Useful Documents

NOTE: See new "Program Support Materials Page on the New ResidentAssistant.com"

Survey

Interest and needs survey (MS Word) Great way to get to know your residents' interests and needs. This is a MUST for planning programming. It can also help you connect residents with others who have similar interests.

Advertising

Colorful PowerPoint Flyer (Links to content on new site) Originaly used to market a "True Colors" personality program, this colorful flyer is eyecatching and can be used for just about anything. It could be a great fit for a diversity program. The only drawback is it will take a good bit of ink from your printer!

Table Tent Template (MS Word - link to new site) - Simply edit this template in Microsoft Word and use a table tent to advertise your program! This is especially effective if you have a cafeteria in your hall.

"Sun Flyer" (Link to new site) - This flyer is currently set up as a labor day picnic flyer, but can be adapted for any program.

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Quarter Page Flyers (Link to new site) - This flyer is currently set up for the "Roommate Game". Great for stuffing mailboxes or sliding under doors.

Bookmark Flyer (Content on new site) )- This is a way to get away from the traditional 8.5 x 11 flyer concept. This bookmark is currently set to advertise an open mic night.

(5 bookmarks on a 8.5 x 11 page. Just edit, copy, and cut)
Download MS Word File

Floor Meeting Outlines:

Sample Floor Meeting Outline (MS Word) This outline can help you think about how you want to run your first floor meeting. You obviously need to use whatever is given to you by your supervisor, but if you still need additional structure or ideas, this document may help!

Signs:

"Mandatory" Floor Meeting Sign (SIGN - MS Word) Make sure your residents KNOW about your first floor meeting. This sign encourages them to contact you if they ABSOLUTELY can't make it, because they will be responsible for the information provided.

No Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment (SIGN - MS Word) "FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY - Tampering With Fire Safety Equipment is a Felony" You may wish to add the consequence of pulling a fire alarm at your institution (usually immediate evication)

Did You Lock Your Door? (SIGN - MS Word) Sign to remind students to lock their door when they are not home or when they are sleeping. Useful for communities which don't have automatic door locks on doors.