The RA training this year will be conducted primarily online using Blackboard due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The training will take place over 5 weeks starting on August 5th, with weekly content to be completed by Sundays at midnight. RAs are expected to complete all tasks intentionally and can work at their own pace, but must finish by the weekly deadlines. Updates provided include important arrival dates for students and the start of classes. RAs are encouraged to ask questions and choose a positive attitude during the virtual training period.

1. “Pop” on in for RA Training
Expectations and Introducing What’s New in 2020

2. Well… this was not what we were expecting!
• We miss you all so much!
• RA Training is such a crucial time to build relationships within your
new staff and to learn about your role on campus and within the
residence halls
• Let’s meet the ProStaff

3. Fall 2020 Training is Going Digital
• The Why
• This year we are going to be doing majority of our fall training online
using Blackboard
• 5 weeks with content to be completed
• Starts Monday and due by Sunday at midnight CST
• Progression will be tracked and noted

4. Expectations for Training
• All tasks must be completed by midnight CST on Sunday
• You may work ahead and at your own pace
• Complete all tasks with intentional thought and value
• Choose your attitude
• Ask questions
• Have Fun!

5. Updates
• Important Dates
• OPTIONAL Move In: August 1st-August 3rd
• Mandatory Move In: August 4th
• First Day of Training: August 5th (Meals Start)
• First Year Students Arrival: August 11th-12th
• Upper Classmen Arrival: August 14th-August
16th
• Classes Begin: August 17th
• Halton
• 4th RC
• Director of the Center for
Student Engagement?
• Contract Addendum?
• Programming

6. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

7. Team Time!