Staff in the Residence Halls
Resident Assistants
A resident assistant (RA) is a member of each residence hall floor. RAs are student staff
members who are carefully selected and trained. Their job is to assist the residents in their
adjustment to the halls and to The University of Iowa. RAs are a source of information about
activities, events, and policies. They also assist residents with roommate conflicts, homesickness,
or academic concerns. Each RA also plans activities - social as well as educational - for the
residents of the floor.
Hall Coordinators
The residence halls have hall coordinators who are full-time professionals, with a master's
degree living in the buildings. The hall coordinators manage the day-to-day operations of a 24-hour
desk, advise the student government building associations, supervise RAs, and oversee all
programming and counseling. Some Hall Coordinators are assisted by Graduate Assistant -
Assistant Hall Coordinators who are students pursuing a master's degree in student development.
Area Coordinators
Area coordinators are full-time professionals who live in each neighborhood. Area coordinators
are educated in student life issues and are responsible for maintaining safe and friendly residence
halls. They have an advanced degree in counseling, student development, or a related field. Area
coordinators supervise all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the buildings and the grounds
surrounding them. They train and supervise hall coordinators, counsel students with personal or
behavioral problems, implement discipline, oversee building operations, and coordinate
programming activities throughout each neighborhood.
The Office of Residence Life
The central staff of the Office of Residence Life are located in 260 Stanley Hall. This staff
oversees all functions of the residence life experience: staff training, RA selection, event planning,
discipline procedures, policies, ARH advising, academic initiatives, etc. Anytime you have an issue
that is not being resolved in the hall, you are encouraged to visit this office for assistance.
Office of Residence Life -
Building Communities in the Residence Halls
Residence life staff actively plan and provide events and services throughout the academic
year to foster a strong sense of community on individual floors, and within buildings and
neighborhoods. Residents may participate in an array of activities that range from social
interactions with other residents to programs that help with transitioning into college life and
enhancing their personal growth and skills.
Individual Growth: What would you like to gain from your residence hall experience? Residents
are encouraged to assist resident assistants with planning and implementing events for their floor
and/or building. Resident Assistants focus on programs that specifically meet their residents'
needs and interests. Topics include social outlets, academics, wellness, career development, and
civic engagement.
Diversity Resources: Looking for a way to broaden your cultural outlook and global knowledge?
Topics of past programs have included: religion, socio-economics, gender, immigration, and
disabilities. Residence Life also sponsors a No Space for Hate program in the halls.
Involvement Opportunities: Would you like to make an impact on campus while learning life
skills? Residents may serve on various hall-related organizations such as Night Games, hall
governments, and the creative literary magazine titled earthwords.
Residence Hall Student Government: A wide variety of experiences exist for students to get
involved in floor, hall, or campus-wide residence hall government (Associated Residence Halls–
ARH). Students who get involved in residence hall leadership positions gain valuable skills and
knowledge. They get one-on-one leadership advising from the Residence Life staff, polish their
communication and leadership skills, and make lifelong friends. We invite you to join floor, hall and
campus government (ARH) and take charge of your experience.
If you want to get involved or to receive more information about any activities or programs, contact the Office of Residence Life in 260 Stanley Hall at 335-3700.
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