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ResEdChat by Roompact
by Roompact
Roompact's ResEdChat is a variety show of presentations, interviews, and webinars on issues of importance to college and university residence life professionals. Learn about new trends in the field of residential education, innovations in student housing, and hear from some of the experts in our field. Join the conversation at #ResEdChat.
Episodes
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ResEdChat Ep 202: Why Marginalized Students’ Success Isn’t Just the Cultural Center’s Job
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join host Noah and Eric Anglero, Director of the LGBT Center at UPenn as they talk about multicultural centers. Oftentimes, the work of supporting marginalized students can fall solely on multicultural centers and identity centers but is that fair? What...
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ResEdChat Ep 201: Data, Risk, and Trust: Working With Your AVP
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Dr. Catherine LaRoche, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement at Western Kentucky University, to explore what AVPs need from Housing and Residence Life leaders. Catherine shares how housing leaders can communicate data and...
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ResEdChat Ep 200: Developing A Learning-Centric Mindset In Residence Life Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez to dig into how to cultivate a learning-centric mindset amongst staff in the residence halls. They discuss the challenges of developing this within oneself as well as translating for different audiences....
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RA*Chat Ep 199: “The Residents You Don’t See”
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we’re joined by Alyssa Fisher, a seasoned professional in residence life with a strong understanding of resident engagement and community building. Together, we explore how RAs can recognize subtle signs of isolation and connect with residents who may be...
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ResEdChat Ep 198: Helping Your AVP Advocate for Housing!
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Dr. Heather French, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at San José State University, to discuss what AVPs need from Housing leaders. Heather shares how clear communication and trust can help leaders advocate for Housing at...
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ResEdChat Ep 197: The Next Generation of Student Affairs Professionals
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join host Noah and students Chi Truong and Emma Elson as they reflect on their experience at the NextGen Institute and discuss their plans to pursue a career in Student Affairs. The three tell stories, share advice and experiences, and reflect on our field...
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ResEdChat Ep 196: Beyond Roommate Agreements: Building Student Staff Confidence in Mediating Conflict
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul Brown sits down with Roompact Blogger Cohort member, Jordan Dedrick, to discuss her research into RA and student staff self-efficacy as it pertains to addressing conflict and mediations. Many campuses struggle with roommate conflicts in…
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RA*Chat Ep 195: Why People Come to You (And What They Really Need)
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we explore one of the most meaningful parts of being an RA with Iyanna Williams and her experience on this topic: becoming a trusted support person for residents. Beyond programs and policy enforcement, RAs are often the first people residents turn to during...
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ResEdChat Ep 194: Finding Joy in the Workplace: Sustaining Yourself in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join Noah and Taylor Hogan as they talk about joy. Being in a caring field can take its toll. Residence Life staff are often requested to do more with less all while living where we work and being constantly surrounded by the work itself. Thus, it becomes...
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ResEdChat Ep 193: Beyond Push Through – Rethinking Burnout in Housing
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal connects with Demarcus Merritt, Sr., Assistant Director of Residence Life at George Mason University, on how burnout and the expectation to "push through" have become normalized within housing and residence life. Through a thoughtful conversation…
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ResEdChat Ep 192: Graduate Student Transitions, Socio-Emotional Learning, Taking Charge Of Your Professional Development (and Pizza Hut)
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with a member of the Roompact Blog Cohort, Matthew Inman, to discuss a wide range of topics from focusing on students' socio emotional learning to Pizza Hut (yes, Pizza Hut). As a recently graduated Masters degree student from Clemson...
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RA*Chat Ep 191: “The RA Social Life”
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we discuss the unique challenge that comes with the RA and student staff role: balancing being a community leader while still being a college student yourself. From navigating friendships with residents, to handling uncomfortable social situations, and from...
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ResEdChat Ep 190: Supervision & Student Development – Let’s Talk About Student Staff
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Siobhàn Anderson-Judkins as they talk about student staff supervision. Student staff, RAs, or whatever other acronym your institution uses are all coming into the role for different reasons; so how can we best…
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ResEdChat Ep 189: Human First – Boundaries, Growth, and Leadership in Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Sarah Leahy, Associate Director of Campus Life for Residence Life and Housing at Dickinson College to discuss breaking unhealthy professional norms, creating more human-centered work environments, establishing healthy boundaries, and...
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ResEdChat Ep 188: Assessment Candy – Simple Actions You Can Take
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow Natasha Monteith to discuss simple actions departments, supervisors, and administrators can take to get better at operationalizing the use of assessment data. This includes collecting the "correct" data, while...
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RA*Chat Ep 187: Behind the Scenes: Working With Your Team
In this episode of Roompact's RA*EdChat, we go behind the scenes of residence life to explore how strong staff relationships shape the RA experience. “Behind the Scenes: Working With Your Team” dives into collaboration, communication, and peer support, highlighting how successful communities are...
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ResEdChat Ep 186: So, You Want to Be In ResLife? Let’s Talk About the Job Search
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest DJ Harris-Sumrall as they talk about the job search. Whether you love it or hate it, the sometimes dreaded job search is a part of every Residence Life Professional's story but what does it really look like? In the...
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ResEdChat Ep 185: The Value of a Different Perspective – The Journey into Residential Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Taj Julien, Residence Hall Director at the University of Connecticut, to discuss entering housing and residence life from a nontraditional pathway. Taj shares how their identity, previous experiences, and support from supervisors…
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ResEdChat Ep 184: Does ResLife Have A Copy-Paste Culture? How Do We Survive Pendulum Swings?
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Paul sits down with Roompact Fellow, Erin Simpson, to discuss how residence life departments can find a secure footing when external forces can make it feel like they're being asked to make hard pivot. Paul and Erin also discuss how departments can…
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RA*Chat Ep 183: More Than Just Decorations – Door Decs & Bulletin Boards That Engage
Door decorations and bulletin boards are more than check-the-box tasks; they are often the first impression residents have of their community. In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat,, we sit down with a Nikki Garcia to explore how RAs can create intentional, engaging, and meaningful visuals that…
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ResEdChat Ep 182: Housing and Identity: Strategies for Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Students
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest, Dr. April Callis, as they talk about strategies for supporting trans and nonbinary students living in residence halls. Trans and nonbinary students are a population often overlooked at universities; how are Residence...
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ResEdChat Ep 181: Not Everyone Starts Here: Entering Housing from Another Profession
In this episode of ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Desmond Thomas, Meeting Logistics Coordinator for AME Church, to explore what it’s like to enter housing and residence life from another profession. Desmond reflects on what drew him to the field, the skills that carried over, and how his prior...
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ResEdChat Ep 180: What Holds Us Back From Good Assessment – And How To Break Through
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul Brown sits down with 2026 Roompact Fellow, Amanda Knerr to talk about assessment in residence life. Assessment can be scary. It can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be. Amanda and Paul talk about tangible and tangible steps departments can…
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RA*Chat Ep 179: Keys, Carts, & Closing Conversations – Mastering Move-Out
This episode of RA*Chat features insights from Tim Turner, offering advice to help RAs navigate move-out with confidence and care. From handling damage-related conversations and conducting thorough room checks to managing residents' emotions, Tim emphasizes the importance of clear communication,...
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ResEdChat Ep 178: Cripping Distress in Residence Halls – Applying Crip Theory to Residence Life
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest, Emily Abrams, Assistant Director of Dow STEM Scholars at Michigan State University, as they talk about crip theory and its implications for Residence Life Staff and for the halls themselves. Student Development…
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ResEdChat Ep 177: Supporting Neurodiversity through Mentorship
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we welcome Dr. Shirley O'Brien, Foundation Professor for the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at EKU. This episode explores the collaborative partnership between the Occupational Therapy and Housing & Residence Life department to...
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ResEdChat Ep 176: Reflections on a Career in Housing – What Matters, What Changed, and What’s Next
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Aaron Lucier, Interim Director of Housing & Residential Life at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Aaron reflects on what mattered most, how the field has evolved, and the lessons learned along the way. From leadership and...
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ResEdChat Ep 175: Flipped Residence Halls – Resident Learning, Restorative Practices, and Campus Dialogue
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Kaleigh Mrowka, to discuss student learning and curriculum, restorative practices, and encouraging campus dialogue. An interesting through-line develops which can give residence hall professionals...
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RA*Chat Ep 174: Crisis at 2 AM: Decision-Making When It Counts
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, join Da Zhane’ Sinclair for advice when everything goes wrong in the middle of the night, and how you respond. This episode dives into the high-pressure reality of on-call life, unpacking how to make quick, confident, and policy-aligned decisions when it...
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ResEdChat Ep 173: The Lost Art of the Door Dec: Exploring Residence Life Traditions
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Pamela Ianiro, Area Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati, as they talk about and explore residence life traditions. From door decs to behind closed doors, Residence Life professionals around the country engage...
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ResEdChat Ep 172: Breaking The Circular Cycle – The 3C Framework for Residence Life Practice
In this special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we have a rebroadcast from one of our more recent webinars. We started our monthly webinar series back in October of 2025 and if you are a Roompact member, you can participate in these live. For non-Roompact members, we make the recording available...
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ResEdChat Ep 171: A Beautiful Challenge: The Shift from Hall Director to Mid-Level Leadership
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Ryan Taylor-Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Learning and Assessment at CSU Monterey Bay, to talk about the transition from hall director to mid-level leader in housing. Ryan reflects on the growth, identity shifts, and leadership...
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ResEdChat Ep 170: Student-Centered Design Versus Administrator-Centered Design for Student with Erin Long
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Paul sits down with one of our 2026 Roompact Fellows, Erin Long, to discuss all things co-curricular learning. Erin recently completed her PhD at the University of Texas at Austin and her dissertation focused on students perceptions of co-curricular...
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RA*Chat Ep 169: When It’s More Than a Roommate Issue: Navigating Conflict, Care, and Crisis
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we sit down with Jose Rivera to break down how to distinguish typical roommate conflict from situations that require higher-level intervention. The conversation covers documentation best practices, referrals, collaboration with professional staff, and how to...
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ResEdChat Ep 168: Communication, Conflict, and Compromise: Navigating Conflict in the Halls
In this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Keresa Murray, Resident Director at Ohio University as they talk about navigating conflict in the Residence Halls. Far too often, students and people at large avoid conflict whether it be out of fear, polarization, or even…
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ResEdChat Ep 167: Connecting and Staying Engaged Within Your Network
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Jas chats with Sydney Rigdon, Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life at Transylvania University. They explore why regional and state involvement matters, how professionals can find their way into their networks, and ways this engagement supports…
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ResEdChat Ep 166: Money Matters for Live-In Professionals
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Jennifer Pridemore, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, for a practical and compassionate conversation about financial wellness for live-in housing professionals. Together, they explore how living on campus shapes financial…
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RA*Chat Ep 165: Beyond the Bulletin Board: Meaningful Engagement in the Mid-Semester Slump
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we we are joined by Marcus Zacarias (UC Berkeley) to solve the puzzle of low attendance and low energy. The secret? It doesn’t require a massive budget or hours of planning. We dive deep into the art of micro-programming and intentional conversations.…
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ResEdChat Ep 164: Creating Communities of Belonging: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students
On this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Ben Williams as they talk about the needs of residential LGBTQIA+ students and the role of Residence Life Staff in supporting this population. While no student population is a monolith, especially when we are talking about...
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ResEdChat Ep 163: Supporting Student Staff Well-Being with McKenzie Howard
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator Mckenzie Howard at Eastern Kentucky University will share what's proven to be best practices to provide ongoing care, taking the time to debrief, and creating a culture that prioritizes well-being after critical…
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ResEdChat Ep 162: What Mentorship Can Look Like in Housing with Leya Deickman
In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by her mentee, Leya Deickman, Associate Director of Residence Life at William & Mary, for an honest conversation about mentorship in housing and residence life. Together, they reflect on timing, expectations, boundaries, and…
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RA*Chat Ep 161: The Spring Reset: Re-Energizing Your Community After Break
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, it's a post-break reset for RAs focused on rebuilding momentum, re-establishing expectations, and reconnecting with residents after winter break, with Assistant Director Chasten Conway. This episode covers strategies for addressing burnout, re-engaging...
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ResEdChat Ep 160: Advice for Leading with Vulnerability with Katie Munshaw
In this first episode of the year, guest host Dustin Ramsdell speaks with Katie Munshaw to wrap up our episodes featuring the 2025 blogging team. They discuss how to lead with vulnerability and what makes it especially important when working in the residence halls. Katie shares reflections from…
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ResEdChat Ep 159: Preparing for a Lateral Job Transition with Tamarah Humphreys
In this final episode of the year, guest host Dustin Ramsdell speaks with Tamarah Humphreys about making lateral moves in your career. She details the reasons why someone might make these sideways pivots, and what to expect when they might occur. Tamarah shares reflections of her own experience...
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ResEdChat Ep 158: Helping RAs Develop Career Readiness with Alexis Karakas
For this week's episode of ResEdChat, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Alexis Karakas about her experience helping her student staff members understand the relevant skills they gain during their time serving the department, no matter what industry they pursue after graduation. Alexis also...
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ResEdChat Ep 157: Advice for Success in Early Career Positions with Madison Vasich
In this week's episode, guest host Dustin Ramsdell spoke with Madison Vasich, a current Roompact blogger from the University of Montana to get her reflections and advice on starting as a new professional staff member straight from completing her undergraduate degree. Madison also shares her...
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ResEdChat Ep 156: Navigating Internal Job Transitions with Katie Steele
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Katie Steele, a current Roompact blogger from the Seattle University about how best to prepare for and navigate applying for a job at your current institution. She shares perspectives on going through these interview processes…
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RA*Chat Ep 155: From Res Life to Real Life: Career Prep Before the Ball Drops
In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, join us for an insightful conversation with Dwayne Peterson as we delve beyond traditional resume tips to explore the full spectrum of career preparation, from strategic networking to intentional job applications. Learn how your RA experience translates into...
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ResEdChat Ep. 154: Reflecting on Moving to Mid-Level with Ashley Unmacht
In this episode of the podcast, guest host Dustin Ramsdell chats with Ashley Unmacht, a current Roompact blogger from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about her path growing into a mid-level role early in her career. She shares advice for others as they navigate job related transitions as well...
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ResEdChat Ep 153: Critically Conscious Supervision: Working With Graduate Students of Color
On this episode of ResEdChat, join our host Noah Montague and guest Jess Castaneda, Resident Director at Tulane University, as they talk about critically conscious supervision of graduate assistants of color in Residence Life. Graduate Assistants or GAs are the future of our far-from-perfect…
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Roompact's ResEdChat is a variety show of presentations, interviews, and webinars on issues of importance to college and university residence life professionals. Learn about new trends in the field of residential education, innovations in student housing, and hear from some of the experts in our field. Join the conversation at #ResEdChat.
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