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If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the region and on the field of residence and housing, consider getting involved with the RLPA! The RLPA offers a range of committees and Board positions that allow you to contribute to the development of policies and practices in the field of residence life. By joining RLPA, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field, gain valuable leadership skills, and make a difference in the lives of students. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow both personally and professionally.
The Anti-Racism and Reconciliation (ARR) Working Group aims to provide feedback and recommendations to the RLPA Board of Directors on matters of policy and governance on operational matters from an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens. The group is responsible for a few tasks, which include:
If you are interested in learning more about how to join the ARR Working Group, please reach out to the Anti-Racism and Reconciliation Working Group Chair at arrchair@rlpa.ca
Each year, the LEAD Conference Co-Chairs put out a call to professional staff in the region to form the LEAD Professional Staff Planning Committee. The committee has been responsible for numerous important LEAD Conference tasks including:
If you are interested in learning more about when this opportunity will be available, please reach out to the LEAD Co-Chairs at lead@rlpa.ca.
The Student Conduct and Case Management Community of Practice (CoP) was approved by the RLPA Board of Directors in February 2024. The CoP is a space where professionals can share ideas, practices, and resources related to student conduct and case management with the hopes of developing and improving the profession and institutional policies. At each CoP meeting, the group discusses ideas, trends, and approaches related to a specific area (e.g., restorative justice, decision-making, behavioural intervention teams). If you are interested in joining the CoP, you can reach out to the CoP founder and Chair, Akhilesh Prasad at ccmchair@rlpa.ca.
