Western Connecticut State University
Housing and Residence Life
Dear ARM Applicant:
To be eligible to apply for a position, you must meet the following requirements:
Please note this is for the Spring 2018 Semester
Job Qualifications Requirements:
· You must be registered as a full time student at Western Connecticut State University for the Spring 2018 semester.
· All applicants must be in good academic standing at the University and have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater, as well as maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
· You must be in good judicial standing. This means that you must have had no incidents that would cause you to be on judicial probation for the 2017-2018 academic year.
· You must have completed one semester at Western Connecticut State University (this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the department).
· You must have completed 24 applicable college credits (this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the department).
Application Requirements:
· You must turn in a hard copy of your application to the housing office by 4pm on, November 10th, 2017 (applications must be received and time stamped by 1:00pm – NO EXCEPTIONS). All applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of their application. After submitting your application, if you do not receive a confirmation email within 48hrs of submission, you must follow up with the Selection Chairs (Kevin Brenzel or Shevy Booze).
· Please use the Recommendation Form (attached below) for recommendation letters. A minimum of two (maximum of 3) letters must be emailed in PDF format to Kevin Brenzel () directly from the individuals writing the recommendations.
o Recommendations cannot be made by family members nor any member of the Housing and Residence Life staff. This includes RAs, ARMs, RDs and the Central Housing Staff,
o Applications are not considered complete unless recommendation forms are received by the application due date (Friday, November 10, 2017 at 4:00pm).
· You must attach a current resume with your application.
· You will use the program planner (attached) to plan a WCSU Success program with an example of how you would publicize for this program. Bring one copy of each to the interview. DO NOT attach this with your application.
o A WCSU Success program is defined as:
§ Increasing student’s awareness of resources and services available on campus to aid in their success here at Western in and outside the classroom. For example, host the math emporium at your program to educate your residents about what they do on campus and how it can help them.
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Applications Available on the Housing Website / Tuesday, October 23, 2017Applications submitted by 1:00pm / Friday, November 10, 2017
Individual Interview / 11/13/17 – 11/17/17
Offers and Notifications / Week of December 4th
If hired: Other required dates to follow / TBA
Kevin Brenzel / Shevy Booze
ADHRL/RD Centennial Hall / ADHRL/RD Litchfield Hall
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ACADEMIC RESOURCE MENTOR APPLICATION
2017-2018
Western Connecticut State University Housing and Residence Life
Please rank (1 being highest, 3 being lowest) where you think the Housing and Residence Life Department could best utilize you, your talents, and your contributions. There should be no duplicate numbers.
___ First Year Areas
___ Upper Class Areas
___ Mixed Classes Areas
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
List the commitments, such as co-ops, internships, nursing, student teaching, sports team, job, clubs/organizations, and other obligations you currently participate or plan to participate in next school year. (The ARM position is your primary job. Carefully consider if your other obligations will interfere with your ability to perform your duties as an ARM.)
Activity/Program/Organization / Current/Future / Responsibilities / Weekly Hour CommitmentPlease answer the following questions in one page or less, single spaced, highlighting your skills and attributes that would contribute positively to the ARM position:
1) What strengths do you possess that you can bring to the ARM position? What can you contribute to the Housing and Residence Life community?
2) What is something that you are passionate about that you would like to pass on to your residents?
3) What is the ARM’s role in building community? What strategies would you utilize to build community among your residents?
4) What are some strategies you would utilize to educate students about the ARM position and how students can benefit from working with the ARM?
Please Note:
1. Your request for building/room placement is not guaranteed. The Housing and Residence Life Department reserves the right to place RAs and ARMs where the need is and where an individual’s skills are best utilized.
2. The Office of Housing and Residence Life will only retain students who currently satisfy the requirement for GPA and judicial standing. In the event that your GPA falls below a 3.2 or your judicial standing changes, Housing reserves the right to revoke your offer for employment.
3. In order to be considered you must submit a confirmed application and fulfill all mandatory obligations.
If you are currently receiving financial aid and/or plan to next semester, there is a possibility your aid will be affected if you receive the ARM position. Please see the Financial Aid Office to investigate your circumstances.Signature Date
Application, resume, and letter(s) of reference are due hard copy to Housing Office by
November 10th by 4:00pm
Western Connecticut State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reference Form for Academic Resource Mentor Position
Western Connecticut University Housing and Residential Life
Academic Resource Mentors (ARMs) are members of the Department of Housing and Residence Life at Western Connecticut State University. ARMs have responsibilities to the entire residence hall while focusing more specifically on students who fall under the GPA requirement for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). They play an integral role in the establishment of an environment conducive to maximum academic and personal development. ARMs also seek to promote a sense of community within the residence hall fostered by individual responsibility, mutual respect, and the pursuit of mutual interests.
Name of Applicant Your Name
Relationship to Applicant
How Long Have You Known Applicant
The above-mentioned candidate is applying to be a Resident Assistant at Western Connecticut State University. It would be greatly appreciated if you could write a detailed recommendation outlining the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses as they apply to the position.
In what capacity do you know the applicant?
Can you speak to the applicant’s ability to work with others?
How does the applicant handle stressful situations where he/she might have to think quickly?
Are you willing to be contacted should further information be necessary? ____Yes ____No
Signature Date Phone
Position Company
Please e-mail reference in a PDF file by 4:00PM on November 10th:
Kevin Brenzel –
RA/ARM Selection Committee- Housing and Residence Life
181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810
WCSU Housing & Residence Life New ARM Applicant Program Worksheet
A WCSU Success Program is defined as a program that increases a student’s awareness of resources and services available on campus to aid in their success here at Western both in and outside the classroom. For example, host the Math Emporium at your program to educate your residents about what they do on campus and how it can help them. Please plan a fictional WCSU Success Program using the prompts below. Be sure to bring this sheet to your interview!
Program NameProgram Date and Time
Program Location
Please describe the purpose of your program.
Please write a summary describing your program.
Will you have any outside presenters?
Supplies Needed:
Anticipated Cost:
How will you advertise your program? (Please create an advertisement to bring to your interview.)