Resident Assistant (RA)

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the New Transfer/Returner RA is placed in a wing of 2nd year and above students, and is trained to understand the academic and career needs of that population – such as picking a major, finding internships, and selecting a study away program.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the HCCE RA is placed in a Hinderlie wing and is trained to build community around the HCCE mission of “creativity appreciation and exploration of the meaning of creativity in the context of global citizenship as a mechanism for expression, activism, leadership & reflection.”  HCCE RAs will work collaboratively with faculty to enhance learning in this community.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the KGC RA is placed in a Kreidler wing and is trained to build community around the KGC mission of “promoting language immersion, cultural awareness, and global engagement in your community.” KGC RAs will work collaboratively with faculty to enhance learning in this community. Each wing of Kreidler houses a different language or academic focus. The following are the Learning Communities within Kreidler Global Community.

• Chinese
• Spanish
• French
• International Honors (IHON)
• Global Studies
• Native American & Indigenous Studies (NAIS)

Additional Qualifications: Enrolled in IHON/Language courses throughout time of employment and/or demonstrate fluency and passion for target language and/or International Honors Program.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the DJS RA will be placed in an Ordal wing that works with a specific group (e.g., First in the Family, Students of Color, or Environmental and Social Justice)

• The First in the Family RAs are placed in a first-year wing comprised of residents who identify as first-generation college students. First in the Family RAs will help residents explore their identity as first-generation college students, how it intersects with other identities, and how their identity affects their college experience.
• First in the Family RAs will work collaboratively with campus partners to enhance learning in this community.
• The Students of Color RAs establishes community and solidarity with residents who identify as a student of color. Students of Color RAs will help residents explore their identity as a student of color at a predominantly white institution and how it intersects with other identities.
• The Environmental and Social Justice RAs will be trained to learn, understand, and utilize environmental studies and the “social change leadership model” in their programming and community building efforts. Environmental and Social Justice RAs will work collaboratively with the Center for DJS to enhance learning in this community.
• Lavender RAs are placed in a wing of both returner and first year students, and is trained to understand the specific needs of the community. The Lavender RA promotes a safe and inclusive environment for students across the LGBTQIA+ community to thrive together.

In addition to the general RA responsibilities, the Gender Inclusive Housing RA is placed in a wing of both returner and first year students, and is trained to understand the specific needs of the community. The Gender Inclusive Community RA helps residents create a deeper awareness for gender identity while creating a safe and understanding environment.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity RA is placed in a Stuen wing and is trained to build community around the Stuen mission of “promoting gender equity through intentional programming, community building, and faculty interaction by focusing on activism, education, leadership opportunities, and reflection.”  Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity RAs will work collaboratively with faculty to enhance learning in this community.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the STEM House RA will work with faculty to promote interdisciplinary exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in academics and everyday activities.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the Wellness House RA is trained to understand the holistic wellness wheel model and utilize this model to create vibrant wing programs and activities.

In addition to general RA responsibilities, the Upper Division Housing RAs are placed in a South or Stuen wing and are trained to understand the needs of upper class, transfer, graduate, and married/domestically partnered students.