BARNARD COLLEGE

RA TRAINING

NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2013

Your Associate Directors!

Frank Cirioni110, CG, Plimpton, S|X*, 600s*fcirioni@barnard.edu212.854.6608

Courtney Bazan ColvinFYF, Hewitt, Sulz Tower, Elliott*, Transfer Time*cbazancolvin@barnard.edu212.854.7682

* Area has been assigned to this AD while hiring is underway for a new AD

Hello Barnard RAs!!!We're hoping that this newsletter finds you enjoying your summer and looking forward to returning to campus in August for some quality time with you Residential Life family!!! We are so excited to see all of your smiling faces, to hear about your amazing summer experiences, and most importantly to begin an exciting, educational, and reflective adventures that we like to call RA TRAINING!

This newsletter has loads of helpful and important information for you as you prepare to come back to Barnard and to begin or return to the most important student leader position on campus (we’re biased, clearly!) –RESIDENT ASSISTANT! A few things to highlight:

Please read this entire newsletter.We have information about our wonderful Hall Director staff, campus updates, and important dates.

All RAs are able to move back to campus MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH. You will pick up your key in the Residential Life and Housing Office in 110 Sulzberger Hall during business hours (9-5). All RAs not attending specialized training must be back on campus by 5PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH.

Start planning now!If you are able to, begin visualizing what you want your community to look and feel like. Do you want a theme for your floor(s)? Do you have any ideas for bulletin boards or door decs? What do you want your welcome letter to your residents to include? The more you can do before you arrive, the less you will have to balance as you undergo trainig and prepare to open your residence hall.

Training often contains long mentally exhausting days. Please come back refreshed, relaxed, and ready to focus on training.

If after reading this newsletter you need more information, please do not hestitate to e-mail Courtney with general training questions or your respective AD with area-specific questions.

We can’t wait to see you in August! We look forward to having everyone together for good times, bonding, and leadership opportunities!

Warmly,Courtney & the RA Training Committee

Matt KingstonHousing Operationsmkingston@barnard.edu212.854.5561

YOUR ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS!

Your Associate Directors!

* Area has been assigned to this AD while hiring is underway for a new AD

CALENDAR

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SX Staff Mixer-2pm

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International FY Check-in

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NSOP

In-Area Training

Transfer Student

Check-in

SX Training

NSOP

In-Area Training

NSOP

In-Area Training

SJ Training

NSOP

In-Area Training

SJ Training

NSOP

In-Area Training

SJ Training

Upper Class Check-in

Regular RA Duty

begins

TO: The Few. The Proud. The Barnard RA StaffFR: Annie

It's almost that time....... RAs returning to campus is aHUGE highlight of the summer for us. Even though itsignifies the end of Summer, it means that you all arehere, and that's a great boost of energy!

I just wanted to provide you with a brief update on what'sbeen happening on campus since you left - and yes, lifedoes happen when you are not here :-)

• First and foremost, our department is saying farewell to Onika Jervis. Onika has been an AD here for 13 years, so this is definitely the end of an era! Onika has a fantastic opportunity (that is right up her alley) to move to New Orleans and work with a non-profit organization that strives to involve kids in sports, specifically running. Since Onika has really worked hard to train for marathons, this is a fantastic opportunity for her, and we wish her well. I'm sure that she will have a beignet for all of us! Our department is in the process of looking at the responsibilities of this position and deciding if any changes need to be made. We will have the vacancy posted to recruit applicants within the next few weeks. We will certainly be reaching out to you to participate in the interview process for our candidates.

• Housing wise - we are in MUCH better shape then when we wrote this newsletter a year ago! All Plimpton corner rooms have been turned into doubles, and have been provided with brand new furniture!! We have enough housing for this coming year to enable us to guarantee housing to all incoming transfer students, to all re-admitted students, to all commuters who have applied for housing AND everyone on the Guaranteed Assignment List - this is REALLY good for us!

• As for FYF housing, we are able to return the x16 quads back into study lounges for this coming year - YEA!!!! This will give each floor another location to have in-hall quiet study space, and give you RAs another location for floor programs!

• As you may or may not already know, Jessica Nuñez has left Barnard to become the Dean of Students at the Master's School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The search for her replacement is now underway. We will let you know when there is any news to report.

• In the Dean's Office - Dean Schneider has relocated back to the English Department, where he will beteaching full-time, and giving up his position as Senior Class Dean. In addition, the new Dean of Studies has been hired and has already begun, and her name is Natalie Friedman. Dean Friedman will double as the Dean of Studies AND the Senior Class Dean. All of you Senior RAs, please take time to drop in and say hello, or shoot her an email at nfriedma@barnard.edu.

• Our Director for Facilities Services, Julio Vazquez has also left Barnard. Julio is now the Director of Facility Operations at MoMA - WAY COOL!!! The former Associate Director of Barnard Facilities, Dan Davis has now been promoted to the Director position, and we all look forward to working with him.

• AD Frank will be working with our 22 students who applied to be part of the first Social Justice House here at Barnard. This group of students will be living in 616, and along with Frank;s guidance, they will offer opportunities for our campus to explore issues of social justice on campus and in the world.

• We are adding all RAs to our web site! We will put up the blurb you submitted about yourself along with a fab photo that we will take of you during training.

That's all the news at this point...... we are really lookingforward to seeing you in August!! Enjoy the remainder ofyour summer!

Annie

A Message from your Associate Dean, Annie Aversa!

Awa Diaw joins us from the Exploration School Summer Program at Yale University. An Africana and French studies graduate of Bowdoin College, Awa brings extensive experience working with students through her student affairs positions at the Fay School and The Harlem Children’s Zone. She has a passion for fostering understanding and awareness of diversity within communities. Awa enjoys dancing, listening to music, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She will be supervising the First Year Focus RAs this year.

Joshua Mackey comes to us from Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina where he studied Spanish and dedicated his time extensively to the advancement of residential life and student affairs. Joshua has a commitment to fostering diversity and supporting the needs of all students. He will be earning his Masters in Human Resource Management and Development at New York University. In his free time, Joshua enjoys reading, singing, writing poetry, and learning languages. Barnard, Joshua will lead the team of Resident Assistants in Plimpton Hall.

Marcelle Mentor is a South African native and an Ed.D. candidate in Teachers College's English Education Doctoral program. She returns to her position for a third year where she has worked to create a community of thoughtful and passionate RAs. Marcelle will oversee the RAs in Elliott Hall. Her academic interest focuses on race, class and culturally relevant high school pedagogy. Her plan is to teach on college level, preparing teachers for high school teaching and providing professional development for them. She is a believer of truth – and that it will set you free- an avid fighter for what’s right, and she hopes to always inspire people to tell the truths of their lives. She enjoys singing, dancing, reading, hiking, and is a huge fan of storytelling and spoken word poetry.

Omar F. Miranda proudly returns for a fourth year to the Hewitt and Sulzberger Tower (Hewer) staff. A former Residence Hall Director at Boston College and NYU, Omar has studied in Miami, Boston, England, and Germany; he's also taught English and Spanish in Germany, literature and writing at Juilliard, and has worked as an academic advisor aboard Semester at Sea's MV Explorer. In addition to loving reading, running, and travel, he is pleased to inform anyone why Barnard is such a wonderful institution. Omar is a PhD student at NYU's Department of English.

Ashley Stewart is very excited to begin her second year as a Hall Director at Cathedral Gardens. As a Hall Director, she especially enjoys building inclusive communities and working with diverse student populations. This year Ashley will be completing her Master of Science degree in Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming with a concentration in contemporary social issues at Columbia University School of Social Work. Her most recent academic studies have looked at access to education and social justice through a policy framework. Ashley loves spending time with her family and being involved with academic and community initiatives.

Amanda Washington holds a MS degree in teaching from American University, a BA degree in English from Spelman College, and has experience working in Spain and studying abroad in the Dominican Republic. Amanda comes to us from her Spanish instruction and curriculum lead position at Friendship Public Charter School in Washington, DC and bears experience in Spanish instruction through Teach for America. Beginning the Education Policy Masters program at Teacher’s College this fall, Amanda enjoys reading, travelling, and the theater. At Barnard, Andrea will lead the team of Resident Assistants at 110 ST Residence and oversee Social Justice House.

OMAR AMANDAAndrea DiMarco comes to Barnard from Marketing & Media Innovation at AT&T AdWorks. With additional experience in public relations and events and a degree in business administration from Montclair State University, Andrea will be studying Adult Learning and Leadership at Teacher’s College. Andrea earned recognition at MSU as Programmer of the Year and is listed in Who’s Who Among College Students in American Universities and Colleges 2010. Her hobbies include travel, volunteering, trying different cuisines and exploring the city. At Barnard, Andrea will lead the team of Resident Assistants in the 600s and the Senior Experience (SX) program.

Megan O’Tool A former Resident Advisor, Senior Resident and Psychobiology/ Legal Studies graduate from Wheaton College, Megan is excited to play a supportive role in Barnard’s vibrant and embracing community. With extensive undergraduate experience in Student Government and Cross-Cultural Affairs, Megan strives to establish an engaging environment for all residents. This fall, Megan will begin a doctoral program in Psychology & Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Megan’s hobbies include running, cooking, and baking. At Barnard, Megan will lead the team of Resident Assistants in the 600s area.

Eve Stern is experienced in residential life, student affairs, and student leadership, and brings a valuable perspective on diversity and multicultural affairs to Barnard. With experience as a Resident Assistant at SUNY New Paltz and Columbia University High School Summer Programs, Eve is excited to join the Barnard community. Currently enrolled at Hunter College where she is working to earn her Masters in Urban Affairs, Eve enjoys many hobbies including visual arts, music, writing, politics, cooking, and hockey. At Barnard, Eve will lead the team of Resident Assistants in First Year Focus (FYF).

ASHLEY MARCELLEAWA

ANDREA

MEET YOUR 2013-2014 HALL DIRECTORS!

JOSHUA

MEGAN

E V E

2013-2014IMPORTANT RA DATESFALL RA TRAINING 20138/12 – All RAs are able to move in (depending on the cleaning schedule, they may be required to move to a temp room)8/14 – FYF Training begins 8/15 – Transfer Time Training begins8/16 – All RAs due back to campus by 5:00pm (RAs can move in beginning 8/12)8/17 – 8/23 - RA Training8/23 – 8/30 - Modified RA Duty – RA Duty each night of check-in in every building (Quad will be on regular Duty)8/26 – 8/27 – SX Training 8/24 – 9/2 – In-Area Training and/or Orientation Activities (GHD/AD will give you specific dates/times)8/23 – International Student and First Year Focus Check-In8/25 – FYF Check-In 8/27 – Transfer Student Check-in8/31–9/1 – Upper Class Check-in 8/31 – Regular RA Duty begins

FALL BREAK 201310/31 – Last night of RA Duty before the break11/5 – RA Duty resumes at 8:00pm

THANKSGIVING BREAK 201311/26 – Last night of RA Duty before the break12/1 – RA Duty resumes at 8:00pm

WINTER BREAK CLOSING 2013 & JANUARY TRAINING 201412/20 – RAs may leave for Winter Break (time determined by HD/AD on this day upon completion of closing responsibilities)1/17 –1/20 - RA J anuary Training

RA SELECTION PROCESS 20141/31 – RAs are expected to help with Group Process from 12:30pm—4pm and from 5:30pm—9pm2/3 – 2/14 – RAs will assist with approximately two individual interviews 3/7 – RA Pull In forms are due by 4pm

ROOM SELECTION & OPEN HOUSE TOURS 20143/9 – RAs are expected to help with the Room Selection Open House Tours3/28, 4/1, 4/4 – RAs will volunteer 2 hours on one of these days to help with Room Selection

SPRING BREAK 20143/13 – Last day of RA Duty before Spring Break3/23 – RA Duty resumes at 8:00pm

2014-2015 STAFF MEET AND GREET4/25– 2:30pm - 4pm New RA Department Welcome 4/25 – 4pm-5:30pm 2014-2015 RA Staff Meet and Greet (Mandatory for all RAs returning next year)

RESIDENTIAL LIFE’S END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION 5/6– Celebrate the end of the year with your fellow staff members!

MAY CLOSING 20145/18 – FYF RAs may leave for summer (time determined by GHD/AD on this day upon completion of closing responsibilities and dependent upon the Quad RA Duty schedule)5/21 – Last day of RA Duty for the Spring Semester5/23 – All RAs may leave for summer (time determined by GHD/AD on this day upon completion of closing responsibilities)

YOUR 2013-2014 RA STAFF !Name Job Share RA Staff Building Room Email GraduationMiriam Gleckman-Krut Burbs 110 11P1 msg2150@barnard.edu 2014Ayanna Hall Burbs 110 2P1 ah2968@barnard.edu 2015Kacie Dragan Burbs 110 6LL kld2128@barnard.edu 2014Sydney Brinson Burbs CG 5A2 sbb2150@barnard.edu 2016Siobhan MacArdle Burbs CG 6A2 sgm2136@barnard.edu 2014Lu Dai Burbs Plimpton 11D1 ld2541@barnard.edu 2016Johanna Cohen Burbs Plimpton 13D1 jlc2221@barnard.edu 2015Maya Daver-Massion Burbs Plimpton 15D1 mhd2126@barnard.edu 2016Caroline Lange Burbs Plimpton 3D1 cml2191@barnard.edu 2015Emily Cox Burbs Plimpton 5D1 ecc2145@barnard.edu 2015Salmiyeh Khan Burbs Plimpton 7D1 sfk2122@barnard.edu 2014Erika Esposito Burbs Plimpton 9D1 ece2114@barnard.edu 2014Kiani Ned Quad FYF-BH 341 kdn2107@barnard.edu 2016Alycia Gideon Quad FYF-BH 441 amg2276@barnard.edu 2016Aviva Nassimi (Fall) Quad FYF-BH 541 an2457@barnard.edu 2015Jenny Singer (Spring) Quad FYF-BH 541 jls2266@barnard.edu 2015Lily Dobberteen Quad FYF-BH 641 lzd2101@barnard.edu 2015Stefani Priskos Quad FYF-BH 741 sep2157@barnard.edu 2016Isabel Finley Kent Quad FYF-BH 846 ifk2106@barnard.edu 2016Andrea Adomako Quad FYF-S/R 432 aya2114@barnard.edu 2015Cassie Hartnett Quad FYF-S/R 632 cbh2123@barnard.edu 2014Jessica Castro Quad FYF-S/R 833 jpc2155@barnard.edu 2014Ashiana Jivraj Quad FYF--S/R 232 aj2461@barnard.edu 2015Skylar Gottlieb Quad FYF--S/R 332 sg2999@barnard.edu 2016Eva Kalikoff Quad FYF--S/R 532 emk2186@barnard.edu 2016Darcy Cassidy Quad FYF--S/R 732 dc2848@barnard.edu 2016Isamar Lopez Quad FYF-SUH 314 il2235@barnard.edu 2014Adriana Moore RA in Fall Quad FYF-SUH 414 ajm2208@barnard.edu 2015Maame Yaa Buckman RA in Spring Quad FYF-SUH 414 mgb2144@barnard.edu 2015Sarah Shuster Quad FYF-SUH 514 scs2173@barnard.edu 2015Meghin Sadsad RA in Spring Quad FYF-SUH 614 mls2229@barnard.edu 2015Olivia Sirianni RA in Fall Quad FYF-SUH 614 ogs2105@barnard.edu 2015Martha Zamora Quad FYF-SUH 714 maz2113@barnard.edu 2014Hana Rosenbaum Quad FYF-SUH 814 hr2262@barnard.edu 2014Shelby Jennings Quad Hewitt 259 ssj2124@barnard.edu 2016Nisha Iyer Quad Hewitt 373 nli2105@barnard.edu 2016Josephine McGowan Quad Hewitt 473 jcm2222@barnard.edu 2016Tara Adames Quad Hewitt 573 tma2126@barnard.edu 2016Shezza Abboushi Dallal Quad Hewitt 673 sad2161@barnard.edu 2016Kate Francis Quad Hewitt 773 ksf2114@barnard.edu 2016Molly Scott Quad Hewitt 873 mes2244@barnard.edu 2015Helenka Lepkowski Ostrum Quad SUT 12B5 hml2122@barnard.edu 2014Gloria Noel Quad SUT 16B5 grn2105@barnard.edu 2014Ava Asiaii Riverside 600 12A1 aaa2219@barnard.edu 2014Doris Xia Riverside 600 2A1 dyx2003@barnard.edu 2016Shivani Vikuntam Riverside 600 6A1 sv2399@barnard.edu 2016Emily Lemonier Riverside 600 9A1 eql2001@barnard.edu 2014Greta Workman Riverside 616 11C4 gnw2103@barnard.edu 2014Alena Welch RA in Fall Riverside 616 2C4 abw2139@barnard.edu 2015Niki Kakarla RA in Spring Riverside 616 2C4 npk2107@barnard.edu 2015Naomi Boyce Riverside 616 4C4 nfb2110@barnard.edu 2014Gabrielle Smith Riverside 616 7C4 gjs2130@barnard.edu 2016Vicky Papagermanos Riverside 620 3A3 vzp2102@barnard.edu 2014Kate Scarbrough Riverside 620 5A3 kas2216@barnard.edu 2014Ashleen Wicklow Riverside 620 8A3 amw2188@barnard.edu 2014Tong (Amber) Gao Riverside Elliott 317 tg2444@barnard.edu 2015Claire Bouchard Riverside Elliott 417 cjb2180@barnard.edu 2015Gilah Barker RA in Spring Riverside Elliott 517 gcb2115@barnard.edu 2015Melanie Silverman Ra in Fall Riverside Elliott 517 mrs2229@barnard.edu 2015Mikiko Thelwell Riverside Elliott 617 mgt2128@barnard.edu 2015