Subscription Based Services

The 2007-2008 R.A. Coach Service!
Overview Information

We are pleased to announce our line up of offerings for the 2007-2008 RA Coach Service!

On-Line In-service Training for RA/CAs

Get ready for an amazing line up of 16 training modules for your staff. All with built in testing and automatic e-mail notification. We’ll be offering a combination of new and returning modules. Check out the link on the left of the site for a full listing of abstracts and facilitator information.

The Rapid Reporter

On-line communication made easy through The Rapid Reporter.

Forms include: Incident Report Forms, Housing Staff Member Duty/Log Reports, Staff Member Weekly Report Forms, Maintenance Request Forms, Program Registration Forms, Program Evaluation Forms, Positive Incident Report Forms, Damage Report Forms, Vacancy Report Forms.

New forms will be added to this area of the service for the upcoming year:

Residence Hall Space Reservation Form
RA Duty Change Form
Interview Evaluation Form

RAs fill out the forms and send them via e-mail to their supervisor or another university designee.

Podcasts

Listen via your computer or download to an iPod or MP3 player. These podcasts provide advice and training from pro staff and RAs around the country:

Building Community
Managing Roommate Conflicts
Successful Interviewing Techniques
Bringing Closure to Your Floor

2 New Podcasts for 07-08:

Successfully Working with Your Supervisor
Managing the RA/Friend Relationship

Virtual Programming Area

152 full blown programs await staff to help them with their programming efforts. Each includes a full-blown “to do” list of what needs to be accomplished to plan and manage a program, with downloadable advertising and other supplemental information as required.

Programs are listed by the month and by category.

For 07-08 2 new programs will be added per month!

The “Mental Health in the Residence Halls” Series

Resident Assistants are on the front line when dealing with students experiencing mental health crises and problems. Through this series RAs will develop an understanding for mental disorders and the basic helping skills that they need to assist residents. The series will also provide RAs with information they will need should they find themselves involved in assisting with a mental health crisis, along with ideas for educating residents about mental health issues in a fun and interactive way.

Stress Management Resources

Downloadable audio feed to help staff relax or fall to sleep, and exercises “to go” that teach relaxation techniques that can be used at any time.

Monthly Planning Guide

The monthly planning guide provides users with an overview of what to anticipate month by month as a RA and a member of your housing staff.

Cost for The Subscription Based Service for RA/CAs:

The cost for The RA Coach is $10.50 per RA/CA on your staff team, for unlimited access to the service for the 8 month subscription period, which begins in September and concludes the following April.

For more Information on The RA Coach Service…