Worcester Residence Life Network hosts conference at WPI

Worcester, MA - The Worcester Residence Life Network (WRLN) held its 2009 conference "Get the Picture: Create Your Own RA Image," at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on October 25.

A total of 153 resident assistants and 27 professional staff attended from seven Consortium institutions. Topics covered at the conference included: diversity, social issues, mediation, programming, advertising, wellness/balance, stress/time management, social networking and leadership.

WRLN is dedicated to the professional and social development of professionals and para-professionals at Consortium institutions who provide services to residential students. Through monthly meetings, WRLN offers a wide variety of opportunities including professional development, networking, and the sharing of best practices. WRLN's mentoring program connects new professionals with mid-level to senior level administrators within the Consortium.