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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 84: Creating Moments of Magic for Roompact Schools with Matt Unger
We have a special episode this week with the return of Roompact's fearless leader, Matt! He joins Dustin to talk about the premise of "magical moments" when it…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 83: The Importance of Living Learning Communities with Chester Miller
This week, Dustin sits down with Chester to explore his background and the impact of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) on the student experience. He also…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 82: 2024 ACUHO-I Internship Reflections with Seferine Baez!
With the start of a new academic year means it is time to say goodbye to another ACUHO-I summer intern at Roompact. As has become tradition here, we welcomed…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 81: Integrating ACUHO-I Standards Into Practice with Dr. Jeanette Zalba
We're pleased to welcome Jeanette to the show this week where she and Dustin discuss the importance and methods of utilizing the ACUHO-I Standards in our…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 80: First Impressions: The Crucial Role of RAs and Campus Partners on Move-in Day with Dr. Andy Johnson
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Andy Johnson, Director for Operations & Outreach at the University of South…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 79: Asking the Question: How Does it Feel to Work Here? with Dr. Erica Alcantara Aros
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Erica Alcantara Aros, Leadership & Workplace Culture Consultant with Mentor Culture…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 78: I was an RA: The Key is Excitement and Belief! with Brittney Henton
In this episode of Roompact’s RA*Chat, Crystal is joined by Brittney Henton, former RA and an Educational Services Representative in schools and libraries, and…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 77: Candid Conversations: Insights from a Black Woman in Housing
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Trinity Brooks, an Assistant Hall Director at Indiana State University, as they discuss the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 76: Looking Ahead to ICA 2024 with Drs. LaFarin Meriwether & DeAndre Taylor
This week we're digging in with LaFarin and DeAndre about what to expect from the upcoming Institute on the Curricular Approach (ICA) happening this October in…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 75: Reflecting on the ACPA Presidency with Heather Shea
We're thrilled to have the one and only Heather Shea on the podcast this week! Heather chats with Dustin about her time as ACPA President this past year…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 74: Supervising a Remote ACUHO-I Intern with Paul Gordon Brown
We welcome Paul back to the show this week to discuss his experience creating and overseeing a remote ACUHO-I internship program at Roompact. He shares his…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 73: Beyond Room and Board: Supporting Students’ Basic Needs
In this episode of ResEdChat, join host Crystal Lay, and Guest Judy Juarez Crawford, Director of Student Basic Needs at University of California-Riverside, as…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 72: Integrating Wellness into a Residential Curriculum with Sean Watson
We're pleased to welcome Sean Watson to the show this week and discuss the purpose and process of implementing a wellness focus to your residential curriculum…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 71: Introducing Our 2024 ACUHO-I Summer Intern, Seferine Baez!
We're honored to be able to have another amazing intern, Seferine, this summer at Roompact. As usual, we wanted to introduce her further to our community with…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 70: Cultivating Connection: Addressing Loneliness in Housing
When we consider the experiences of our on-campus students, our focus revolves around fostering community, facilitating connections, and aiding in transitions…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 69: Exploring White Accountability Groups and Racial Justice in Residence Life with Dr. Kathy Obear
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Kathy Obear, President of the Center for Transformation and Change, to delve into her latest…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 68: Understanding & Supporting Disabled Students On Campus with Ali Martin Scoufiled
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Ali Martin Scoufiled who is completing her doctoral research into the experiences of disabled students on…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 67: Recognizing the Emotions and Support Needed to Successfully Navigate a Student Staff Union Petition with Jean MacKimmie
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Stewart chats with Jean MacKimmie, the Director of Residential Life at University Massachusetts Amherst as they…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 66: Cultivating Community: Sense of Belonging, Wellness, and Connection in Student Living Spaces
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Liz Toombs, a Certified Interior Decorator and Owner of PDR Interiors. Liz shares her thoughts…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 65: “Leadership is an Act”: A Conversation on RAs and Leadership
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, Crystal sits down for an insightful dialogue with Edwin Serrano, a Senior Learning & Development Specialist at the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 64: Utilizing Microsurveys in Residential Education with Paul Gordon Brown
We welcome Paul back as our guest this week to explore the concept of "microsurveys". He explains what they are, how they can be used, and why residential…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 63: The Value of Private-Public Partnerships in Residence Life with Cassandra Acin
Cassie joins the podcast this week to chat with her old friend, Dustin, about her unique professional background as well as her current work at American Campus…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 62: Strategies to Foster Resident Assistant Belonging with Ashtyn Davis
Belonging is important not just for residents, but the student staff who work in the residence halls to create that community and sense of belonging for…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 61: We Have a Place for You! – Getting Involved with Your Regional Housing Organization
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal engages in a conversation with Dr. Brian Moffitt, the Executive Director of Housing and Dining at the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 60: Dr. Amanda Knerr on Creating a Compelling Departmental Vision
We're pleased to welcome Amanda to the show this week to share her thoughts on how best to create a vision for your department that this detailed, relevant…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 59: Dr. Charlie Potts on Re-Engaging Men in Residential Education
We're kicking off the new year with a fascinating episode exploring masculinity and how institutions need to engage and retain men on campus. Charlie speaks…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 58: Justin Mason on Using a Strengths Based Approach in Residence Life
In this final episode of the year, Dustin chats with Justin about his background leveraging the CliftonStrengths assessment to empower student and staff to do…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 57: I was an RA: Community, Connection, and Customer Service
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal engages in a conversation with Emma Rash, who serves as a Security Analyst for a Defense Contractor. Her…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 56: Authenticity, Adaptability, and Support: Having Effective 1:1’s with Student Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal engages in conversation with Camille (Mimi) Sullivan, an Associate Director of Residential Education at Sonoma…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 55: Natasha Monteith on Effective Student Affairs Assessment and Evaluation
Dustin welcomes Natasha, one of our faithful bloggers, to the show this week. She shares her perspective on how student affairs divisions need to approach…
ResEdChat by RoompactRA*Chat Ep 54: I was an RA: Transferable Skills for Life and Career
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal engages in a conversation with Keneise Evans from the University of Iowa, delving into her experiences as a…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 53: Dr. Jeremy Moore on the Dynamics of Off-Campus Student Housing
Dustin chats with Jeremy about the various factors at play currently when it comes to off-campus student housing and how institutions can better support these…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 52: Working Abroad in Student Affairs, Housing, and Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, guest host Stewart Robinette chats with two professionals who are currently working outside the United States at NYU…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 51: Jennifer Watley on Maximizing the HigherEd Graduate Student Experience
This week, Dustin chats with current Roompact blogger Jennifer about her experience as a higher ed graduate student balancing working on campus and her…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 50: Developing A Curricular Approach Mindset
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, it's just the host! Paul Brown walks you through how to cultivate a "curricular mindset" in your residence life work…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 49: Paul Gordon Brown on the Current State of the Curricular Approach
Paul comes back to the podcast again this week to chat with Dustin about the the past, present, and future of the curricular approach in residential education…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 48: Rethinking Residence Life Staff Structures
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Stewart Robinette, who was most recently at The George Washington University and was instrumental in some…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 47: Wimer Alberto on GradGuard & Off-Campus Career Transitions
Dustin welcomes Alberto to the show this week, where they discuss his transition from a campus based position, advice for others considering similar…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 46: Designing Effective Behind Closed Doors (BCDs)
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Dr. Rose Waples, who did research on RAs and crisis and emergency response, specifically looking at the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 45: Jess Robinson on Being a Working Parent in Residence Life
Dustin chats with fellow parent Jess this week about the trials and tribulations of parenthood and how it relates to residence life. Jess speaks to her…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 44: Ardell Sanders & Alex Martinez Preview the 2023 Institute on the Curricular Approach
This week, we're teasing the upcoming Institute on the Curricular Approach (ICA) happening October 22-25 in Long Beach, CA. Dustin chats with co-chairs Ardell…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 43: Understanding NACURH on the Campus, Regional, and National Levels
Caring, dedication, and participation; are the three links that are used to describe how NACURH members work to lead, serve, and create a community on many of…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 42: Jong Youn On How You Can Partner With Roompact To Achieve Your Goals
Dustin digs deeper with Roompact's very own Jong Youn this week to explore more of his role on the team leading our business development efforts. He talks…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 41: Roompact User Spotlight on The College of New Jersey
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we sit down with longtime Roompact software users at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). The staff at TCNJ have been…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 40: Kassidy Giles with ACUHO-I Internship Reflections
As our Summer 2023 ACUHO-I Intern, Kassidy, finishes up her time with us, we wanted to take a moment to check back in with her to see how her time working at…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 39: Using the Doctorate To Amplify the Voices of Students and Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Guest Host Crystal Lay speaks with Drs. Kawanna Leggett and Erik Sorenson, and future Dr. Alvin Mangosing about each…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 38: Roommate Agreements & Managing Conflict
Paul returns to the podcast this week to chat with host Dustin Ramsdell about the fundamentals of roommate agreements and the role they serve in managing…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 37: Understanding the Experiences of Indigenous Students On Campus
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Crystal lay speaks with Nate Armenta from Northern Arizona University about ways that college and university…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 36: Kendra Sherman on Bringing Residence Life Abroad
This week, Dustin chats with Kendra about how institutions can think about integrating a supportive residence life experience to study abroad programs and why…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 35: Crystal Cyr and Kimberly Kruchen-Spaulding on their Multi-Institutional Study On The RA Role and Experience
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Paul chats with Crystal Cyr and Kimberly Kruchen-Spaulding about their findings from a multi-institutional survey of…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 34: Celebrating Roompact’s 10th Anniversary!
In this fun and special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we bring the entire team together to reflect on their favorite memories from the past ten years of the…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 33: Keith Edward’s New Book, “Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity”
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Keith Edwards to discuss his new book, Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. "Based on more…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 32: Kassidy Giles on Applying For and Starting an ACUHO-I Internship
This week, we're pleased to introduce our 2023 ACUHO-I Summer Intern, Kassidy Giles, to the Roompact community! She just started working with us and we wanted…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 31: Chana Bailey and Norton Mitchell on Partnering with Custodial and Facilities Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Crystal lay speaks with Chana Bailey and Norton Mitchell of UC Berkeley about how residence life and housing…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 30: Susan Robison on Accessibility in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Dustin chats with Susan about making residence halls more accessible to more students and the impact this has on…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 29: Dr. Gregory Thompson on Campus Politics and Building Relationships
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal chats with "Dr. G" about the complexities of campus politics. We delve deeper with our guest on how to…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 28: Sam Ferrigno on Supporting Neurodiverse Students on Campus
This week, Dustin chats with Sam to explore what neurodiversity is and how best to create caring residential environments for neurodiverse students by…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 27: Delton Gordon and Luke Hams on Re-Imagining RA and Student Staff Positions
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Paul returns to the hosting chair and chats with Delton Gordon and Luke Hams of Arkansas Tech University about changes…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 26: Chris Trautman on Setting Healthy Professional Boundaries
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Dustin chats with Chris about tips and tricks that can help to maintain healthy professional balance in Residence…
ResEdChat by RoompactResEdChat Ep 25: Gustavo Tiffer on Pivoting to a Career Off-Campus
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Dustin chats with Gustavo about how navigated a path from residence life professional to working outside of higher ed…