I. Introductions some activity that will allow everyone to get to know each other
A. Game
B. Ice-Breaker
*See the activities on ResidentAssistant.com for more ideas
II. The Resident Assistant
A. The RA is?
1. A resource
2. A Friend
3. A mentor
4. A community builder
5. A policy enforcer (emphasize that this is not the main part of the job, but one you need to do when necessary)
III. Community (EMPHASIZE: THIS IS YOUR COMMUNITY!)
A. Goal is to have a great community. (Through friendships, activities, programs, etc)
B. Rights and Responsibilities of Floor Members
1. Quiet Hours/Alcohol-Drug Policy/Visitation
2. Fire Safety and Room Personalization
3. Promoting security of room and possessions
4. Emergency procedures
5. Roommate Communication, managing conflict
6. Ask community members about what expectations they have of the community. Write them down and distribute them later.
IV. Contract and Policy Discipline
A. Contracts: For one full year.
B. Knowing about the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
C. Discipline: what is it all about?
V. Introduce Opportunities to Get Involved
A. Hall Level: Hall government, programming
B. Floor Level: Hall government, programming
C. Programming ideas and input
D. Think about committees like a birthday committee who you will provide decorations to.
VI. Miscellaneous
A. Mail
B. Other hall-specific stuff
From the 2013 version of the site. Details, prices and links may be out of date, so check them against your own campus policies.