What does the residence hall staff do?
Residence hall staff members facilitate community in the halls. Resident assistants (RAs) on each floor work to maintain a pleasant and positive atmosphere for study, recreation and personal growth. RAs are sophomores or higher who undergo extensive training. They initiate hall activities, serve as informational resources and peer helpers, address roommate concerns and assist in emergency situations. RAs should be the first person residents go to for questions, help, guidance and involvement in hall activities. Each residence hall has a full-time professional live-in hall director who has a master’s degree in college student development, higher education administration, counseling or a related field. Directors are responsible for the leadership and supervision of the hall.
Residence Director (RD) Residence Directors are professional, full-time, live-in staff who are responsible for managing the Residence Hall facilities, supervising the Hall Staff, facilitating the good order of the residential environment and fostering personal and community development. Resident Assistants (RA) Resident Assistants are students who have been specially selected and trained to work with the Residence Directors in carrying out their duties. They provide peer leadership, support and regular supervision of the residents in their building.
