Professionalism and Role Modeling

• Alcohol and Other Drugs: If an RA is in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol (under the age of 21), drugs, illegal substances, and/or any prescription medication that was not prescribed to them, they will be immediately released from their position and referred to the Office of Student Conduct/UCF Police Department. If an RA is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, or prescription medication that impacts their mental clarity, while serving in a working capacity, they will be immediately released from their position and referred to the Office of Student Conduct/UCF Police Department.
• Confidentiality/Privacy: RAs must keep all personal information about residents, and other sensitive information private in accordance with FERPA. RAs must not share information about residents or incidents with parents, family members, students, or anyone who is not affiliated with the University. If the RA has questions about specific situations, the RA must discuss it with their supervisor before disclosing any information. As responsible employees, RAs are not confidential resources on campus and must report all sexual misconduct and mental health concerns to their supervisor or on-call staff.
• Attire: While working, RAs are required to wear a department-issued polo or T-Shirt with DHRL logo, appropriate shorts/pants/skirts, name tag, and closed-toed shoes. The RA will be provided with departmental apparel; it is the RA’s responsibility to keep it in good condition. This apparel must be returned upon departure from the RA position.
• Electronic Media: All social media and other electronic means of communication are representations of RAs and the overall department. RAs should not share these sites or means of communication with residents if the content of their social media misrepresents the University or department.
• Media: RAs are not authorized to represent or disseminate statements, positions, or policies of UCF DHRL to any media outlet including campus news. This includes engaging in activity on social media, blogging, or speaking with/responding to inquiries from media outlets. While the RA is free to express their personal opinion, the RA must take reasonable steps to ensure that the expression is recognized by potential recipients as their opinion and not a representation of UCF DHRL. Reasonable steps include providing a disclaimer that the RA is not authorized to represent UCF DHRL and that any statements made are solely the RA’s opinion and not a representation of UCF DHRL.