Additionally, there are fun and exciting opportunities for you to meet new people and develop new skills. RAs live among students and provide information, refer students to campus and local resources, help enforce College and community standards, use helping skills for students in need, and facilitate educational and social programs. Most importantly, RAs assist in the development and maintenance of strong, positive residence hall communities. RAs work with you to enhance the out of classroom experience for all members of the community.
STARs are paraprofessional staff who work closely with residents in academic areas.
STARs are responsible for providing information and referral services, and for insuring that programs of an academic nature occur. Programs may address such topics as study skills, use of the computer network, time management, and how to register for classes. The STAR for your hall is available to support you in your educational goals as a Lycoming College student. The Faculty Friends program is a mentoring program for freshmen, with one faculty member assigned for each floor in Asbury Hall. The program is designed to provide students and faculty the opportunity to build social connections outside of the classroom.