What are an RA and an RD, and what is the difference?
RA stands for Resident Assistant. An RA is a full-time student in a leadership position in the residence halls. The primary role of an RA is to build a sense of community among his or her assigned residents, serve as a resource and support to residents, and to assist in the spiritual and personal development of residents. Your RA will plan activities and programs throughout the school year that are designed to aid in your social, spiritual, and life skills development. An RA is on duty in each residence hall from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every day during the academic year for emergencies or other student concerns. RD stands for Resident Director. An RD is a professional staff member employed full-time by the College. He or she lives in an apartment within the residence hall. The primary role of this position is to foster a positive living and learning community among the residents in an assigned residence hall. The Resident Director is responsible for the care of all individuals and acti
RA stands for Resident Assistant. An RA is a full-time student in a leadership position in the residence halls. The primary role of an RA is to build a sense of community among his or her assigned residents, serve as a resource and support to residents, and to assist in the spiritual and personal development of residents. Your RA will plan activities and programs throughout the school year that are designed to aid in your social, spiritual, and life skills development. An RA is on duty in each residence hall from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every day during the academic year for emergencies or other student concerns.
