Dear Applicant:

The Living-Learning Communities (LLC) will begin its third academic year this fall with new and exciting developments underway. For the 2009-2010 year, there will be the addition of LLC floors for Health and Human Services majors, Sophomore students, and the new peer leader position called a Residential Programming Assistant (RPA).We are looking for motivated Residential Programming Assistants (RPAs) who are interested in strengthening and carrying out the programmatic aspect of the LLC. The RPAs will work closely with the Resident Assistant and Faculty Fellows to ensure a strong community environment on the LLC floors. There will be eight (four female, three male, and one coed) LLC floors housed in Blair-Shannon, Freudenberger, Wells, and Woods. Emphasis will be on the success of first-year and second-year students. 

In addition to the general expectations of Residential Programming Assistants, LLC RPAs will be expected to fulfill the following:

• Attend planning sessions in spring semester (April 4, 2009) before starting in LLC role.
• Attend training session in August before the residence halls open.
• Attend extra meetings:          

• One/month with (LLC) Coordinator
• Two/month with all LLC RPAs
• One/semester with HD and/or AHD(s), and faculty members (for planning)

• Update local/global events bulletin board area of floor on a bi-weekly basis.
• Attend scheduled special events for LLC students.
• Assist with assessment projects during the year.
• Plan and implement one program/semester for all LLC students.
• Complete program expectations noted on LLC programmatic emphasis.
• Plan and implement activities for LLC students before school starts.
• Create a bulletin board on floor as follow-up to large group programs (monthly).
• Implement one activity per week for students on the floor (can be planned or spontaneous).

Residential Programming Assistants will receive a room as per scholarship agreement; local phone service, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a computer are provided during the period of employment. Residential Programming Assistants must sign a housing contract and pay the required security deposit, and assume responsibility for all long-distance telephone bills. Residence hall room will be private as space allows and within a shared suite if applicable. RPAs will be responsible for their own meal plan.

If you are interested in the LLC RPA position, please submit a resume and an application to Veronica Sanders’ mailbox in Hammons 101 by Friday, March 13, 2009. The application should include why you are interested in the position, what you can bring to the position and program, and any additional information you would like the selection committee to consider. Interviews will be March 13 and March 16–19 in Freddy 111. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail or call me at VeronicaSanders@MissouriState.edu or 836-8840.