Adjusting to college life can be hard. The 22 resident assistants named for the upcoming year at the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith plan to make it easier.
Twelve new RAs will join 10 returning ones and the rest of the housing crew for the 2018-19 academic year at ΝΓΧΣΟΘΙϊ. RAs will serve in the Lionβs Den residential housing and the Sebastian Commons apartments.
βThe RAs are one of the top reasons that living on campus is a βvalue-addedβ experience compared to other living options,β said Beth Eppinger, director of housing and residential life. βThe RAs provide social and educational events, they assist in mediations, they connect residents to campus resources, and they provide a safe and fun home.β
New RAs include:
Booneville: Josh Scott, Lionβs Den.
Elkins: Emily Dyke, Lionβs Den.
Farmington: Shandreka McCullough, Sebastian Commons.
Fort Smith: Davin Chitwood, Sebastian Commons.
Greenland: Zac Wolfe, Sebastian Commons.
Lavaca: Breanna Noble, Lionβs Den.
Leeβs Summit, Mo.: Noelle Miller, Lionβs Den.
Mulberry: Kyla Murders, Sebastian Commons.
Pacific Grove, Calif.: Myles Kerchner, Lionβs Den.
Pea Ridge: Allie Van Houden, Lionβs Den.
Russellville: Bheyleigh Nufer, Sebastian Commons.
West Fork: Madison Coker, Lionβs Den.
Returning RAs who will serve in the Lionβs Den are Edith Aleke of Warri, Nigeria; Ethan Hamilton of Mena; Austin Merriott of Hot Springs, Savannah Page of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Johnny Resendiz of Fort Smith; Tori Seaman of West Fork; and Steven Stone of Lamar.
Returning RAs for the Sebastian Commons are Anthony Osagwu of Asaba, Nigeria; Michelle Perez of Green Forest; and Samantha Strain of Hot Springs.
To become a resident assistant, students must attend an information session in February, complete an application packet, go through a group interview process and a background check, and participate in individual interviews.