Campus Units
Education, School of
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
Fall 2001
Journal or Book Title
College Student Affairs Journal
Volume
21
Issue
1
First Page
82
Last Page
91
Abstract
Through the use of in-depth interviews, the perceptions of Resident Assistants (RAs) held by 20 lesbian, gay, and bisexual students were explored. Students were asked about their experiences with and expectations of RAs. They were also questioned about their ideas concerning RA training. Students expected RAs to be open and accepting, personally supportive, and to create accepting climates. RAs who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual were valued as confidants and network builders, and contributed in a positive way to students' favorable impressions of the residence life department.
Copyright Owner
Information Age Publishing
Copyright Date
2001
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Evans, Nancy J.; Reason, Robert D.; and Broido, Ellen M., "Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students' Perceptions of Resident Assistants: Implications for Resident Assistant Selection and Training" (2001). Education Publications. 28.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/edu_pubs/28
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Higher Education Commons, Other Education Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
Comments
This article is from College Student Affairs Journal; Fall 2001; 21(1); 82-91. Posted with permission.