This resolution recognizes that Jahvae Giddens has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the Resident Advisor position over the past year. It notes that he has successfully managed administrative tasks, developed communication, organizational and public speaking skills by creating hall programs, developed mediation and conflict resolution skills in advising students, and participated in leadership training. The resolution states that Jahvae has demonstrated leadership skills by managing a floor of 40 residents and being responsible for building safety and security, and has developed retention programs around diversity, substance abuse and academics to promote community building.

1. Statement of Resolution
For Resident Advisors
Regarding
Jahvae Giddens
PREAMBLE: The Office of Housing and Residence Life recognizes that an effective and successful Resident
Advisor is one who understands the importance of their role as a part of a larger team. The role of a Resident
Advisor serves as a stepping stone into both professional and personal development and promotes strong
leadership. The Resident Advisor position helps to develop and nurture a strong work ethic, confidence, pride
and professionalism.
WHEREAS, Jahvae has successfully managed administrative tasks including room condition reports,
maintenance requests, incident reports, the room change process and policy enforcement.
WHEREAS, he has successfully developed written and oral communication skills and utilized organizational
and public speaking skills to create and present hall programs to educate residents about critical issues.
WHEREAS, he has successfully developed mediation and conflict resolution skills and has provided
paraprofessional advising and counseling to students in need;
WHEREAS, he has successfully developed leadership skills by participating in leadership training and regular
staff development and in-service trainings to enhance job knowledge and improve performance.
WHEREAS, his leadership skills are further demonstrated by her responsibility for managing a floor of
approximately 40 residents and being responsible for the safety and security of the building and the residents
when on duty;
WHEREAS, he has developed and conducted programs on diversity, substance abuse, personal development,
relationships, security, and academic performance in addition to other retention focused educational, social and
diversity programming to promote community building and inclusion.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Jahvae Giddens has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the
Resident Advisor position and duties and responsibilities therein. ISSUED on the 5th day of May, 2015.
VERIFIED BY:
Cynthia Redfearn, Associate Director
Housing and Residence Life
One University Drive
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Office of Housing and
Residence Life
Belk Hall 119
910-775-4253