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  Hall Lingo
Hall Lingo

CRC:
The Coordinator for Residential Communities oversees the
day-to-day operations of geographic residence hall areas.
Area Desk: Each part of campus is divided into geographic areas
utilizing an area desk. Its main function is to provide
information, lock-out temporary keys (free of charge), etc.,
Some are open 24-hours.
ARHD: The assistant residence hall director is a graduate
student currently pursuing a graduate degree in college student personnel or
counseling.
The ARHD assists the RHD with daily operations of the hall
and the Hall Council
.
Host: The host is the resident of the residence hall
in which the guest is visiting.
Living Corridor: These are the floors and lounge areas where students
live and where the guest hours apply. Designated areas,
as determined by the residence hall staff, on the first floor
of most residence halls are not covered by the guest
hours policy.
Nonresident Guest: Any person that does not live in that particular hall.
RA: The RA (resident assistant) is an undergraduate student
who has completed one year of college already. 
RAs live on the floors with students.  RAs were hired to help
build community and to assist students in getting connected to
the resources they need to be successful.

RCC: Residential Computer Consultant
Assists users with internet connection issues.
RCR: The room condition report is a form that your RA
completes prior to your arrival on campus that explains in
detail the condition of your room. Your RA will approach
you within the first two weeks of the semester requesting
that you review the document for accuracy, suggest any
additions and sign it.
ResNet: ResNet
Part of the RISC office which assists residence hall
students with network-related issues.

http://www.res.kent.edu/connect
RHD: The residence hall director is a full-time professional
responsible for your educational development and serves
as the supervisor to the resident assistants in a hall.
Resident Guest: A resident who is visiting another person's room
within the hall.
Residence Hall Staff: Residence Hall Staff includes the RHD, ARHD, RAs, security aides,
and desk staff.  All
of these staff members are here to support
students in halls. 
Security Aides: Student staff members hired to assist with ensuring a safe and
secure living environment.  The security aides are also great resources
for information about the residence halls
, the campus, and the University. 
You can find these students easily by looking for the bright yellow shirts!  
Work Orders/ RapidTrack: This is a request that you make to allow
the maintenance staff to enter your room and make
necessary repairs. For example, if your closet door comes
off the track, you would place a request for it to
be repaired. Charges may be assessed for non-wear-and
-tear damages Students may file a RapidTrack at 
https://www.res.kent.edu/Students/RapidTrack/.