Lessons Learned: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes Made by College Resident Assistants

John D. Foubert

ISBN 10: 0415954681 / ISBN 13: 9780415954686

Published by Routledge, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lessons Learned: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes Made by College Resident Assistants
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415954681
• ISBN 13: 9780415954686
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Lessons Learned is designed for use in training programs for newly hired resident advisors or assistants (RAs). Its uncomplicated format allows users to select from among several dozen issues of importance to a particular campus. This volume is the ideal tool for residence life professionals who are responsible for training college Resident Assistants. Over three dozen common RA mistakes are discussed, chapter by chapter, in individual letters written by experienced RAs to new staff members. Each chapter includes resources and thought-provoking questions, allowing residence life professionals to choose which material they will cover to stimulate reflection and lively dialogue.  This is an easy-to-use manual for an interactive, learning-centered RA training program at any level. 

About the Author

John D. Foubert, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of College Student Development and Anderson, Farris & Halligan Professor of Educational Studies at Oklahoma State University. After serving as an RA at the University of Richmond, he worked in full-time residence life positions at the University of Richmond, the University of Maryland, and the University of Virginia. He is widely published in areas including the study of student satisfaction in residence halls, substance free housing, student development, and rape prevention.