, which marks a significant shift in the cadence of our work. Soon we say goodbye to our free time, our hobbies, our energy, and maybe a bit of our sanity as we start a multi-month marathon to reopen our doors for. Continue Reading →

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Residence Life 98

Roompact

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to finding your fit in Residence Life, it seems the differences in working at a private or public institution are not often discussed. Perhaps this stems from a tendency for professionals to stay within a certain institution type throughout their career or maybe it suggests that institution type is not a key.

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Roompact

JUNE 1, 2023

There’s a reason why this show is so popular, particularly among student affairs and residence life folk, it speaks to our authentic hopes and wishes for our students and the values we try to uphold in. As we say goodbye to Ted Lasso, we thought it only appropriate we revisit some quotes from the show. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Working in Residence Life enables us to be jacks of all trades. We Adjudicate, Budget, Counsel, Coach, Plan Events, Manage Projects, Respond to Crisis and more. You name it, we likely do it. But being a multifaceted generalist is not necessarily a long-term goal for all of us. Maybe you have an interest or passion.

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Roompact

MAY 17, 2023

Bulletin boards have been a fixture of most residence life departments for decades. Creating fun, engaging, and educational bulletin boards is a common requirement for resident assistants and student staff. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my years working in higher education, I’ve witnessed first-hand the intensity of crises that can arise in residence life settings. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a mental health emergency, or an unexpected altercation, crises in campus housing can shake the foundation of a community.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 26, 2023

They discuss how their careers took them there, what the differences are when operating a residence life program outside the United States, and the learning, experiences, and skills they gained along the way.

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Roompact

APRIL 25, 2025

In this episode of Roompacts ResEdChat podcast, co-hosts Paul Gordon Brown and Camille Bonar welcomed DaVaughn Vincent-Bryan, then the Associate Director of Residence Life at the University of Pittsburgh. Their conversation explores a powerful but often underutilized tool in residence life programming: food.

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Roompact

JANUARY 9, 2024

I suspect your answer to one or all of these questions is yes as they all related to a popular topic for Residence Life Professionals—feedback. What about using I statements during difficult conversations? How about the phrase, “Praise in Public, Punish in Private?” However, have you noticed that. Continue Reading →

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Residence Life 104

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Moving out of the residence halls is a rite of passage for many of us working in Residence Life. For however long we called campus home, we did not pay rent; we got perks such as a meal plan, access to a gym, and free amenities (wifi, cable packages, utilities); and probably one of the. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we talk with Kate about her dissertation research that examines the causes and impacts of Residence Life staff attrition. She also shares strategies to help better retain staff members on your team.

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Roompact

AUGUST 31, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how residence life departments on campus. B-Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit by considering the impact of their actions on employees, communities, and the environment. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

JUNE 23, 2023

This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

JANUARY 12, 2025

Guest Post by Julia Corrie, Residence Life Professional Residence Life offices are the backbone of campus life. Although Residence Life is essential to the function of any college with on-campus housing, the.

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Roompact

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we talk with Crystal about her decades of experience working in Residence Life all the way from her time as a student. She shares reflections about crisis response, setting boundaries, and being able to bring your best self to work.

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Residence Life 98

Roompact

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

APRIL 24, 2025

In student affairs, especially Housing and Residence Life, we do what I like to call "shadow work"outside the classroom, in late-night conversations, in the spaces where students grow into themselves.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2023

He served as associate dean of students for housing and residence life and civic engagement at DePauw University in Indiana. Kevin Hamilton Kevin Hamilton has been appointed associate vice chancellor and dean of student belonging. Hamilton earned his Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Azusa Pacific University.

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Roompact

APRIL 16, 2024

The question was from one of my students in our student leadership seminar, a course designed for incoming resident assistants, peer mentors, and orientation leaders. “Professor, what’s your favorite song on the album?”

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Residence Life 105

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

JANUARY 4, 2025

At many universities, live-in residence life professional positions such as residence hall coordinators, assistant directors, and area coordinators are seen as “entry-level stepping stone” roles for individuals aspiring to move into higher positions within higher education or student affairs.

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Roompact

JANUARY 22, 2025

Guest Post by Alexis Karakas, Residence Life Professional As a student staff member, you dedicate significant time to supporting your peers, learning on the job, and growing in ways that might not always be obvious. Whether you aim to pursue a career in student affairs, apply for an internship, or step into an entirely different.

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Residence Life Student Affairs 98

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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Residence Life Staff Development IT 98

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In the past, he was director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Rutgers University in New Brunswick and director of residence life and student conduct at the City University of New York. “My My lived experiences have informed my career and life’s work,” Jones said.

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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

MARCH 12, 2024

Several weeks ago I was speaking with a student who had recently found out their parents had to say goodbye to the family dog. They had shared this with someone else on campus and was met with a well-intentioned but ultimately unsupportive comment inquiring if and when they may get another fur baby. Continue Reading →

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Residence Life Higher Education Education 105

Roompact

JULY 18, 2023

When you hear the word retreat, what comes to mind? For me, it’s statements like, “Lets start with an icebreaker,” “Everyone say your name, title, and what you do,” and “What is a fun or little known fact about you?” It’s traveling to a near or far location and blocking off your calendar. It’s sharing. Continue Reading →

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Residence Life 98

Roompact

JANUARY 7, 2025

During my time in Residence Life as a Hall Director, I was located exclusively in the midwest region, specifically in Minnesota and Iowa. The Upper Midwest Region – Association of College and University Housing Officers (UMR-ACUHO) was the organization that I was predominantly involved with. Continue Reading →

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Residence Life 98

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

MAY 18, 2023

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Dustin chats with Susan about making residence halls more accessible to more students and the impact this has on student satisfaction, persistence, and success.

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Residence Life 105

Roompact

APRIL 24, 2024

With diverse personalities, backgrounds, and lifestyles, conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience. So long as we interact with others, we will argue with them over our perspectives and injustices we’ve collected. Whether it’s over someone eating the last yogurt you were saving or how to coexist within the same space, conflict is.

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Residence Life 105

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

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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