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Resident Assistants (RA)
What is a Resident Assistant?
Carroll College Resident Assistants (RAs) aid the Department of Residential Life & Housing in supporting and fostering the holistic development of each resident through relationships, programming, and community accountability. The residential experience is based on respect for self and for others, in alignment with the mission and values of Carroll College. The RA is responsible as a member of the Residential Life & Housing staff for ensuring and upholding the code of conduct listed in the Student Handbook of Carroll College. This position requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.
Meet the 2024-2025 Resident Assistants!
Thinking about being an RA?
Here are some of the minimum requirements of being an RA!
- Have at least 1 semester of collegiate on-campus residential living experience.
- Hold at minimum a 2.5 Grade Point Average at Carroll College.
- Be enrolled as a student at Carroll College with a maximum of 18 credits per semester and a minimum of 12 credits per semester. More credits may be taken with the permission of the supervising Area Coordinator and the Director of Residential Life & Housing.
- Have no more than 20 hours of extracurricular/outside commitments per week for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Apply by January 31, 2025!
Guadalupe Hall has 7 resident floors and each of them has both an RA and a Peer Minister (PM) to help provide support and guidance as you enter your first year of college.
RA's stationed here understand the importance of providing a welcoming and inclusive community to our first years who are just starting out their college career. Every RA has at least one year of being in the residence halls, so they understand being on campus and what resources are available to students.
St. Charles has 6 residential floors, each with a RA and a Peer Minister (PM) assigned to them to help support and elevate these residents.
RA's stationed here understand that these residents typically have had one to two years on campus but there is always potential to help a resident find a new resource or a new small group to be apart of.
Trinity Hall has 3 residential floors with two RA's on 1st and 2nd floor and one RA on 3rd floor. These floors typically house juniors and seniors on campus.
RA's stationed here understand that while these residents have been around campus a little longer, there is still potential for connection and community building. RA's are here to provide support and to be a person that their floor can rely on.
Borromeo Hall has 2 residential floors with one RA and two Peer Ministers(PMs) serving here to provide guidance, support and connection.
Borromeo houses all grade levels and the RA's here know that with this variety of people that connection and support is important in a community here.
What is it like being an RA?
How does being an RA make you feel?
"Serving as an RA makes me feel incredibly grateful. It provides me with unique opportunities to assist others and forge meaningful connections that I might not have otherwise had the chance to make. I am thankful for the opportunity to step beyond my comfort zone and support my peers in finding their place here at Carroll. It’s a role that not only allows me to lead, but also enables me to have a positive impact on the experiences of those around me." - Makena Trumbull '27
What is the most rewarding part of being an RA?
"The most rewarding part of being an RA is being able to connect with others, and being able to actively help people is rewarding in itself." - Harlie Jackson '27
"The most rewarding part of being an RA is helping to create a welcoming community at Carroll. We get to work firsthand with new students (in Guadalupe Hall) and guide them throughout their journey and education." - Lauren Tuss '27
Why should others be an RA?
"If you want the chance to gain leadership experience, contribute to a supportive community, or develop interpersonal skills, you should consider being an RA. For me, the housing scholarship takes a big weight off my shoulders and I'm glad to have had this professional experience. If you're interested, take a look at the position description and see if it sounds right for you." - Andrew Denegar '25
" Others should consider becoming RAs because the role challenges them in so many meaningful ways—whether it's managing a demanding workload, improving organizational and communication skills, stepping up to take on greater responsibility, or simply being the person to initiate connections. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, but being an RA encourages personal growth, helping people confront their weaknesses and often transforming them into strengths." - Makena Trumbull '27