My name is Lauren Hamre (she/her) and I am the Residence Hall Director (RHD) of Low Rises 6 and 7. As the Residence Hall Director (RHD) I provide leadership, community and program development, administrative management, and student conduct management in support of our community. Me and the Resident Advisor (RA) team are looking forward to spending this year supporting you!
This weekly newsletter will provide some important updates and information from the Low Rises and campus communities.
Roommate Agreements are now available!
What is a 'Roommate Agreement'? The purpose of a roommate agreement is to promote discussion and to provide roommates with the opportunity to reflect on their needs, develop and practice communication, and reflect on the needs of everyone in the space. This is a collaborative process.
RAs are able to utilize the Roommate Agreements when assisting with roommate mediation. If roommates have not completed the roommate agreement and are in conflict, the roommate agreement serves as a tool to assist roommates in discussing their expectations of their rooming experience and articulating their needs with one another.
Roommates are not limited to the questions included in the agreement. The agreement is a foundation for a conversation!
How do I find the 'Roommate Agreement'?
Roommate agreements are electronic and located within StarRez and found through the Housing Portal (as a tab).
One roommate will need to initiate the form on StarRez to capture responses (roommates can work on this when they come together).
This roommate will then submit the completed form and the form will then be sent to the other roommate(s). The other roommate(s) should then review to ensure everything was accurately captured. If everything is accurate and they agree on the content, they should then submit the form. If anything was missed and an edit needs to be made, the resident can make edits. Once the edits have been made, the form will be sent back to the other resident(s) for their review. This is to ensure that everyone is aware of and agrees to the documented information.
Once we make the 'Roommate Agreement'... then what??
Part of the living experience is also recognizing that needs evolve and as they do, mistakes happen/agreed upon expectations are not met.
It is important to remember that this agreement is a living document and can be revisited at any time!
Can my RA help us with our 'Roommate Agreement'?
Yes! Please reachout to an RA for support with completing your roommate agreement, or locating the agreement on StarRez!
RHDs are also available to assist with skill building and facilitating mediations.
