Interested in becoming a resident assistant? November 8th, 2011
[Campus Living, Nov. 4, 2011] — It’s that Time of Year: RA Search!
Fall is not even over yet, but you may already be thinking about your plans for next year. Does being a Resident Assistant (RA) fit into your plans?
If you are interested in getting to know others, helping support students in their transition and connection to college, and being a resource and mentor in the residence halls, then the answer may be “yes.”
Being an RA is a great way to get leadership experience, build your resume, and gain skills desirable to employers after college – including diversity, leadership, teamwork and more. To learn more about the process and to get your questions answered, attend any of the following information sessions:
- 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Marketplace West Conference Room
- 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, Memorial Union Journey Room
- 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, International Living-Learning Center, Auditorium 155
- 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, Azalea House
- 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Callahan Hall Lounge
Applications are available starting Monday, Nov. 28 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16. More information and the application can be found by visiting www.oregonstate.edu/uhds/whyira.
Jill Childress, Resident Director, Weatherford Residential College