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Bulletin Boards for Resident Advisors

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A quick How-To on making College Dorm bulletin boards

Creating college bulletin boards can often times be a daunting task for resident advisers however they do not need to be. By simply following these easy steps you can be impressing your supervisors in no time.

Create eye catching bulletin boards that will attract college students, inform them of up coming events and spark conversations on topics to be discussed at up coming meetings.

You will soon have colorful bulletin boards all throughout your dorms and hallways ...

College Bulletin Boards Step by Step

The Steps to Creating Bulletin Boards for your Dorm

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1. Make sure that most of the staples are out of your bulletin board

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2. Get a piece of butcher block paper that you think is too big for the bulletin board you are covering.

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3. Staple the paper to each corner of the bulletin board while smoothing out all the wrinkles.

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4. Use an sharp craft knife to cut the paper to size.

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5.Staple a boarder to the bulletin board

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6. Cut out large letters for the title of the board.

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7. Print and cut out pictures and words to go on the board and mat them on construction paper.

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8. Be creative and add other items that enhance your board's aesthetic.

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Hot Bulletin Board Items

Some nessisary items for a Resident Advisor

What information do your residents need reminding of each time they walk down the hallway. Students are unlikely to look at, let alone read, bulletin boards if you don't take the time to create colorful, eye-catching bulletin boards. You can add pizazz by using color, texture, and movement.

Here are some hot new items that you might want to consider when creating bulletin boards...
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Some Great Bulletin Board Ideas

Tis the season for Bulletin Boards

The perfect bulletin board is one that captures your resident's attention because they are:
* interested in the subject
*captivated by the bright colors
*curious about the theme but are too scared/ don't know to ask you in person
Hopefully your bulletin boards can encapsulate all of these.

Themes:
Sit down with your fellow staff members to brain storm about possible themes for all of your bulletin boards. Ideally you want to touch upon topics that are going to be salient to your residents at that time. So make sure to choose what is going to fit your style and your resident's needs.

College Bulletin Boards and The Big Questions...

Food for Thought for the Resident Advisor

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Bulletin Board Materials

Boarders and Paper for Creating Bulletin Boards

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Feedback about College Bulletin Boards

  • howtoburnbellyfat Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    I like the idea, it keep everything organized.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Feb 2, 2011 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    I love your ideas for creating bulletin boards. What a wonderful resource for resident advisors!
  • lizziebeth Oct 6, 2010 @ 6:49 pm | delete
    What a great idea! I like your college bulletin board lens. Thanks for making it!
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