University of South Florida: What is the difference between an RA and the professional residence-hall staff?
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An RA is a student staff member who supports a floor or community; professional Residence Life staff supervise the community and handle higher-level concerns.
USF residents have Resident Assistants who provide community support, policy guidance, crisis referral and an initial point of contact. Professional staff such as Residence Life Coordinators oversee residential operations and escalated concerns; RAs also have an on-duty system during evening and overnight hours.
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