Community Builder Research Paper

As a resident assistant you are tasked with the roles of being a community builder, policy enforcer, campus resource, crisis responder, and a problem solver. Balancing these roles can be difficult, but the way to balance them is to connect them. Being a community builder does not always mean attending big events, it could mean engaging with residents , accompany them to dinner, walk to class together, or even just hanging out with residents and showing them they have someone on campus they can reach out to. Being a community builder also goes along with being a problem solver.
Being a problem solver means finding the resolution to anything that residents, friends, or even other RA’s may have. But being a problem solver does not always mean conflicts, it could also mean helping them solve problems with academics by giving them resources on campus such as the library, the writing center and tutoring center. If I can not find the resolution to any problem that is brought to my attention I can direct them to other resources or a higher authority that may be able to help them further. Being a community builder also comes with it’s fair share of problems, so finding ways to solve the problem brings the community closer. It brings the community closer because if they …show more content…
Being a policy enforcer is making it safe for students on campus, and communicate with your supervisor about any and all crisis that has occured, or any policy you have enforced. Being a crisis responder isn't always about a medical crisis it can be about a roommate crisis, family problems or someone having suicidal thought. As a RA I may come across situation where I may have to enforce policy. For example if a RA responds to a noise complaint that has turned into a party with underage drinking and notice someone is unconscious I would enforce policy, reach out to my superiors and call campus police. This is how I would balance all 5