A Social-Justice-Based Resident Assistant (RA) Training Program on a Midsized Rural Community College Campus |
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| Authors: | Alissa R King |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Social Sciences , Kirwood Community College , Cedar Rapids , Iowa , USA alissa.king@kirwood.edu |
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| Abstract: | Social justice education within the community college setting has not been an academic focus to date; yet, community colleges remain an environment for a diverse student population due to their low cost, open access, and variety of course delivery methods. Rural community colleges, however, may pose an interesting challenge to those wishing to implement social justice initiatives within coursework and existing programs. This article provides an example of a social justice training program that was developed for resident assistants on a midsized, rural community college in the Midwest, with a booming residential student population, and the challenges encountered during the phases of the project. Results of pre- and postassessments with the participants of the training suggest that a quality training program can equip students with the tools needed to feel more confident in their abilities to perform their job well. |
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