Chapter 14: Tips for Hall Directors

Table of Contents	C-1: Programming Overview	C-2: Planning a Successful Program	C-3: Effective Publicity
C-4: Student Development as a Guide to Programming	C-5: Programming Ideas	C-6: Community Development	C-7: Faculty Connections
C-8: Diversity Programming	C-9: Resources	C-10: Spending Money	C-11: Resident Motivation
C-12: RSA and National Res Hall Honorary	C-13: Programming Awards	C-14: Tips for Hall Directors	C-15: Programming with the WWW

CHAPTER 14: TIPS FOR HALL DIRECTORS

How to Motivate Staff

If you’ve noticed that a staff member you used to rely on doesn’t go the extra mile anymore, maybe you haven’t said “thanks” lately. Showing appreciation for RAs does more than reinforce your image as a supportive leader.

How Do We Motivate Staff To Program?

Attend programs and be supportive of your staff.
Brainstorm ideas with them in staff meetings and one on one’s.
Discuss upcoming programs or what people need help with.
Distinguish Programmer of the Month by nominating a staff member once a month.
Show concern for upcoming programs by showing interest and excitement.
Encourage your staff to attend other RA’s programs.
Have RAs present programs with you.
Recognize the good programs planned by your RAs.
Be enthusiastic – it will be contagious.
Eliminate competition between staff members – promote all programs.
Support very creative ideas.
Recognize the differences in programming skill levels of your staff.
Provide staff with resources, assist with bulletin board and publicity ideas.
Pair up RAs who have difficulty programming with RAs who are creative and successful programs.
Emphasize quality vs. quantity programs.

How Do We Hold Staff Accountable?

Set clear expectations with staff in training.
Set specific timelines with staff.
Attend your staff programs.
Encourage staff to hold each other accountable.
Accurately evaluate programming skill in performance appraisal of each staff member.
Allow for program planning time in one on ones and in weekly staff meetings.
Establish a programming contract; give a copy to your staff.
Create a master calendar and keep it up to date; reward staff on the visual program board in staff office.
Ask residents how programming on their floor is going.
Set goals with staff on programming areas monthly.
Hold self accountable for excitement level in programming.
Ensure staff fill out forms properly.

What Do We Do When Staff Does Not Program?

Find out why they did not program.
Contract staff with specific dates.
Provide additional instructions with future programming.
Don’t wait to approach delinquent RAs.
Review rationale and expectations monthly.
Explain implications of not programming and motivate.
Explain to RAs that the effect on the floor is not positive.
Letter in RAs file; Probation – documentation – discuss this option with your complex coordinator.