Count on ACUHO-I’s online education opportunities to help you provide the type of vital onboarding education for resident assistants that lead to success.
As resources and time became more in demand, ACUHO-I answered members’ requests and worked with subject-matter experts to create engaging and educational online courses to help prepare resident assistants prepare for their work.
Online Training Courses for Resident Assistants
These two courses—RA 101 and RA 2021—supplement your existing paraprofessional staff training program with unique online training modules. Moving pieces of the training online gives your staff more time for face-to-face learning about the subjects that most need it.
Campuses that enroll in this program purchase virtual seats for the RAs. Campuses that purchase a minimum of 10 seats will get their own section. Students access the training virtually, and you, as a supervisor, will be able to receive reports on their progress and completion.
Participating students complete activities, respond to reflection questions for class discussions and engage with videos, podcasts, and articles that provide in-depth exposure to key topics while freeing up your valuable “live” training time to focus on campus-specific policies, procedures, and community-building strategies.
Pricing for the course is based on the number of RAs you would like to train. Simply select the number of “credits” or “seats” that you would like to purchase for each of the two courses—RA 101 and RA 201. Many campuses will choose to purchase both courses for each RA on staff, allowing them to complete both courses in the program over the course of the academic year.
Have questions? Contact us at learn@acuho-i.org.
Rates
| Status | Rate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Member | $23/seat |
| Non-Member | $35/seat |
Please Note: Institutions will need to purchase one seat for each person in the course. In calculating the number of seats you will need to purchase, please remember to take into account any administrator accounts you’d like to utilize, including yourself. Additional discounts may be available for those purchasing in bulk (80 or more enrollments) and for colleges and universities with fewer than 3,000 beds. Contact learn@acuho-i.org for details.
RA101 and 201 Courses
RA 101: Being A Resident Assistant
Perfect for new RAs, this course is an introduction to the important work they do to support students, create and support a community, work with teammates (both peers and supervisors), and more.
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- Module 1 – The World Around Us: Explores how RAs help create the foundation of a residential community through building relationships, facilitating connections, and applying customer service practices.
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- Module 2 – Being an Agent of Your Institution: Explores key policies and procedures that impact the RA role, explores the ethical decision-making process, and addresses key strategies for operating as a member of a team and a responsible and valued member of the campus community.
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- Module 3 – Cool, Clear Head: Covers topics related to how to effectively evaluate and act on safety concerns and strategies for responding to various emergency situations, including mental health and safety-related concerns.
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- Module 4 – Self and Self-Care: Covers the importance of self-care and provides tools and strategies for time management and prioritization.
RA 201: Developing the Holistic Resident Assistant
It builds on the established knowledge base from RA 101 and helps participating RAs explore the application of that knowledge to their practice as student leaders and to their future.
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- Module 1 – Self Awareness: Covers aspects of the RA role that include social justice, conflicts and bias, self-care and stress management, advocacy, inclusion, self-identity, leadership reflection, and effective role modeling.
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- Module 2 – Student Awareness: Covers a broad range of mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, addiction) and provides insights specifically for student leaders, including warning signs, resources, and tools to support students.
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- Module 3 – Team Awareness: Addresses fundamental aspects of working in team settings, including motivation, conflict, intergroup communication, and managing change.
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- Module 4 – Putting it All Together: Provides a unique opportunity for RAs to identify transferable skills gained through the RA role and apply them to their future career goals.
FAQs
How does the pricing and access work?
- Each “credit” or “seat” purchased unlocks that particular course for one individual.
- Seats purchased are valid for 1 year
- Any codes not used within 1 year will expire.
How do RAs access the course?
Campuses will submit the names and emails of RAs to be added to the course. RAs will be added to the course and will receive a confirmation email with log in information for access.
Do all of my RAs need to start the course at the same time?
RAs do not have to start the course at the same time. Seats must be used within 1 year from purchase. Once an RA starts the course, they will have access for 1 year.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course will take 10-15 hours to complete, depending on individual pace.
Will I have access to the training materials that my RAs do?
Supervisors can receive completion reports to track the progress of their RAs.
How do I assess that the RAs have actually completed the courses?
In order to complete the course, an individual is required to view each page of material. There is no time requirement for each page. There are quizzes throughout each course, and a final exam which must be passed with a 75% grade in order to complete the course. It would be difficult to pass the final exam without having read and absorbed the content. Individuals are allowed multiple attempts to pass the course; however, they are not shown the correct answers. So anything they miss on the exam will require further research and reading to find the correct answers.
RAs receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course that they can save and send to you. In addition, supervisors can receive completion reports.”
Can I preview the course to see how the material fits into my existing training program?
Free demos are available to review the course material. Please contact ACUHO-I for more information at +1 614.292.0099 or learn@acuho-i.org