SUNY Broome's Office of Housing and Residential Life had several members of their resident assistant staff attend SUNY Cobleksill’s first annual Resident Assistant Conference on Feb. 10, 2018.SUNY Broome’s Office of Housing and Residential Life had several members of their resident assistant staff attend SUNY Cobleksill’s first annual Resident Assistant Conference on Feb. 10, 2018.

Accompanied by the Student Village’s Residence Directors, the RA staff was “provided an opportunity for forward-thinking knowledgeable individuals to share their experiences and insights specifically within student affairs … a platform for professional development, partnerships and continued growth.”

The day-long conference was attended by more than a few colleges. It consisted of various sessions, some of which focused on: mindfulness; community service and the benefits of service learning; social justice lenses; and the Power of positive psychology. SUNY Broome RAs were able to share their own experiences and skills, in addition to learning more about how to be effective leader, a resource to their fellow peers and engaging connectors to the campus community.