Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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R.A. LIFESTYLE: A week in 24 hours ruce Mayle, 21, Alanson senior, has been a Resident Assistant in Saxe hall for two years. He is majoring in Industrial Education and minoring in Industrial Education and Physical Education. Bruce, how do you perceive yourself, yourjob? l perceive myself as an individual who wants to help others, especially in giving direction. What do you think others perceive yourjob to be? Various perceptions. One as a miniature cop. Others as a friend. A person who gives some guidance. Why are you an R.A. and why did you decide to become one? The reason lam an R.A. is because l enjoy working with people. l also enjoy that l've helped someone solve something. The reason l became an R.A. was through watching other R.A.s in the past such as my first R.A. and I lived with an R.A. in the Towers. How has the R.A. job changed you? lt's made me more aware of myself, my needs, others needs, l'm a more responsible person in my actions. Are there times when you regret being an R.A.? Sometimes your social life suffers--it depends on how involved you get with your job. How involved are you in your job? l feel that l'm really involved. Between the job as an R.A. and studies--that pretty well takes care of me. What is your biggest frustration with yourjob? Not enough time! lt seems like everything you want to do--theres just not enough time to get it all done. 1-Q - E N --fa . i.'3f rggfrtgfi A ' A - it ll lb, sf How do you deal with the pressures that come with the job? l deal personally with it through talking with God. Thats my main source. For you personally, what are the rewards of yourjob? The rewards are thank you for being there. l couldnt have done it without you. Or something minimal to most people, but for me it's a personal satis- faction. How does yourjob affect your off-campus social style? You're also an R.A. off-campus as well as on campus. People know that and they are always watching to see how you're going to react. So you're always being watched--- but that's o.k. What type of image do you try to project to your floor? Myself, l guess. When l look at myself it's a relaxed image. And, hopefully, it's comfortable, confident and helpful. What are the most difficult situations you've encountered? The most difficult situations l've encountered have been attempted suicides. l felt very helpless in trying to deal with that because it has a lot to do with the individual. And you just have to be aware of that--they have problems and needs and you can't take that personally. You try to do as much as you can for them. ls it difficult for you to handle discipline? I don't feel it's difficult. As a new R.A. I had experienced some difficulty with that, but once you're in thejob, as long as you are consistent with the rest of the staff--fair. There was a statement made in one of my psychology of coaching classes that said be firm, fair and friendly. lf you can stick to that, c ' V K 'Hx . D ,N 2-1 RA Sluarl McConnell l think it really helps. What do you see as your obligations to the university as its employee? To be a responsible person in all actions. To promote the university as l see it honestly--and that happens to be in a positive light. To be myself and hold up to those policies, which are policies for everyone. What do you see as the University obligations to you? To support. lf there is a discipline case, l want them to be behind me. lt's nice to know that they are behind me in the decisions l've made in the hall. lt's in the discipline, it's in the programs thatl may want to try but are not sure of. You get a lot of support from the university. What do you think of your overall experience as an R.A. at Central Michigan? lt's one of the best experiences l think a person can get at college. lt makes you aware of yourself. What makes you happy, what makes you sad, what aggravates you, how much patience you have, how hard you keep trying at something, or if you give up easily. You learn alot! Joann Noto Keeping her floor informed, Woldt R.A. Sue Woodcock makes a poster announcing upcom- ing spirit week events. Resident assistants played a major role in encouraging unity on a floor by promoting resident involvement. Talking with a floor resident is Bruce Mayle, a Saxe Hall R.A. Bruce considered helping students one of the most rewarding aspects gf his job. Taking advantage of a quiet moment. R.A. Bruce Mayle fills out his winter registration form. Resident assistants were generally allow- ed one less roommate to provide them with the space needed to carry out their duties. v Stuart McConnell

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