Resident Assistants
RA Activity Planning

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On-Campus Resources
Web Resources

As an RA, activity planning can be one of the best and most fun parts of your job, but it can also be one of the most frustrating if you don't have the right resources or plan ahead.

The Activity Planning Resource Packet, the Residence Life Resource Center (RLRC) and your Senior Staff are here to help!

On-Campus Resources

The Stonewall Center is available to provide RAs with resources for issues pertinent to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community on campus. These resources include educational and cultural programming, information and referral services, and a Speakers Bureau. In addition, The Stonewall Center offers free posters and safe zone stickers to all RAs on campus.

Web Resources

In addition to your local resources, you can also use the World Wide Web to help you with activity planning. The following are a few websites that you may find helpful.

Residentassistant.com
This is a resource site for housing staff. You will find programming ideas, advice and information, fun content as well as opportunities to connect with other RAs and professionals.

RAsource
This resident assistant resource site is maintained by Western Illinois University. You will find information on programming, leadership development, fun and creative staff stuff and much more...

ResLife.Net (Resident Assistants)
ResLife.Net offers information and services about the college and residential experience to housing professionals, resident assistants, students and parents.

Paper Clip Communications Online
This website specializes in serving the informational needs of student development professionals through various print and online products. The site also provides free content areas that highlight some of the information found within their publications.

CIA World Factbook
This is an excellent general resource to find information on over 100 countries.  Each report includes details like country size, maps, political systems, major industries, birth/death/literacy rates, etc.