Practice effective academic skills and attitudes (Programs done
by RAs) Target: Male residents Description: A bulletin board was
setup with slips of paper to post good grades. What Worked:
There was motivation to recognize the achievements residents had
made. How It Built Community: Other housemates were able to
recognize the hard work the residents in that house were putting
into their schoolwork. Challenge/s: Not everyone participated.
Chris Frey, RA, Bender Target: Male residents Description: The
residents played grocery BINGO and learned effective study
strategies. What Worked: I extended personal invitations to the
residents. There were food prizes and it was located in our
lounge so it was convenient. I had to know the material well so
I could turn the suggestions from the book into questions for
the residents to consider in their own approaches to school and
life. How It Built Community: It was a great was for the new
residents to get to know the older residents. Challenge/s: A lot
of the guys didn’t p