Reslife.Net presents the Self-Directed Learning Series.

Course 1: Click here for more information
Title: The Road to Success: Training for Entry Level Hall Directors (Online Course)
Type: On-line independent study course. Work at your own pace, and take up to 6 weeks to cover course materials.
Cost: $90
Instructors: Dave McKelfresh, Director, Staff Training and Assessment; Kim Moistner-Bartlett, Vice President for Educational Initiatives, Reslife.Net
Description:
The journey of a first-year Hall Director is a unique experience. A Hall Director's "Road to Success" will have its ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns. There will be times when the path we've taken provides for a smooth journey and others when the choices we make lead to a treacherous, bumpy ride. This course will provide participants with concepts, strategies, and proven techniques to help Hall Directors navigate their way through their new position. This course is designed to expose participants to a variety of topics in a short amount of time. It will give participants an overview and better understanding of the following areas: 1) staff team development, 2) judicial administration, 3) supervision of residence hall programming, 4) hall government advisement, and 5) creating balance between one's personal and professional life.

Course 2: Click here for more information
Title: Starting Off on the Right Foot: An Overview of the RA Position for New RAs
Type: Recorded Webinar (approximately 1 hr & 15 min)
Instructor: Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Description:
Institutions across the country hire qualified students to serve as student leaders in Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Assistant (CA) positions. Students who accept these vital positions need to have an understanding of what they have gotten themselves into! This webinar recording will provide information that is both specific and generic to the RA position. Although it is not required, it is suggested that participating institutions spend 30 minutes following up with the webinar attendees after the program, to review specific information regarding the position on their campus.