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Resident Assistant Mentor Program (RAMP)

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.