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ResEdChat by Roompact
Roompact's ResEdChat is a variety show of presentations, interviews, and webinars on issues of importance to college and university residence life professionals. Learn about new trends in the field of residential education, innovations in student housing, and hear from some of the experts in our field. Join the conversation at #ResEdChat.
Episodes
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 204: Practical Supervision: Incorporating Fitness And Exercise To Build Teams And Support Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Paul sits down with Sophia Muta to discuss ways to approach supervision to ensure staff members are taking care of…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 203: The “I Don’t Get Paid Enough for This” Moments
Ever feel like, “I don’t get paid enough for this”? In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we dive into the unexpected, stressful, and sometimes chaotic…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 202: Why Marginalized Students’ Success Isn’t Just the Cultural Center’s Job
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join host Noah and Eric Anglero, Director of the LGBT Center at UPenn as they talk about multicultural centers…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 201: Data, Risk, and Trust: Working With Your AVP
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Dr. Catherine LaRoche, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement at Western Kentucky…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 200: Developing A Learning-Centric Mindset In Residence Life Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez to dig into how to cultivate a learning-centric mindset amongst…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 199: “The Residents You Don’t See”
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we’re joined by Alyssa Fisher, a seasoned professional in residence life with a strong understanding of resident…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 198: Helping Your AVP Advocate for Housing!
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Dr. Heather French, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at San José State University…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 197: The Next Generation of Student Affairs Professionals
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join host Noah and students Chi Truong and Emma Elson as they reflect on their experience at the NextGen Institute and…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 196: Beyond Roommate Agreements: Building Student Staff Confidence in Mediating Conflict
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul Brown sits down with Roompact Blogger Cohort member, Jordan Dedrick, to discuss her research into RA and…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 195: Why People Come to You (And What They Really Need)
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we explore one of the most meaningful parts of being an RA with Iyanna Williams and her experience on this topic…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 194: Finding Joy in the Workplace: Sustaining Yourself in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join Noah and Taylor Hogan as they talk about joy. Being in a caring field can take its toll. Residence Life staff are…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 193: Beyond Push Through – Rethinking Burnout in Housing
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Demarcus Merritt, Sr., Assistant Director of Residence Life at George Mason University, on how…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 192: Graduate Student Transitions, Socio-Emotional Learning, Taking Charge Of Your Professional Development (and Pizza Hut)
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with a member of the Roompact Blog Cohort, Matthew Inman, to discuss a wide range of topics from…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 191: “The RA Social Life”
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we discuss the unique challenge that comes with the RA and student staff role: balancing being a community leader while…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 190: Supervision & Student Development – Let’s Talk About Student Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Siobhàn Anderson-Judkins as they talk about student staff supervision. Student…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 189: Human First – Boundaries, Growth, and Leadership in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Sarah Leahy, Associate Director of Campus Life for Residence Life and Housing at Dickinson…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 188: Assessment Candy – Simple Actions You Can Take
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow Natasha Monteith to discuss simple actions departments, supervisors, and…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 187: Behind the Scenes: Working With Your Team
In this episode of Roompact's RA*EdChat, we go behind the scenes of residence life to explore how strong staff relationships shape the RA experience. “Behind…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 186: So, You Want to Be In ResLife? Let’s Talk About the Job Search
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest DJ Harris-Sumrall as they talk about the job search. Whether you love it or hate…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 185: The Value of a Different Perspective – The Journey into Residential Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Taj Julien, Residence Hall Director at the University of Connecticut, to discuss entering…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 184: Does ResLife Have A Copy-Paste Culture? How Do We Survive Pendulum Swings?
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow, Erin Simpson, to discuss how residence life departments can find a secure…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 183: More Than Just Decorations – Door Decs & Bulletin Boards That Engage
Door decorations and bulletin boards are more than check-the-box tasks; they are often the first impression residents have of their community. In this episode…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 182: Housing and Identity: Strategies for Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Students
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest, Dr. April Callis, as they talk about strategies for supporting trans and…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 181: Not Everyone Starts Here: Entering Housing from Another Profession
In this episode of ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Desmond Thomas, Meeting Logistics Coordinator for AME Church, to explore what it’s like to enter housing…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 180: What Holds Us Back From Good Assessment – And How To Break Through
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul Brown sits down with 2026 Roompact Fellow, Amanda Knerr to talk about assessment in residence life…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 179: Keys, Carts, & Closing Conversations – Mastering Move-Out
This episode of RA*Chat features insights from Tim Turner, offering advice to help RAs navigate move-out with confidence and care. From handling damage-related…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 178: Cripping Distress in Residence Halls – Applying Crip Theory to Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest, Emily Abrams, Assistant Director of Dow STEM Scholars at Michigan State…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 177: Supporting Neurodiversity through Mentorship
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we welcome Dr. Shirley O'Brien, Foundation Professor for the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 176: Reflections on a Career in Housing – What Matters, What Changed, and What’s Next
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Aaron Lucier, Interim Director of Housing & Residential Life at the University of South…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 175: Flipped Residence Halls – Resident Learning, Restorative Practices, and Campus Dialogue
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Kaleigh Mrowka, to discuss student learning and curriculum…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 174: Crisis at 2 AM: Decision-Making When It Counts
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, join Da Zhane’ Sinclair for advice when everything goes wrong in the middle of the night, and how you respond. This…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 173: The Lost Art of the Door Dec: Exploring Residence Life Traditions
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Pamela Ianiro, Area Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati, as they talk…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 172: Breaking The Circular Cycle – The 3C Framework for Residence Life Practice
In this special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we have a rebroadcast from one of our more recent webinars. We started our monthly webinar series back in…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 171: A Beautiful Challenge: The Shift from Hall Director to Mid-Level Leadership
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Ryan Taylor-Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Learning and Assessment at CSU Monterey Bay, to…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 170: Student-Centered Design Versus Administrator-Centered Design for Student with Erin Long
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Erin Long, to discuss all things co-curricular learning…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 169: When It’s More Than a Roommate Issue: Navigating Conflict, Care, and Crisis
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we sit down with Jose Rivera to break down how to distinguish typical roommate conflict from situations that require…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 168: Communication, Conflict, and Compromise: Navigating Conflict in the Halls
In this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Keresa Murray, Resident Director at Ohio University as they talk about navigating conflict…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 167: Connecting and Staying Engaged Within Your Network
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Jas chats with Sydney Rigdon, Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life at Transylvania University. They…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 166: Money Matters for Live-In Professionals
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Jennifer Pridemore, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, for a practical and compassionate…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 165: Beyond the Bulletin Board: Meaningful Engagement in the Mid-Semester Slump
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we we are joined by Marcus Zacarias (UC Berkeley) to solve the puzzle of low attendance and low energy. The secret? It…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 164: Creating Communities of Belonging: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students
On this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Ben Williams as they talk about the needs of residential LGBTQIA+ students and the role of…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 163: Supporting Student Staff Well-Being with McKenzie Howard
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator Mckenzie Howard at Eastern Kentucky University will share what's proven to be best…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 162: What Mentorship Can Look Like in Housing with Leya Deickman
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by her mentee, Leya Deickman, Associate Director of Residence Life at William & Mary, for an…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 161: The Spring Reset: Re-Energizing Your Community After Break
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, it's a post-break reset for RAs focused on rebuilding momentum, re-establishing expectations, and reconnecting with…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 160: Advice for Leading with Vulnerability with Katie Munshaw
In this first episode of the year, guest host Dustin Ramsdell speaks with Katie Munshaw to wrap up our episodes featuring the 2025 blogging team. They discuss…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 159: Preparing for a Lateral Job Transition with Tamarah Humphreys
In this final episode of the year, guest host Dustin Ramsdell speaks with Tamarah Humphreys about making lateral moves in your career. She details the reasons…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 158: Helping RAs Develop Career Readiness with Alexis Karakas
For this week's episode of ResEdChat, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Alexis Karakas about her experience helping her student staff members understand…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 157: Advice for Success in Early Career Positions with Madison Vasich
In this week's episode, guest host Dustin Ramsdell spoke with Madison Vasich, a current Roompact blogger from the University of Montana to get her reflections…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 156: Navigating Internal Job Transitions with Katie Steele
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Katie Steele, a current Roompact blogger from the Seattle University about how best to…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 155: From Res Life to Real Life: Career Prep Before the Ball Drops
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, join us for an insightful conversation with Dwayne Peterson as we delve beyond traditional resume tips to explore the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep. 154: Reflecting on Moving to Mid-Level with Ashley Unmacht
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Ashley Unmacht, a current Roompact blogger from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 153: Critically Conscious Supervision: Working With Graduate Students of Color
On this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Jess Castaneda, Resident Director at Tulane University, as they talk about critically…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 152: Leading & Belonging: The Role of Culture among Housing & Residence Life Teams
On this episode with Lauren Mountain, Director of Housing & Residence Life at Bridgewater State University, we will dive into the impact of creating a…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 151: From Meetings to Meaning: Rethinking How We Come Together
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal talks with Kristen Rollins about how gatherings and various forms of communication in residence life can move…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 150: Winter is Coming: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead
As the semester winds down and winter break approaches, in this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat Dr. Asha Jones guides listeners through the essential practice of…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 149: Supporting Academic Success Through Connection, Not Just Curriculum with Abby Groth
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Abby Groth, a current Roompact blogger from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 148: Ghost Stories, Community Building, & Leadership Development In Residence Halls
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah and guest Evelyn Mendlowitz, Resident Director at Miami University of Ohio, to talk about ghost…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 147: Connecting the Dots: Building a Professional Network
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, with Bernard Nichols, Assistant Director of Student Conduct at Johns Hopkins University, we explore the importance of…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 146: The Main Event: Fun, Care, and Culture in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal talks with DeVante Parker from UC Berkeley about why fun isn’t optional—it’s essential. From wrestling…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 145: Scary Situations: Handling Policy Violations with Grace
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, Learn how to address conflict with confidence and compassion while building genuine accountability on your floor. Turn…