Oh, hey!  Welcome to the community. Staff selection can be a daunting administrative task. Not only do you need to collect and manage many applications and multiple processes, but you need to follow up on those applications. Candidates need to be evaluated and ranked, interviews need to be scheduled, references collected, and input from the…

We just covered why to use rubrics. We’ve discussed how the impact of biases (cognitive or not) can be reduced by the strategic use of rubrics. So, now let’s talk about how to create rubrics.

Rubrics are not easy to create yet are an essential tool to reduce bias and create a more consistent, representative hiring cycle.

A couple of minutes and an open mind is all you need to start to uncover, understand, and acknowledge bias in your hiring process.

Staff can establish shared ground rules, ensure all parties are heard and reinforce the purpose of the conversation. Training student staff on active listening, conflict mediation, and intercultural awareness can ensure a foundation of trust is built through roommate meetings.

With this next year, think about what to keep, toss, and imagineer. Toss what is not necessary, stomp on what is hindering success, celebrate the visionary, and capitalize on shimmers of innovation.

Hiram College made the decision to collect data in a more strategic and intentional way using eRezLife and, as a result, has fundamentally changed their ability to report on their goals and principles.

Many will agree, intentional interactions are the lifeblood of Residential Curriculum. Due to the nature of intentional interactions, it can be difficult to collect data, as we rely on student staff members to obtain and document this information. It’s important to precisely identify what information you need to report.