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About the Program
The RA Mentor Program (RAMP) is designed to develop basic leadership skills
of students during their sophomore year who are interested in applying for the
RA position for their junior or senior year.
Students participating in the program will be divided into groups and meet
regularly during the fall semester. Each group meeting will be facilitated by a
Residence Life professional. At these meetings, students will be introduced to
some important roles of the RA position, participate in activities designed to
develop leadership and team building skills, develop and implement educational
activities for the residence halls, and hone interviewing skills.
Benefits
Some of the many benefits of participating in RAMP include:
- Developing valuable leadership skills that are transferable to any organization.
- Developing new friendships.
- Gaining a better understanding of the RA position.
- Developing skills that enhance their future RA candidacy.
- Have fun!
Requirements
If you are selected, you would be required to:
- Attend and actively participate in periodic group meetings and activities.
- Be an active member of your Residence Hall Council or take advantage of
other leadership opportunities in Residence Life.
- Together with your group facilitator, develop and implement a group
project.
Applying to participate in RAMP
Freshmen candidates should complete the RAMP application through
NOVASIS and
submit it by Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Candidates will participate in the RAMP
selection process on Sunday, February 10, 2008.
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the selection
process and notified in March 2008. Candidates must demonstrate a genuine desire
to be in the program, as well as the potential to be successful student leader.
Note: You do not need a Letter of Recommendation in order to apply
for RAMP.
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