Branchesof Belonging
2024ResidentialEducation
StudentLeaderTraining
OverviewforProfessionalStaff
PreparedbyAssociateDeanOrlandoT.White,MPA
August16,2024
Welcome
• Reviewofouraward-winningtraining
• 2024IntegratedLearningawardfromVPSA
• Wesharethoseaccolades
• Whenoneofuswins,weallwin!(Youknow,likethe Olympics)
• I appreciate everyone's work that pours into SLT to make it a success!
• Questions(Q&A)
• attheendplease
Whatthis [presentation] ISandwhatthis [presentation] isNOT
• ThisISanoverview–broadstrokestogivea grounding.
• ThisisNOTaday-by-daybreakdownofthe entireschedule.
• We’veattemptedaday-by-daybreakdownof theentireschedule,butwealwaysrunoutof time.
• Thefullschedulewasprovidedtoyouthis morning.
• Y’allaregrownandwetrustyou.
• YourNPDwillfindtimetogiveaday-by-day breakdownoftheentireschedule.
• Havingthisoverviewnow,(similartoour overviewbeforeSelection)frees-uptimefor morecontentduringourannualkick-off meeting(takingplaceonMonday).
• Inthefuture,thegoalistogivethisoverview inJune.
What’sNew, What’sNotNew,and What’sSlightlyDifferent?
• NotNew:We’rehuge.
• Thisisnothyperbolewith474student leaders
• NotNew:Philosophy
• Week1=Macro
• Week2=Micro
• NotNew:Perennial challenges
• Nothing isautomated
• MuchofSLTdevelopmentismanually triggered
• Thingshappenwhenwehavetimetositdownandmakethem happen
• NotNew=Attendance tracking inCampusGroups,download thatapp
• NotNew=Ourstudent population
• Busy, overcommitted, overconfident
• Theydonotbelieve theyneedanytraining (andyettheyadvocate formoretraining)
• “We’re hired because we already demonstrate these skills”
• Students feelforcedtobehere
• TheyloveBCDs(anything thatismock/simulation/role playand NOTalecture orPowerPoint)
• ThiswillALWAYS bethecase
• NotNew=Content-wise: getstraight tothepoint, themajority ofour students donotbelievethey needalotofcontext.
What’sNew, What’sNotNew,and What’sSlightlyDifferent?
• New:ePluribus
• Constructivedialogue
• New:InpersonQPRdebrief
• New:Oneadditional dayoftraining
• TrainingendsonaFridayandnotThursday, celebrationisaFridaylunchandnotaThursday dinner.
• Morecontent
• Studentsneedtorealizethatiftheyadvocatefor moretraining,doingsowillrequiremoreoftheirtime
• Moretraining=moreresponsibilities
• IfRAsdonotfeeltheyarepaidenough,they shouldnotbeadvocatingformoretrainingand thereforemoreresponsibilities.
What’sNew, What’sNotNew,and What’sSlightlyDifferent?
• SlightlyDifferent:Blockscheduling byhousetypeinsteadofby neighborhood.
• BlockschedulingforWeek1 only.Sigh.
• Accommodateforunder-staffing
Assessment& DataPoints
• Severaldatapoints
• GoogleFeedbackForm
• FormalSLTsurveyforstudents(lowparticipation/lowresponse rate)
• ~10%
• FormalSLTsurveyforprofessionalstaff(lowparticipation/low responserate)
• 5CCs
• 4RDs
• 2GRAs
• 1NPD
• “GalleryWalk”responsesfromResEdProStaffQuarterlyMeetingin October2023
• Studentleadertraininghadthemostresponsesfrom professionalstaffcomparedtoanyotherfunctionalarea surveyedforResEd.
• RSLAfeedback,reflectionexerciseandthenongoingfeedback
• GettingtoKnowYouForm
• Apprehensiveaspectsoftherole=conflict
• ExitSurveyfeedback
• SeveralreferencestoSLT
• ExitSurvey
• Questions
• 6questionstotal-intendedtobeverybrief
• IDSpecificHouse
Assessment& DataPoints
• Whichofthefollowingbestdescribesyourreasonfornotcontinuing?
• Graduation
• StudyAbroad
• LOA
• Notre-appointed/currentlyinpost-match
• Job/roledissatisfaction
• Other(Pleasespecify)
• Pleasebrieflydescribeoneofyourfavoritememorieswhileservinginthis role.
• PleasebrieflydescribeoneortwowaysResidentialEducationcanimprove thestudentleaderexperience.
• Inthefuture,doyouanticipatereflectingonyourtimeasaResidential Educationstudentleaderasmorepositiveornegative?
• 5Pointscale:ExtremelyPositive,MostlyPositive,Neutral,MostlyNegative, ExtremelyNegative
• WouldyourecommendastudentleaderroleinResidentialEducationto futureundergraduates?
• YES,NO(forcedchoice)
• Anythingelseyou’dliketoshare?
• (Technicallythe7thquestionandthatquestionwasoptional)
Assessment& DataPoints
• ExitSurvey
• 35%responserate
• Thatisnotgreat,butthatisgoodforus(ResEd)
• 44%ofstudentsnotcontinuingduetograduation (ineligibility)
• 92%ofrespondentssaid“Yes,theywould recommendbeingaResEdstudentleaderto futureundergraduates.”
• 10individualsresponded“NO,theywouldNOT recommendbeingastudentleadertofuture undergraduates”
• 1fromGinkgo
• 3fromHyperion
• 2fromMagnolia
• 1fromOlive
• 2fromRedwood
• 1fromSequoia
• 1studentfromOliveresponded andstated:their recommendationwhetherornottobeastudentleaderwould depend ontheirspecifichousetype.
• ExitSurvey
• Themes
• Financeclarity
• Training(withoutprompt)-perception ofoveralleffectiveness
• MOREBCDs:simulation/roleplay/mockexercise
• Foreverandalways
• RFexpectations
• Askingforresourcesthatliterally exist:student supportguide, Canvas,Intranet
• “Emma Hartung has been great in the last few months (since taking over for us). Also, we need a better sense of our money in the fall for all three quarters.”AspenRA
• “Thank you for the past 3 years, I really enjoyed my time as an RA on campus.”-LeesRA
• “Being an RA was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” -MagnoliaRA
Assessment& DataPoints
Classrooms/ Locations
• Requestweremadeearlierintheyear
• Impactsonotherdepartments
• Consistency
• Limitations
• Size
• Auditoriumonly
• Wehavetoworkwithwhatisavailable
• Classroomissues:Thermostat/IT/Locked out
• Workorderorcallclassroomsupport
• LBREOpsCenter650-723-2281
• NPDfeedbackincorporated
• Thankyou!
• ClassroomsavailableonFriday,August30th (orcheck25Live)
Responsibilities byRole
(snapshot;notallencompassing)
NeighborhoodProgramDirector(NPD)
• Attendedfourplanningmeetings:June11, July9,August6,August13
• Backfillwherewehavevacancies
• Ensurelearningoutcomesareachieved
• Visioningandleadershipfortheir neighborhoods
• Budgetaryoversightfortheirarea
• Balanceboththestudentexperienceandthat oftheirprofessionalstaff
• Tracktrainingoversightforoneofthe8tracks
• Dailyrecapemail
• Attendancereconciliation
Responsibilities byRole
(snapshot;notallencompassing)
ResidentDirectors(RD)
• FrontandCenter!
• Co-lead,Leadstudentsupportsessions
• Studentslearnitfromthosewhoare providingthatsupportthroughoutthe year.
Responsibilities byRole
(snapshot;notallencompassing)
CommunityCoordinators(CC)
• Financeupdatesandtraining
• Canvasupdatesforfinanceelements
• HowandWhyWeProgram
• “LevelsofBelonging”Support
Responsibilities byRole
(snapshot;notallencompassing)
NeighborhoodProgramCoordinators(NPC)
• FinanceandHowandWhyweProgram input/support
• Behind-the-scenesSLTsupportwithAssociate DirectorTerrySmith
• Nametags,shirts,icecreamsocial, appreciationcelebration
Responsibilities byRole
(snapshot;notallencompassing)
Associate Directors/CentralStaff
• Namebadgedesign
• Professionalphotos/groupphoto
• Video
• “DayintheLifeofanRA”collab with UniversityCommunications
• SocialMedia
• Webpageupdates
Reminders
• DownloadCampusGroupsApp(sameaslastyear)
• DelayedResponse(Auto-Responder)inOutlook
• August30–September13
• ForNeighborhoodTeams:
• GettingtoKnowYouData
• Downloadandgivetoyourhouse leadership
• Donotworryaboutresponsesfrom studentswhodidnotcompleteit
Questions
Q&A