The first change I see is the type of student we are experiencing...meaning their likes, habits, characteristics, developmental level, etc.  This essentially forces us to change what we offer and how we go about connecting with this new generation...i.e. more technology use...emailing instead of calling or sending a letter.
The second thing I see as a change is how we go about programming for residents as well as getting them to attend programs.  Depending on the school residents can take classes right from their room on their computer..essentially giving them no reason to leave their room.  How do we then reach these students , would be the next question.
Hope this helps or at least gives you a start.

Dee Schwartzkopf, M.S.
Residence Hall Coordinator
Wilkins Hall
309-436-0215
dbschwa@ilstu.edu

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I would include the
return to focusing on academics within the residence halls and the renewed
emphasis on living and learning environments.

I also think that our staffing patterns have begun to change as we have
fewer individuals entering and staying in the profession and the impact
that has on all of our departments trying to find qualified professional
staff.

Hope these thoughts are helpful!

Cathy Longoria
Assistant Director
Louisiana State University
Department of Residential Life
clongo1@lsu.edu

Why do you think fewer people are entering and staying in the profession?
 

Jasi
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Jasi O'Connor
Asst. Dir. of Residential Life
Brown Hall Director
Office:  299-3848
Mobile:  238-8330
oconnor@cord.edu
 
 

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