Subscription Based Services

The 2011-2012 R.A. Coach Service!
Overview Information

We are pleased to announce our line up of offerings for the 2011-2012 RA Coach Service! Let's take a look.

On-Line Training for RA/CAs

New for 2011/12:

Thinking about a new approach this upcoming year for RA Training? We have bundled the RA Coach with the Video Staff Trainer (VST) for no extra cost. That’s right! For less than the price of a Tee Shirt per RA ($12) you now get both training services, all year. Really! Let’s drill down to the details.

The RA Coach:

8 new “Hot Topic” training modules in video/flash animation.
8 new “Supplemental” training topics will be delivered via Powerpoint.
All modules have optional testing and automatic e-mail notification of completion.

Assign these video modules over the summer and use them as in service training tools for the RA’s during the year. 16 modules total. Work them into your training schedule and get your RA staff in the habit of going to the site, to help them stay on message. They’re also great for RA’s who miss an in-service.

Check out the link on the left of the site for a full listing of topics and facilitator information.

The Video Staff Trainer:

The VST includes 6 on line Training videos, along with a supplemental resource area full of training plans and other great tools. This resource is now bundled with the RA Coach Service, for any and all Coach Subscribers, for free! They’re great for kicking off training or working something fresh into a training session, etc. It can help change up your approach. Try it, you’ll like it.

Virtual Programming Area

Do you want to improve your total RA staff’s programming skills? Who would not want that? Well, that’s a different discussion. However, use this area to help your pro staff with getting your RA’s to the top of their game. 176 full blown programs await staff to help them with their programming efforts. Assign your RA staff to use one program a month from the RA Coach site and they will get “coached” on how to be better programmers. We promise!

Is it true, seeing is believing…or maybe it’s, practice makes perfect. In any event, as your RA’s step through these laid out plans, they will be learning to be better programmers. Each program 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. In addition, programs are listed by the month and by category.

Training 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. From the Pro side of the house:

Building Community
Managing Roommate Conflicts
Successful Interviewing Techniques
Bringing Closure to Your Floor
Successfully Working with Your Supervisor
Managing the RA/Friend Relationship
When to Make Referrals
Safety Within On-Line Communities

Plus The Scoop! A boatload of 2 to 3 minute Podcast tips from RA’s on all different topics. Well, maybe more like 24 podcasts give or take, but it’s a lot.

The Rapid Reporter

On-line communication made easy through The Rapid Reporter. If your school does not have on line forms yet, this area can be a big help.

On-line forms include: Weekly Report, Duty Report, Incident Report, Maintenance, Positive Incident Report, Damage Report, Occupancy Report Forms, Program Registration and Evaluation, Residence Hall Space Reservation, RA Duty Change, and Interview Evaluation.

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

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. The staff at Reslife.Net needs to do more of this, as well!

Monthly Planning Guide

What’s that old saying? Plan to succeed or plan to fail.

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. Have all your staff review this area, at the beginning of every month and get everyone on the same page!

Investment for the RA Coach

The investment for The RA Coach/VST bundle is $12 per RA/CA on your staff team, for unlimited access to the service for the 9 month subscription period, which begins in September and concludes the following May. As always, your professional staff has free access, to assist in the development of their training programs. Service offerings are typically live in early to mid-August.

For more Information on The RA Coach Service…