A recent article in The Journal of College and University Housing Officers explored the many factors influencing the decisions of housing professionals when hiring Resident Assistants. Our guest today is one of the authors of this article, Dr. Craig Seager from the University of Central Arkansas. In addition to breaking down some of the key findings, Craig discusses the value of being a practitioner scholar, writing for publication as a tool for professional development, and integrating research into practice. Craig provides actionable steps for individuals looking to improve their RA hiring process; but even better, his suggestions are grounded in research.
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People Mentioned:
Dr. Stephanie McBrayer [LinkedIn]
Justin Leibowitz [LinkedIn]
Dr. Rishi Sriram [LinkedIn]
Dr. Jody Jessup-Anger [LinkedIn]
Dr. Charity Lovitt [LinkedIn]
Dr. Susan Barclay [LinkedIn]
Dr. Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas [LinkedIn]
Other Items Mentioned:
University of Central Arkansas[University Website]
The Effects of a Safety-Promoting Media Presentation on Resident Attitudes [Journal Article, 1991]
Hiring Decisions of Graduate Assistant and Full-Time Hall Directors on Resident Assistant Recruitment [Journal Article, 2021]
The Placement Exchange [Website]
Oshkosh Placement Exchange [Website]
Addressing Perceived Skills Deficiencies in Student Affairs Graduate Preparation Programs [Journal Article, 2016]
The Journal of College and University Student Housing Theme Issue: Resident Assistant Hiring Practices [Journal Issue, 2021]
Factors Residence Life Professionals Consider When Selecting Teams of Resident Assistants [Journal Article, 2021]
Student Affairs by the Numbers [Book]
Laerd Statistics [Website]
The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath [Book]