In previous semesters, sign ups have gone through the roof for events hosted by RAs such as the Mac Make-Up tutorials and the InCahoots Line-Dance Parties. Community service projects such as the Beach Clean-Ups and awareness events also drew a lot of attention.
However this semester has seen a dramatic decline in participation of such events.Every event sees less and less sign ups from the residents."There are a few reasons why i don't participate," says Nicole Williams, a resident of Parkside H Building. "I either have no money, I'm busy and forget to go or they just aren't interesting."
Some events don't offer transportation to students, instead they offer gas cards for carpooling, but sometimes their friends don't want to attend. "I also wont go if i cant find someone to go with me," says Williams.
Other times events are not promoted as effectively as before, when people were invited on Facebook, reminded through Twitter and called to confirm that they were coming. Events that are highly promoted have more participation.
To improve attendance Resident Assistants could look into making the events more interesting to their residents and also publicize more and possibly provide transportation for a more of the off-campus events.
For more information on building events contact your RA or visit the poster row at your community's Dining Hall.
-Leslie Campos
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