Rounds!

One of the most intense parts of being an RA is going on rounds. Rain, sleet, or snow, RA's will be on rounds. This is a time for us to build a campus wide community through interacting with the residents in all of the different dorms. Rounds are also important for safety reasons as well, but they are designed for community building. At GWU two RA's go on rounds each night of the week and go to all residents halls. Other universities have different ways of performing rounds but we have found this to be the most efficient way. Rounds are great not only for the RA's but for all of the residents on campus.

Nanney Probs.

It has come to the attention of several individuals on campus that there is a chance that Nanney Hall (currently and all girls dorm) may be shifted into a guys dorm. The ground floor of Nanney currently houses the Honors Girls. A proposal has been placed to have the top floor converted into the Honors Guys floor. The plans for this change have been discussed but a  final decision has not yet been made. There is a chance that all of the current Nanney residents will have to move to somewhere else on campus so that the guys can move in. This is in no way a bad thing but it is most definitely a shift in the dorm life dynamic on campus. I will continue to keep you all posted on this matter. Also, this topic does address the issue of Honors Housing on a college campus.

For more information on Honors Housing check out these links that displays how other universities approach this matter: http://www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/housing, http://www.bc.edu/offices/reslife/honorshouse.html

GRD Sarah Rome

Sarah Rome attended Wingate University for her undergrad where she received her degree in Psychology. She is now attending Gardner-Webb University and is enrolled in the Divinity School. Along with school, Sarah works as a GRD as a part of Res. Life here at GWU. She is the GRD in Stroup Hall where she loves to find ways to build community with ladies that are on her staff. They all are able to get together and chill while working at the same time, which allows for an awesome work environment. Sarah is a great asset to the Res. Life staff and many people all over campus love having the opportunity to talk and hang out with her. 

Wanna be an RA?

It's that time of year once again. Its the time when universities begin to start handing out applications for jobs on campus and applying to be an RA is no exception. Gardner-Webb is looking for students who are interested in building a community with residents here at the university. If anybody is interested in becoming an RA feel free to check out the information and application table that is set up in front of the cafeteria during lunch. being an RA is an awesome experience that will not only help you in preparation for the real world, but it also looks nice when you are applying for jobs in the future. If this is something that you are interested in don't hesitate to learn more and apply!

Door Decs!

When it come to being an RA, there a few things that are a must! One of the best is door decorations (decs for short). These are placed on everyones doors with their names on them so that people will be aware of who lives in that room. Normally RA's make new door decs monthly or on a seasonal basis. Plus, they make your door look awesome! As an RA I enjoy making door decs and receiving new one's from my fellow RA's. They almost serve as a way to surprise a friend with a gift. Regardless, any RA will tell you that when it comes to being the best, door decs are a must!

For some examples of awesome door dec ideas check out:http://reslife.net/html/doortag_ideas.html

Pro Staff Spotlight: Tyler Davis

Tyler Davis is a member of the Professional Staff for Housing and Residence Education. He works as the office manager and performs several different tasks that ensure that everything runs smoothly within the department. Tyler is in charge of sending out all of the Res Life emails as well as assisting with housing assignments and check-ins. Aside from the above, Tyler is an awesome guy who truly has a passion for working with people. Not a day goes by when I enter the office and he is not smiling. When asked about his favorite part about Res Life, Tyler said, "he loves the interaction with the students and the RA's." Tyler serves as a great asset  to the staff and we are all thankful for what he does to help us in our endeavors as RA's.

Cookie Time

Everyone knows that when it comes to being an RA (Resident Assistant) the best way to create involvement with your residents is through food. Well, at least that is the case in the boys dorms. I am the RA on the First and Ground floors of Lutz Hall at Gardner-Webb University. I have found that anytime that I want to have a program, food is at the top of my list! Even still, sometimes its just nice to have some random food for no reason at all. Spontaneous times on the hall can be some of the best. For that reason, I always make sure that anytime I am at another campus event I always bring the left overs back to the guys. Today I was able to bring a ton of leftover cookies back to the guys on the hall. It was great! I mean who doesn't like a good cookie? We are guys, and guys are not the best cooks. For that reason it is awesome when we have the opportunity to eat something that is homemade and delicious! The guys loved the food and it provided a time for community to built amongst the guys that live on my floors in Lutz.