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6. Community Builder: As a Resident Director, you are responsible for developing a team of
Resident Assistants who will bring people together based on their interests and needs.
You must also create a positive environment in your building where residents can feel
comfortable. What is your philosophy of community development? How would you
implement your philosophy into a residence hall setting?
7. Student: In Residence Life, we seek to support the academic mission of Montana State University
– Northern.
A Resident Director is primarily a student; the Resident Director position is
your second priority after you academics. This means that any sports or extracurricular
activities commitment always come after your commitment as a Resident Director. Please
describe how you would go about supporting the classroom experience in the residence halls.
8. Educator: The following is our Commitment to Inclusive Communities: “Fostering
inclusive communities where individuals are valued, safe and heard is essential to the
success of our students. We are committed to understanding both individual and shared
human experiences and advocating for the respect and inclusion of all identities.” What
tangible steps would you take as a Resident Director to uphold this commitment?
9. Please include the names of the following people who will be asked to submit a Letter of
Recommendation for you:
Current RA or RD/Student Life Coordinator
Current or previous supervisor
By signing this application, you are giving the Office of Student Life permission to verify any information
you have provided—including your academic information.
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Signature Date
Please e-mail your completed application to harlan.fredenberg@msun.edu
or
return a completed printed application to the Student Union Building Information Desk
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Montana State University - Northern does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability,
gender identity, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including
applications, admissions, and employment.