Beyond Move-In: Thriving as a New Housing Professional

The start of the academic year is an exciting and demanding time for professionals in Housing and Residence Life. Designed for first-, second-, and third-year professionals, this interactive roundtable provides a supportive space to discuss the challenges of opening, staff training, student support, crisis response, and balancing competing priorities. Through facilitated conversation, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving, participants will exchange experiences, gain practical strategies, and build confidence as they navigate the beginning of the academic year and continue developing their professional identities.