COMMUNITY RA training

Community BuildingRA TRAINING: August 2015Presented by: Jake Ames – Senior Resident Assistant

Beth Moriarty – Director of Residence Life & Housing

What is Community?

A group of people . . . • who live in close proximity• who share a common bond• who are different yet similar• who interact with one another• who share the same concerns• who share traditions• with a sense of belonging• who know one another

What is Development?

Development is . . . • growth• change• learning • experiences• a process• accomplishment• success• failure

What is Community Development?

Community Development is . . . • getting to know one another• programming• mutual respect• working through differences• respect for self, others & the environment• involvement• living up to standards

COMMUNITY CONCEPT #1

Familiarity, interaction and acquaintanceship exists

among members of a community


Contributions and achievements of community members are recognized and

rewarded.


Mutual expectations exist among members. Members understand

the expectation of other communities within the hall.


There exists a means of making and carrying out community

decisions.


Community members understand and accept their personal

responsibilities as members of that community.


Community members are familiar with procedures,

policies, and regulations of their community.


There exists formal and informal means for resolving interpersonal

and intergroup conflicts.


Community members are aware of the facilities, services, and activities available to them.


There exists a formal means of providing programs and activities to

meet the personal, social, recreational and educational interests of the community


Community members respect and enhance the physical environment of the total

community.

ACTIVITY TIMESo how are YOU

going to build YOUR

community?

FINAL THOUGHTS,

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

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