With the alarming rise in opioid overdoses and deaths, it is essential for American University to train staff and faculty personnel on how to administer Narcan. Additionally, classes should...
Resident assistants or RAs are paraprofessionals who build community through programming, act as mentors for students, are the first resources available to students to answer questions about academics and...
My favorite parts of my job as a resident assistant in the dorms!
Before I explain my two year journey as an RA, let me tell you a bit about me. First off, yes, I am a city girl—New York City to...
by Casey Schellberg It’s that time of the year again! Upperclassmen are touring apartments, freshmen are finding roommates, and everyone is deciding what they want to do for housing...
Karlee Zolman The walk into Constitution Hall, at American University, after winter break was eerie. A sea of moving carts to the left and an empty desk to the...
It’s about being more than a “professional snitch.”
Being an RA isn't easy, but it's still fun and enjoyable!
By Casey Schellberg In February, I accepted a job as a Resident Assistant for Jasper Hall, the only occupied traditional style housing on campus. While I was ecstatic and...