2003 - 04 Academic Term
Resident Assistant Rehire Conference
Resident Assistant: ____________________________ · Building: __________________
1 = Unsatisfactory
2 = Below Average
3 = Average/Competent
4 = Good
5 = Outstanding
6 = Exceptional
Please rate the Resident Assistant on his or her competency mastery using the above scale.
I. Creative & Critical Thinking
1
2
3
4
5
6
1.1
Creative Thinking
1.2
Critical Thinking
1.3
Problem Solving
Notes:
II. Constituency Management
1
2
3
4
5
6
2.4
Conflict Mediation
2.5
Confrontation
2.6
Group Development
2.7
Helping Skills
2.8
Modeling
2.9
Programming
2.10
Referral Skills
2.11
Resource Agent
Notes:
III. Multitasking
1
2
3
4
5
6
3.12
Balance
3.13
Multitasking
3.14
Prioritization
3.15
Time Management
Notes:
IV. Multiple Perspectives
1
2
3
4
5
6
4.16
Active Citizenship
4.17
Globally Minded
4.18
Life-Long Learning
4.19
Multiple Perspectives
Notes:
V. Professionalism
1
2
3
4
5
6
5.20
Administrative
5.21
Attitude
5.22
Customer Service
5.23
Ethics
5.24
Flexibility
5.25
Professionalism
5.26
Team Work
Notes:
VI. Risk Management
1
2
3
4
5
6
6.27
Awareness
6.28
Risk Management
Notes:
What time commitments do you foresee next year? (Extra-curricular, leadership positions, student teaching, internships, etc.)
A. · Recommendation & Rationale for Recommendation
Rationale:
B. · Placement Recommendation
Resident Assistant's Building Preference
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
Resident Assistant's Rationale:
RA Signature: · __________________________ · DATE: __________
RC/HD Signature: · __________________________ · DATE: __________
Resident Assistant Values & Expectations
I. Creative & Critical Thinking
1.1 Creative Thinking - ability to produce alternative, yet productive solutions to problems & situations.
1.2 Critical Thinking - ability to analyze a situation to reach a decision taking into account the consequences of various choices with the rationale for the final decision being clear.
1.3 Problem Solving - ability to render solutions taking into account most, if not all variables.
II. Constituency Management
2.4 Conflict Mediation - ability to help parties (self or others) reach their own solutions to disagreements.
2.5 Confrontation - ability to verbally, face-to-face, address issues and circumstances.
2.6 Group Development - skilled in multiple techniques at creating a cohesive group.
2.7 Helping Skills - knows how to and where to send individuals for higher level intervention.
2.8 Modeling - realizing & understanding the concept of role in the community; providing an example.
2.9 Programming - able to assess and target the needs of residents and deliver services to meet those needs.
2.10 Referral Skills - knows how to and where to send individuals for higher level intervention.
2.11 Resource Agent - knows the who's, what's, when's, and where's on the campus and in the community.
III. Multitasking
3.12 · Balance - ability to maintain a healthy relationship between academics, work, and play (self).
3.13 · Multitasking - ability to successfully manage more than one task at a time.
3.14 · Prioritization - being able to organize multiple tasks in order of importance.
3.15 · Time Management - ability to use time efficiently.
IV. Multiple Perspectives
4.16 · Active Citizenship - takes a role in the world as a contributing citizen
4.17 · Globally Minded - understanding of the inter-relatedness of all people and cultures.
4.18 · Life-Long Learning - understanding of the importance of education beyond the classroom.
4.19 · Multiple Perspectives - able to see cultural & social issues beyond personal experience.
V. Professionalism
5.20 Administrative - ability to accurately, neatly follow through on paper work and procedures.
5.21 Attitude - demonstrative of a state of mind that is reflected through positive interactions with residents and team members.
5.22 Customer Service - delivering courteous and accurate service to our constituency
5.23 Ethics - being able to implement Kitchner's Model in decision making.
5.24 Flexibility - adaptive to dynamic environments.
5.25 Professionalism - commitment to the position & demonstrative of the consistency of commitment.
5.26 Team Work - ability to work as a group member to achieve determined goals.
VI. Risk Management
6.27 · Awareness - knows what's going on in the living environment; knowledgeable of potential risks.
6.28 · Risk Management - has a practical knowledge of community-wide safety issues.
Factors to Consider for Staff Members
Reapplying for Resident Assistant Positions
1) · Time Commitment
a. · Am I still willing to give the time necessary to do a good job?
b. Am I comfortable with the time demands that the R.A. position places on my
personal life?
c. Am I comfortable with the time demands that the R.A. position places on my
academic life?
d. · Will I have any outside time commitments which will remove me from the residence hall for extended periods of time?
d. Am I willing to work during special times in the academic year? (i.e.
Thanksgiving Break, Football Games, etc.)
e. Will I be available to my residents? (just when I'm on duty or at other times
also)
2) · Attitude
a. · Am I still receiving enjoyment and satisfaction from my R.A. position?
b. · Do I still enjoy living in the residence hall environment?
c. · Am I happy with myself and life in general?
d. · Am I maintaining positive and objective attitudes?
e. · Do I approach staff development sessions, staff meetings, and special assignments with a positive outlook?
f. Do I voice complaints, concerns, and compliments at the appropriate time and to
the appropriate person?
g. · Am I willing to do more than "just do my job"?
3) · Communication/Interaction
a. · With residents:
1. Do I interact and communicate with residents on a regular basis and in a
timely manner?
2. · Am I aware of what is happening on my floor and in my building?
3. · Do I make myself available and approachable to my residents?
4. · Do my residents feel comfortable coming to me?
5. · Do I still enjoy interacting with my residents?
b. · With staff:
1. · Do I work as a team member?
2. · Do I support decisions and explain the rationale of these decisions?
3. · Do I communicate regularly with other staff members?
4. Would I be able and willing to assume a leadership role on staff as a
returning R.A.?
c. · With supervisor:
1. Do I keep my supervisor informed about how things are progressing on
my floor?
2. Do I share this information in a timely manner and in the appropriate
location?
3. Do I make regular contact with my supervisor?
4. · Enforcement of Policy
a. · Am I able to maintain consistent standards of discipline?
b. · Do I know the policies, and philosophy behind them?
c. Do I let my residents know their responsibilities and how I will respond to
violations of the policy?
d. · Do I observe policies myself?
5. · Community Building and Programming
a. · Do I approach my programming responsibilities in a positive manner?
b. · Am I able to assess the needs of my residents and then provide programs to meet those needs?
c. · Have I built a strong and positive community on my floor?
d. · Do I actively support my building's hall government?
e. · Do I work effectively with my government floor representative?
6. · Handling Administrative Tasks
a. Do I carry out, accurately and punctually all assigned duties and
responsibilities?
b. · Do I submit paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion?
c. · Am I prompt in my attendance at all meetings?
d. · Am I thorough in carrying out my on-duty responsibilities?
e. · Do I have my bulletin boards and door tags up by the deadlines?
7. · Growth in the Position
a. · Am I continuing to grow personally from my R.A. position?
b. · In what areas have I grown since being on staff?
c. · How might I grow from returning as an R.A. for another year?
d. · Am I willing to move to another floor or building to enhance my growth?
e. · Would I grow by moving to a special living environment?
f. · Will I be able to be an effective R.A. for another year?
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