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| Title | Houstonian, 1997 |
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| Date | 1997 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published in 1997, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
| Donor | Burns, Lisa |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 63 1997 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
| Use and Reproduction | In Copyright |
| Note | The digitization and presentation of this yearbook was made possible by a gift from Ms. Lisa Burns in honor of her service as Houstonian editor. |
| File Name | index.cpd |
| Title | Residence Halls |
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| File Name | yearb1997090.jpg |
| Transcript | (Continued from 128) Resident Advisers are often called upon to wear many hats. They are not only entertainers, they are also counselors and mediators. Part of the job of being an RA is responsiveness to individual problems. However, when dealing with conflicts Each month RAs are required to coordinate floor activities, designed to bring the floor members closer together. "I try to make the activities fun and worth missing a little studying time. In October, the floor went to haunted houses and had a door decorating contest. We also had lingerie par- I take a large amount of pride in ties and set aside spe- my job. I would always be there ^ "f oVt" S t* alism and, most of all, for my residents, and they knOW Santiago said. confidentiality. ,, prmfirle in me" The main charac" "I take a large inGY Can COnilde in me. teristic of a dorm resi- or problems involving a resident, the RA must always maintain objectivity, profession RA Carla Santiago large amount of pride in my job. I would always be there for my residents and they know they can confide in me. However if the conversation shared to me is life threatening and requires a with residents challenges the minds of resi- professional for safety reasons, it is my job to dents, peers and RAs. The RAs motto is: a true share it with my supervisor only," Santiago leader reaches above what is expected, said. dent adviser is to provide leadership by going beyond managing the status of the day-to-day development programs. Interacting Male Towers residents pose for a floor picture. A GOOD RA CAN KEEP THE FLOOR'S ATMOSPHERE LIGHT BY ENCOURAGING ACTIVITY BETWEEN THE STUDENTS. PHOTO BY: CONRAD TURNER Residence Halls |