Resident Adviser - Revision history

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Jodessky at 21:53, 30 January 2013

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160.39.190.216 at 09:11, 4 March 2011

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Admin: Reverted edits by Meb429 (Talk); changed back to last version by 98.217.207.185

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Reverted edits by Meb429 (Talk); changed back to last version by 98.217.207.185

Meb429 at 20:46, 18 January 2010

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98.217.207.185 at 23:42, 10 August 2008

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Jiabao at 21:29, 3 May 2008

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Absentminded at 23:50, 24 March 2007

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 It's advisable to talk to current RAs to get tips re application. They have great advice on everything from the application process to where you might want to work as an RA.
-==Apply==
+==External links==
-[[How to apply to be a Resident Adviser]]
+[http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/RA Columbia Resident Adviser Website]
 [[Category:Housing]]
 [[Category:Campus jobs]]

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-A '''Resident Adviser''' (also spelled '''Advisor''') or '''RA''' is a student charged with supervising students living in a set of rooms in a [[residence hall]]. RAs get free housing to do this. RA duties include:
+A '''Resident Adviser''' (also spelled '''Advisor''') or '''RA''' is a student charged with supervising students living in a set of rooms in a [[residence hall]]. RAs get free housing to do this.
 * sorting out [[Room Condition Reports]]
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 * create floor programming
-Until 2007-2008, Columbia RAs had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RAs during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
+==How to apply to be an RA==
-RAs at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RAs have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow."
+NB: Until 2007-2008, Columbia RAs had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RAs during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
-== Famous RAs ==
+If you meet the requirements, the application process is as follows:
-* [[Brian Corridan]] [http://columbia.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200368182]
+It's advisable to talk to current RAs to get tips re application. They have great advice on everything from the application process to where you might want to work as an RA.
 ==Apply==

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 * work with the [[CA]] for area-wide programs
 * create floor programming
 Until 2007-2008, Columbia RAs had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RAs during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
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 * [[Brian Corridan]] [http://columbia.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200368182]
 [[Category:Housing]]
 [[Category:Campus jobs]]

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 * create floor programming
-Until 2007-2008, Columbia RA's had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RA's during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
+[[How to apply to be a Resident Adviser]]
-RA's at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RA's have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow."
+Until 2007-2008, Columbia RAs had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RAs during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
 == Famous RAs ==

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 * sorting out [[Room Condition Reports]]
 * fighting the noble war on drugs, tobacco, and in first year dorms, alcohol (or looking the other way and generally not caring much about it at all)
 * being in charge of the vacuum cleaner
-* work with the [[CPA]] for area-wide programs
+* work with the [[CA]] for area-wide programs
 Until 2007-2008, Columbia RA's had to be juniors or seniors. The [[Office of Residential Programs]] began considering freshmen to serve as RA's during their sophomore year for the first time in 2006-2007. Barnard ResLife had initiated the practice years in advance.
-RA's at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RA's have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow." The indescribably poor reasoning skills that go into this logic should be expected from Columbia administrators.
+RA's at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RA's have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow."
 == Famous RAs ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:29, 3 May 2008
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−	A '''Resident Adviser''' or '''RA''' is a student charged with supervising students living in a set of rooms in a [[residence hall]]. RAs get free housing to do this. RA duties include:	+	A '''Resident Adviser''' (also spelled '''Advisor''') or '''RA''' is a student charged with supervising students living in a set of rooms in a [[residence hall]]. RAs get free housing to do this. RA duties include:

	* sorting out [[Room Condition Reports]]		* sorting out [[Room Condition Reports]]

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	RA's at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RA's have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs\|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow." The indescribably poor reasoning skills that go into this logic should be expected from Columbia administrators.		RA's at Columbia are a mixed bag. Some are awesome, others are highly questionable choices for the position. Some RA's have suggested that [[Office of Residential Programs\|Residential Programs]] actually hires unqualified candidates with the reasoning that the position will "help them grow." The indescribably poor reasoning skills that go into this logic should be expected from Columbia administrators.
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		+	Summer RA's are hired directly by [[Housing Services]].

	== Famous RAs ==		== Famous RAs ==