What is an RA and can I start my own club on campus?
A. An RA, or Resident Assistant, is a Christendom student who is responsible for helping maintain the rules and regulations on campus. He or she is normally a junior or a senior. RA’s are responsible for making sure students are in proper dress code for various events; that students are in their dorms in time for curfew; that students are not breaking other rules such as drinking alcohol on campus or smoking in their dorm rooms. RAs get free room and board as payment for their efforts. RAs are assisted by Proctors who are meant to aid the RAs in their duties, but they have less authority. RAs and Proctors report to the Deans of the Student Life Office. As far as starting your own club goes, you are allowed to, if a couple of rules have been followed. First of all, all clubs must be in conformity with Catholic church teaching. Secondly, each club must have a member of the faculty or staff serve as its moderator. Third, the club must connect with the Student Activities Council to arrange
