Western Connecticut State University Housing and Residence Life
Dear RA  and ARM re-applicant:

RA qualifications to Reapply:
 Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for RAs.
 Availability to work for entire contract year
 Favorable Performance Evaluation from current supervisor(s).
 Positive attitude demonstrated throughout the year related to position, RA/ARM staff, and supervisors, as well as an RA's commitment to the position demonstrated throughout the year.

ARM qualifications to Reapply:
 Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher for ARMs.
 Availability to work for entire contract year
 Favorable Performance Evaluation from current supervisor(s).
 Positive attitude demonstrated throughout the year related to position, RA/ARM staff, and supervisors, as well as an ARM’s commitment to the position demonstrated throughout the year.
 
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Portfolio Information:
The Reapplication Portfolio is a requirement for all current RAs seeking rehire for next year. The purpose of the portfolio is to showcase your accomplishments and goals, and to give you an opportunity to speak with a panel about why you should be rehired. Reflections on current year and prior spring are acceptable. A complete portfolio will be contained in a one-inch binder or smaller. You are encouraged but not required to use page protectors and dividers. It must include:
 Résumé
 Samples of your program planning and evaluation forms.
 A few pictures of your bulletin boards, programs, staff events, etc.
 Newsletters, flyers and other advertising or communication tools.
 Personal notes or portions of evaluations from your residents or supervisor.
 Demonstrations of your ability to think critically and problem solve.
 Any additional items that relate to your RA performance this year!

Portfolios will be presented individually to the rehire panel, which will include RD’s. The presentation will consist of 5-10 minutes of the candidate speaking about their RA or ARM experience and using the portfolio to show highlights, and 5-10 minutes of question/answer with the rehire panel. The presentation may not exceed 10 minutes. The presenter is not required to read or show each page.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Did the candidate come prepared to speak about their position and why they’d like to return?
• Did the candidate use their portfolio to help support their candidacy?
• Does the portfolio include all parts (résumé, application form, personal statement and documentation from this year)?
• Is the portfolio neat, clear, organized, and creative?
• Is it a good representation of the candidate’s work this year?
• Does it provide examples of leadership, teamwork and role modeling?

Portfolios are due on the date of your interview.

If you would like to see a copy of the full RA or ARM Contract or have any questions please contact Ayanna Bledsoe bledsoea@wcsu.edu or Samantha DiFalco difalcos@wcsu.edu.

All best wishes as you go through this process,

Ayanna Bledsoe/Samantha DiFalco
Co-Chairs, RA/ARM Selection Committee
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Name *
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Male or Female *
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Student ID Number *
Campus Address *
Home Address *
Telephone *
Cell Phone number *
References *
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Anticipated Date of Graduation *
Position applied for *
Where are you currently working? *
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES *
List the commitments, such as co-ops, internships, nursing, student teaching, sports team, job, clubs/organizations, and other obligations you currently participate or plan to participate in next Spring. Make sure to specify what the weekly time commitment for each activity will be.
Please write a letter to the RD staff telling us about your recent year as an RA or ARM. Please answser the following questions in your letter (they do not have to be answered in any particular order) *
 Why do you want to be rehired as an RA or ARM,  What are some positve and challenging experiences you have had this year; how did you handle these situations, What did you contribute to the departmwnts C.U.L.T.U.R.E. initiative this year, What building do you feel you are best suited for and why, .ARM only- what have you contributed to the academic environment of your residence hall community .  
Academic Resource Mentors and Resident Assistants are students who have had a positive experience as a member of a Residence Hall community and seek to give this experience to others.  Please put together a portfolio of your current years experience as an HRL staff memeber( please include: publicty, program planners, door decs, resume, and anyhting else you would like to share with us)
PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU TO YOUR INTERVIEW
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Disclaimer:  
If you are offered a position with the Department of Housing and Residence Life for the 2013-2013 academic year it is contingent upon a final verification of your transcript and judicial standing.

Your request for building/room placement is not guaranteed.  The Housing and Residence Life Department reserves the right to place RAs and ARMs where the need is and where an individual’s skills are best utilized as determined by the Central Staff.  

If you are currently receiving financial aid and/or plan to be next semester, there is a possibility your aid will be affected if you receive the RA or ARM position. Please see the Financial Aid Office to investigate your circumstances
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