RESIDENT ASSISTANT CORE TRAINING

Front-line Residence Life Professionals need training.

You don’t need to do it alone. We’re here to help!

THE COURSE

Resident Assistant Core Training is a free 14-module course covering foundational information for front-line Residence Life Professionals. This course is primarily used to augment: (i) spring RA & CA new-hire training and/or (ii) summer RA & CA training prior to move-in day.

Each module includes a video, downloadable slides, and downloadable resource(s) in editable format that can be customized to fit the needs of your Residence Life Professionals. The course also includes a downloadable workbook with module summaries, discussion questions, and activities to facilitate group training.

The course is self-paced and can be completed from a computer or smartphone.

The course if free because every front-line Residence Life Professional deserves the resources to be successful.

CURRICULUM

  • Module 01: Introduction

  • Module 02: One goal, Five Behaviors, One Metric

    Module 03: Preparing for Success with Residents

    Module 04: Preparing for Success with Coworkers

    Module 05: Preparing for Success with Directors

  • Module 06: Move-In Day!

    Module 07: The Critical First Weeks

    Module 08: Programming & Unreached Residents

  • Module 09: Roommate Conflicts

    Module 10: Managing Crises

  • Module 11: Your Academic Success & Time Management

    Module 12: Your Health & Resilience

    Module 13: The Corrupting Nature of Power

  • Module 14: Your Future & Course Conclusion

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

  • 14 modules

    14 modules that cover foundational knowledge for Residence Life Professionals.

  • Videos

    Each module includes a 5-20 minute presentation.

  • Workbook

    A downloadable workbook summarizes each module, provides discussion questions, and includes an activity.

  • Resources

    Each module includes downloadable and editable resources that front-line Residence Life Professionals can customize as needed.

  • Easy Access

    On-demand, self-paced completion using a computer browser or smartphone app.

  • Stories

    Each module includes a lighthearted, relatable anecdote capturing Residence Life. You will love these!

Sample Video from Module 1.

Get a feel for course presentations by reviewing this video from Module 1 which covers an introduction to the course!

Sample Story from Module 1.

Get a feel for course stories by reviewing this story from Module 1 which relates a sweet Residence Life memory.