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    University Housing honors top RAs

    Each year, two outstanding Resident Assistants are honored for their hard work unifying and entertaining students who live on campus while also keeping them safe and happy. They help lead those living in their residences hall in finding their place among the Southeastern family.

    This year, University Housing chose Krista Achor and Aaron Johnson as the 2014 RAs of the Year. 

    Achor has served as a Resident Assistant since fall 2012. She began in Pride Hall and currently serves the residents of Greek Village. 

    “My experience as a Resident Assistant has helped me branch out and network to meet so many different people throughout my college years at Southeastern,” said Achor, a senior majoring in elementary/special education. “It has been hard work, but definitely worth it in the end with everything I have accomplished so far.”

    Achor holds one of four leadership positions on the Resident Assistant staff, managing the Hall Council Committee of RAs who work with officers to create programs, events and interactions for on campus residents. 

    “Krista has been a vital asset to the RA team and summer staff; her organizational skills and ability to create working relationships with other students is exceptional,” said Amanda Robbins, assistant director of residential life. “In November, Krista led a team of students and professional staff in attending the SWACURH [Southwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls] Conference at the University of Arkansas.” 

    Achor oversaw all conference planning and requirements for Southeastern delegates to attend the conference for the first time. In addition, she was recently elected as the National Communications Coordinator for the regional Residential Hall Association, which also is part of the national organization. She plans to use her experiences with the regional organization to grow as an RA. 

    “This semester as a Resident Assistant 2, I intend to continue trying to build the foundation of the Greek Community,” said Achor. “I also plan to continue to promote Hall Council and get other residents involved in the various events that we plan on campus.” 

    Johnson has served as a Resident Assistant in St. Tammany Hall since fall 2013. His creativity and dedication have been utilized by the Departmental Programming Committee in planning events such as Oktoberfest, Fais Do Do and more. 

    “Aaron’s ability to create successful events and programs can be seen in his relationships with the residents of St. Tammany Hall,” said Robbins. “Aaron has contributed greatly to his residents’ housing experience.”

    According to Robbins, Johnson is known among the staff as an outstanding tour guide. He enjoys meeting potential Lions and speaking about the campus.

    “I have worked to make the residents’ living experience the best that it can be,” said Johnson, a junior majoring in political science. “One of the main things that I have also done is to make giving tours fun and exciting for potential residents. Giving tours has become my specialty in the Housing office.” 

    Now that St. Tammany Hall is considered the community service hall, Johnson hopes to engage residents in several service opportunities and events during the spring. 

    For more information on becoming a resident assistant or living on campus, email [email protected]

     
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