Why Join Resident Staff?
Housing & Residence Life Mission Statement
Housing & Residence Life, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Business Services, works collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community.
Every undergraduate student living on Grounds has a Resident Advisor (RA) who lives within the residential community. RAs are supervised by a Senior Resident (SR) who oversees an entire building or residence area.
These student leaders are identified through a peer-driven selection process and committed to building strong communities that value the University's traditions of honor and student self-governance. From structured programs to informal peer advising, RAs and SRs support the physical well-being of students and their academic, social, and emotional development.
These 295 resident staff members are supervised and directed by student Co-Chairs who work with student staff and the Housing & Residence Life professional staff to develop the vision for the residence life program.
RAs serve as mentors and role models, and are expected to act with the utmost responsibility and professionalism in accordance with their capability to impact all students living on Grounds. Therefore, RAs articulate and uphold University policies, including those in the Undergraduate Record and Housing Terms and Conditions. The Resident Staff program also supports student self-governance through interaction with the Honor Committee and the University Judiciary Committee.
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