CRAFTING THE CULTURE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT

RISD Residence Life, RA Training 2015Ashley Malenfant

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO

RESIDENCE LIFE?

WHAT MAKES UP THE CULTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENT?

ASSUMPTIONS

PERSPECTIVE

VALUE

ARTIFACTS

Kuh, G. D., & Hall, J.E. (1993). Using cultural perspectives in student affairs. In G.D. Kuh (ed.), Cultural perspectives in student affairs work (pp. 1-20). Lanham, MD: American College Personnel Association.

NEGATIVE ARTIFACTS

POSITIVE ARTIFACTS

NEGATIVE VALUES

POSITIVE VALUES

NEGATIVE ASSUMPTIONS

POSITIVE ASSUMPTIONS

NEGATIVE PERSPECTIVE

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE

How will you demonstrate a welcoming and

positive environment?