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A resident assistant (RA) is a student staff member who lives in the residence hall and apartment communities and is assigned to a floor or wing. As a peer, an RA serves as a basic source of information and referral help and assists residents in adjusting to campus life. The overall responsibility of an RA is to provide leadership and support to individual residents, residence halls and apartment communities.
The following is the maximum recommended size carpet for each hall. Rooms in North Neighborhood vary by size and some may require smaller rugs. Some students decide to purchase smaller carpet if they don't intend to cover the room's floor. We encourage everyone to purchase carpeting that has a finished banded edge to prevent tripping, as carpet tape is not allowed in the residence halls.
How to Submit a Maintenance Request for Residence Halls and On-Campus Apartments:
The MSU campus map can be accessed online or obtained as a physical copy at any Service Center. Additionally, you can download the MSU mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store, which includes a searchable campus map for easy location finding
The community director (CD) provides leadership, management, supervision and development for a residence hall or apartment community. A community is defined as one large residential facility or several smaller residential facilities (approximately 700-1,100 students). The position provides high level customer service and creates a community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for its residents. The job also promotes an inclusive living-learning environment and partners with a diverse group of staff, students a
Each student at Michigan State University is afforded various rights and responsibilities as outlined in Spartan Life, including specific guidelines for on-campus living outlined in the On-campus Housing Handbook, General Student Regulations and University Housing Regulations.