Volume 4, Number 1, Oct. 2003
Residence Life Tips and Tricks
by Trevor Richards
One of the most common problems
first year students report is learning to share a room or
a house with a roommate or group of roommates. And roommate
conflicts are not just limited to first year student - roommate
conflicts are one of the largest types of conflicts handled
by mediation centers at colleges and universities. Two new
tools that can help roommates overcome their conflicts is
a set of tools called "Roommate Connections" and
"Living in Community" from paperclip.com
 "Roommate Connections" is designed to help students
living in a traditional residence hall get along with a
roommate
and in sharing living space. It is designed to help roommates
and others in the residence hall build strong connections
and iron out roommate conflicts before they happen. The publication
is an 8 page high color glossary publication.
There is also a Roommate Connections Facilitator's Guide
which can be used in training residence hall staff. It includes
activities, agendas, and case studies. Topics covered include
what to do when others get involved, informal roommate connecting
practices, and how to identify early signs of conflict.
"Living in Community" is geared toward students
living in apartments, suites, family or graduate housing.
It gives ideas for successful apartment living along with
ideas for engaging in community, settling neighbor disputes,
reminders about available support and the benefits of being
involved.
For pricing and further information call Paperclip.com at
1-866-295-0505 or visit their web
site.
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