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"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way."
-- Booker T. Washington
Residential Life and Housing
Residence Hall Staff
Juniata is committed to providing the best possible living experience in the residence halls and that begins with qualified, caring and well-trained staff. Staff members in each building are carefully selected, specifically trained and strive to help students have a successful campus living experience. One of the first people students will meet on check-in day is the Resident Assistant, better known as an RA.
Resident Assistants are assigned to each residence hall floor to assist with students' adjustment to community life. Residence staff are instrumental in planning activities to help students become acquainted with their living environment. In addition, RAs will be available throughout the year to assist with academic, personal and community living concerns and to establish an atmosphere conducive to learning. RAs are responsible for maintaining college rules and regulations and are expected to refer violations for disciplinary action. Resident Assistants are specially trained upper-class students who are able to answer many questions about Juniata and the residence halls. Resident Assistants report to a live-in Residence Director (RD).
Residence Directors are professional staff members who manage the residence halls. They supervise hall staff, coordinate programs and activities, advise Community Boards and work with the student judicial process. Residence Directors are also available to answer questions about student services procedures and the campus in general.