RA Application - Hannibal-LaGrange University

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Name
First Last
Student ID
Current College Classification
CGPA
Mailbox Number
Phone
Current dorm assignment and room number
Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Building Placement Preference: We would appreciate your input in building placement, however, the residence life staff reserves the right to place each RA selected where they believe that person is best suited to serve. For our information, please list your first three building preferences and state your reason(s) for believing you would be best suited for that building.
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Would you be willing to move to a different dorm?
- Yes
- No
Would you be willing to have an all-freshman wing?
- Yes
- No

1. Please share about your personal relationship with Jesus. (A summary statement of your beliefs, how you came to have a relationship with Jesus and how it developed since coming to HLGU.)
2. Why do you desire to become a Resident Advisor?
3. Describe any leadership or ministry experiences, on or off campus that you are currently involved in or have previously participated in. Tell us why you chose to be involved in them and one important lesson you learned from each experience.
4. Do you regularly attend a local church? If so, which one?
5. The key to being a successful Resident Advisor is relationships. How will you develop relationships individually and collectively with those in your care?
6. What strengths do you have that will help you as an RA?
7. What weaknesses may cause you to experience difficulty as an RA?
8. Scripture states that those of us in leadership positions should “live beyond reproach.” What does this mean to you and why is it important?
9. Proverbs 27:17 says: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Galatians 6:1-2 says: “...if someone is caught in sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently...but watch yourself, so you won’t also be tempted. Carry each others burdens, and in this may you fulfill the law of Christ.” How do you feel about having to confront peers regarding HLGU’s Standards of Conduct? Are you willing to become involved in confrontation with your peers for the purpose of their growth and the good of the community? Do you have any concerns about your ability to do this?
10. Briefly explain the importance of trust, honesty, and confidentiality in the RA position.
11. Have you ever been involved in a disciplinary incident at HLGU? What was your involvement? How was it resolved? What did you learn?
12 a. Can you support the present Standards of Conduct in the HLGU Student Handbook?
- Yes
- No
12 b. Comment on any area that might be difficult for you to support and wh
13. Please list any anticipated involvement, on or off campus, for the 2014-2015 school year.
14 a. Will you need to offset your expenses with additional employment?
- Yes
- No
14 b. If so, please explain the nature of the work and the number of hours per week you anticipate working.
15. List any questions/concerns you may have regarding the RA role or life in the residence hall.

List one faculty/staff member, and your current RA to whom you will give the attached references. Please also list a personal reference and provide who will provide a letter of reference for you.
Faculty/Staff Member
Current RA
Personal Reference
Letter of Reference
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