Making a difference
Subtitle: empowering the resident assistant
By: Stephen Beers and Skip Trudeau, editors
Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Abilene, TX
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9780891124795
Subjects: Resident assistants (Dormitories); Christian universities and colleges; Dormitory life; College students; Conduct of life; Leadership
Description: "Resident Assistants are key leaders on a Christian college campus. They build a sense of community, serve as peer-counselors, and embody the mission of the university. [This book] shows how this journey of service can be a rewarding and even life-changing journey."--p.4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The calling; title: University's mission: Being part of a larger purpose; title: Student development theory: How it all works; title: Community: more Than just getting along; title: Faith development: The big question about doubt; title: Diversity: Listen, love, learn: leading people who are different than you; title: Peer counselor: Knowing your limits and how best to help; title: Program facilitator: Programming for personal formation; title: Confrontation and discipline: The 3,500 pennies; title: Self-care: The toughest job you'll ever love.