University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Resident Assistants Desk Assistants Behind the Scenes Resident assistants and desk assis- tants are vital sources of information that students who live on campus de- pend on. RA ' s are full-time undergraduate or graduate students w ho live in residence halls and apartment areas. They w ork with students, faculty members and staff to develop a community atmo- sphere which supports the students ' in- tellectual, social and cultural growth. The responsibilities of being an RA are many. RA ' s, who are assigned a cer- tain group of residents for the fall and spring semesters, are role models for their residents. They are also responsi- ble for actively integrating the on-going academic and social life of students by providing programming for residents three times a month. Some of the more popular programs are movie nights and home cooked meals. These valuable people also provide counseling for students with personal, social and academic concerns, main- taining confidentiality of residents at all times. They also monitor the academic environment in their residence area by maintaining an environment conducive to studying and the development of suc- cessful study habits. RA ' s are also responsible for educat- ing students about safety. They encour- age students to act rsponsibly in the care of their environment and act as a liaison between the housekeeping- maintenance staff and residents. RA ' s also enforce University policy by con- fronting students who violate communi- ty standards. In conjunction with provid- ing residents with a general orientation to the campus, RA ' s provide information concerning roommates and room changes. Students who wish to become RA ' s must be either a graduate or an under- graduate student with a minimum cu- mulative GPA of 2.75 at the time of ap- pointment. RA ' s must have one year of group living experience and be in good Eaton Resident Assistants Marli Voigts and Randi Clein prepare a Halloween bulletin board in the lobby. Michelle Lutman Residence Halls 23

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Pearson ' s Resident Coordinator ' s Assistant Julie Capote answers the phone at her desli. Michelle Lutman Eaton Resident Assistants Tracy Bonday, iorge Brito and Angela Burrafato meet with Resident Coordinator K. C. White. 22 Residence Halls

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24 Residence Halls