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8:00 - 9:00A Breakfast McCaffrey Cafeteria9:00 - 10:45A

Icebreakers

Taggertson Hall

- Share Something Special”- “Who Am I” Exercise

10:45A -12:00P

Scavenger Hunt

Campus Quad

12:00 - 1:30P Lunch McCaffrey Cafeteria

1:30 – 2:00P Residence Hall Meetings

Campus Quad

2:00 - 4:00P Teambuilders Assembly RoomInspiration Hall

-“Life Line”- Human Knot - Bring It On! Cheer Competition - Blindfolded Obstacle Course- “True Colors” Personality Test

4:00 – 5:00P 5:00 – 6:00P

"Got GRIT?!” What Makes a Good RA Are You Gritty?

Assembly RoomInspiration Hall Assembly RoomInspiration Hall

6:00 – 7:00P Dinner (BBQ) QuadArmstrong Pavilion

7:30 – 8:30P Lawn Games Quad (weather permitting)Armstrong Pavilion

8:30 – 10:00P

Complex Meetings

Various Residence Halls

DAY LONG AGENDA

WHY GOT GRIT?Got Grit RA Training is designed with the goal of

“inspiring leaders of tomorrow starting with today.” This two-week comprehensive training will introduce RAs to the breadth and depth of skills, experiences, information, and resources that they will need to be most successful in their roles. Guided by relevant theories, learning outcomes, and competencies, this training will encourage RAs to learn, grow, experience, evaluate, make mistakes, be challenged, develop connections, build relationships, and increase confidence.

WHY GOT GRIT?Day 1 of the 2-week training will include an introduction to

campus resources, discussion and reflection about qualities of a good RA, and an abundance of icebreakers and teambuilding activities. It is critical to build a strong foundation of teamwork and chemistry before advancing to more challenging topics later in the week - Day 1 is designed to help construct this foundation. The RA role can be rewarding, but can also be “gritty” at times, and can require access to inner grit. Got Grit RA Training will provide RAs with the foundations to dig deep, find their inner resilience, and be fully prepared to embrace what will likely be the most challenging, rewarding, enjoyable job they’ve ever had.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKKolb’s Theory of Learning Styles and Learning Cycle (1984)● Four learning styles that individuals use to perceive information

and process experienceso Diverging, Assimilating, Converging, Accommodating

● Application to Training: importance of understanding individual differences, identify difference in learning styles through the “True Colors” exercise

Jung’s Theory of Personality Types (1960)● How people gather information and use that information to make

decisions● Application to Training: importance of understanding individual

differences, identify differences in personality types through the “True Colors” exercise

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKSkinner’s Cognitive Behavioral Theory (1950)● The process by which one replaces irrational and unproductive thoughts,

ideas and attitudes with rational and productive ones● Application to Training: understanding how outlook can impact progress

Dweck’s Theory of Growth Mindset (2006)● Seeking opportunities to challenge and “stretch” oneself to unimaginable

levels● Application to Training: being able to identify the difference between

pushing oneself and complacency

Duckworth’s Theory of Grit (2007)● Grittier individuals attain higher levels of education and also have higher

grade point averages● Application to Training: foundation for understanding how continued

ongoing perseverance can achieve long-term goals

LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants will connect and engage with each other as they

develop interpersonal relationships Participants will gain a deeper sense of self through facilitated

personal reflection activities Participants will become better acquainted with campus layout,

facilities, and resources Participants will be able to define grit, articulate why/how it

matters, and assess their own levels of grittiness Participants will develop teamwork skills by working together in a

variety of teambuilding activities Participants will gain an increased understanding of qualities and

responsibilities of an RA Participants will have fun, which will enhance their sense of joy

and pleasure with being an RA

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Leadership Development Intellectual Growth Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships Collaboration/teamwork Appreciating Diversity Have FUN!!

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PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT

GOT GRIT SCALE ACTIVITYWe will read a series of statements related to personality and

preferences.  For each statement, participants will choose which answer best describes them - either “agree” if you feel the statement is “very much like me” or “disagree” if you feel the statement is “not like me at all”. You must choose one of these 2 options - there are no in-between options. There are no right or wrong answers, so just answer honestly!

When you have decided please move to the side of the room that reflects your choice

I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important

challenge.

Agree Disagree

New ideas and projects sometimes distract me

from previous ones.

Agree Disagree

My interests change from year to year.

Agree Disagree

Setbacks don’t discourage me.

Agree Disagree

I have been obsessed with a certain idea or

project for a short time but later lost interest.

Agree Disagree

I am a hard worker.

Agree Disagree

I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a

different one.

Agree Disagree

I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to

complete.Agree Disagree

I finish whatever I begin.

Agree Disagree

I have achieved a goal that took years of

work.

Agree Disagree

I become interested in new pursuits every

few months.

Agree Disagree

I am diligent.

Agree Disagree

The more I have on my plate, the more helpless and unmotivated I feel.

Agree Disagree

I tend to give up fairly easily when I am not

good at something right away.

Agree Disagree

SCORING10-14 GRIT cards equals “super gritty”

6-10 GRIT cards equals “somewhat gritty”

0-6 GRIT cards equals “not very gritty”

1 MINUTE ASSESSMENT Reflection Time!

Partner up and discuss what you learned about yourself from this activity.

Alternatively- everyone would write down their reflections on pieces of paper that would be collected and reflected on the next day.

REFERENCESDuckworth, A.L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M.D., & Kelly, D.R. (2007). Grit:

Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 9, 1087-1101. © 2013 Angela Duckworth

THANKS!