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The Judicial Educator

The Judicial Educator offers Flash Technology Modules that facilitate learning throughout the judicial process

The 21 Modules offer abundant diversity of judicial related topics to fit any educational sanctioning need.

Students log in to The Judicial Educator, learn about a topic related to their situation, and complete an online test to ensure successful completion of the module.

Notification of completion is sent to the judicial administrator.

For detailed information and a free trial of this service, click here


Supervision

The Coaching Manager: Supervising our Current Populations
By Luke La Croix, Community Development Educator, New York University


Personal & Professional Development

Mid-Level Professionals: Transitioning and Getting To Work
By Mario Rapetti, Associate Director of Residential Education, Montclair State University


Hot Topic

The Impact of Economic Recession on Higher Education and Approaches to Budget Cuts for Residence Life Departments
By Jeff Doyle, Director of Residence Life, Appalachian State University

Making a Commitment to Assessment: A Professional Call to Arms
By Ali Martin Scoufield, Assistant Director for Residential Life & Assessment, Southern Methodist University (SMU)


Selection & Training

“Follow Me” Theme Twitter Staff Door Tag for Spring RA Training
By Jennifer L. Rosa, Assistant Coordinator of Student Life/ Resident Director for New & Presentation Halls, Rivier College, Nashua, NH

The Search Stops Here: Recruiting and Hiring Professional Staff
By Joanne Goldwater, Assistant Dean for Residential Life, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

The “Mid Year Hire” Experience: Information for Supervisors and New Hires
By Shawn McGuirk, Assistant Director for Judicial Affairs, Boston College

Get the Word Out: Marketing the RA Position
By Paula Polglase, Assistant Director of Residence Life, James Madison University

Student Affairs Recruitment Through a Human Resource Lens
By Luke LaCroix, Community Development Educator, New York University

Seven Strategies for a Successful Student Staff
Submitted by Leah K. Parker, Assistant Director of Residential Life, Wentworth Institute of Technology


Administrative Information

Restorative Practices Come to Campus: Setting the Standards for Community Development
By Bob Mikus, Director of Residence Life, Elizabethtown College

Restorative Justice at Colorado State
By Dr. Tom Cavanagh, Senior Research Fellow, University of Waikato; Shay Bright, Assistant Director in the Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services, Colorado State University; Cori Shaff, Career Counselor, University of Colorado-Boulder

Practicing Civility
By Oscar Ocuto, Program Specialist-Office of Judicial Affairs, Gallaudet University


Rapid Reporter Service

This is a great service to simplify the work you do!

  • Forms for RAs
  • Forms for Housing Professionals

For detailed information and a free trial of this service, click here.


Residence Hall Manager Service

This resource provides a wealth of information and sample forms, letters, and ideas to help professionals succeed! This is a great support for all working in the halls. The Residence Hall Manager Service includes:

  • 2 Independent study classes for Hall directors
  • 24 fully developed training plans
  • 30 example theme suggestions for training programs
  • 30 creative Judicial sanctioning ideas
  • Supervision resources
  • 35 ideas to motivate, support, and recognize staff
  • Assessment Tools and 20 Assessment Surveys
  • 28 sample letters
  • 30 sample forms
  • A Training Podcast Series

For detailed information and a free trial of this service, click here.

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