Fishbowl PP

1. P R E S E N T A T I O N B Y R Y A N I O C C O
Life in a Fishbowl

2. Learning Outcomes
 To bring attention to new and returning staff about
what a "life in the fishbowl" is all about.
 Help RAs understand the serious implications of
actions by themselves or others.
 Explain to staff that as members of the members of
the university community, they are held to a higher
standard called "student leader".

3. Overview
 Unique to Resident Assistants
 Live where you work
 People are always watching you
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=KAh9FJTawyc

4. What does the fishbowl mean to you?
 Returners
 Past experiences?
 New Staff
 Other similar roles

5. What will change?
 Your life will become important
to many
 People notice decisions
 Positive and Negative
 Role model

6. The Power of Influence
 Constantly aware of your actions
 Lead by example
 Through behaviors YOU can exert
influence on residents

7. “Celebrity” Effect
 Always a resident assistant
 Decisions are magnified
 Ripple effect
 Credibility can be damaged

8. Example

9. Social Media
 Represent the department
and the university
 Residents will find things
 Review your online life
 Google search

10. Conclusion
 The “fish bowl” is real!
 Need to become more aware of your
actions
 Actions impact more than just you