Cat Chats are intentional conversations conducted by Resident Assistants that serve as a check-in for their residents. These conversations allow a Resident Assistant to introduce themselves but also an opportunity to build rapport with residents throughout the academic year. During these conversations, Resident Assistants can also provide reminders about policy and resources around campus. Each Resident Assistant must complete 3 Cat Chat Interactions per semester. All Cat Chats must be entered in the tracker provided on our staff website by the posted due dates.
Each month all staff members will be required to change out bulletin boards with new content. Most of the content is premade, but you are encouraged to make your own designs with the content when desired. To help facilitate our bulletin boards in our building, we have assigned bulletin boards to each RA. Please click Bulletin Board Sign-Up to see how bulletin boards are laid out. Please remember you are required to have a background, bulletin board border, and title on every single bulletin board.
Throughout the semester, each of you will host different events for your residents. You must submit a Request Form to do any and all events at least two weeks in advance. In some cases, we may approve something with shorter notice based on community needs.
In order to provide consistency for you and your residents, we have developed a model to streamline program scheduling. Each month will have 3 building-wide programs hosted by a variety of groups that focus on 3 out of 4 of the Wildcat Living Pillars. Below you can find your pre-assigned programming requirements.
August Program
Chuck & Reina + Diva La Paz Committee: Connection
September Programs
Hall Council Mentors Committee: Responsibility
Hall Council: Personal Growth
Community RAs: Connection
October Programs
Staff Council & Professional Development: Cultural Understanding
Hall Council: Responsibility
Community RAs: Connection
November Programs
Staff Recognition & Social Media: Personal Growth
Hall Council: Cultural Understanding
Community RAs: Connection
December Program
Chuck & Reina during Finals Week + All Play