On Call Rotation

New newer professional shares his experiences with his first week of on-call, a sewage leak, and a resident vomiting blood.

A seasoned professional recalls a REDRUM-style graffiti situation from a fight, a run-in with two students having sex, and a missing student call turning darker.*TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode of On-Call Rotation includes a discussion on suicidal actions and self-harm. Some content may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners.Crisis Line: You never know who might need Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in crisis.If you are feeling suicidal, please know that you are not alone. You can call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

A current Californian professional recalls times involving a first-time sexual assault call, damages to a new residence hall, and the tie to self-harm.*TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode of On-Call Rotation includes a discussion on suicidal actions and self-harm. Some content may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners.RAINN: When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.National Domestic Violence Hotline1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 |  www.thehotline.orgCrisis Line: You never know who might need Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in crisis.If you are feeling suicidal, please know that you are not alone. You can call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

A previous on-call professional recalls incidents involving building slip-n-slides, fireworks, and a biting incident.

This on-call professional recalls her time navigating intoxicated students ripping out a sink, a delivery man backing into a street pole, and more.

Internship experience leads this professional through parties, an on-again-off-again serious pain for a guest, and an aggressive student to her and a neighbor above her. Also look out for opossums. They're dangerous.

This mid-western professional unpacks his experiences with students doing a lot of damage, specifically to their conduct standing, the external entrance doors, and an elevator.

A current professional discusses her undergraduate experiences focused on her first incident, a student breaking furniture, and a student discussing sexual violence.*TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode of On-Call Rotation includes a discussion on sexual violence and rape. Some content may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners.RAINN: When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.National Domestic Violence Hotline1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 |  www.thehotline.orgCrisis Line: You never know who might need Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in crisis.

A D1 institution professional recalls her recent incidents occurring at her institution, including a naked lockout, paranoia, and missing residents

An academic coach reflects on her time in residence life, including a roommate conflict, student deaths, and a bias-based incident.*TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode of On-Call Rotation includes a discussion on student death. Some content may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners.Crisis Line: You never know who might need Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in crisis.National Mental Health Association Call Center: 1-800-969-6642

It makes a lot of mental capacity to go through on-call rotations, let alone working in residence life. This guest talks true experiences dealing with managing their mental health.

A new professional recalls her experience spanning three institutions, each with a little something interesting.*TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode of On-Call Rotation includes a discussion on suicidal actions and self-harm. Some content may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners. Crisis Line: You never know who might need Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in crisis.If you are feeling suicidal, please know that you are not alone. You can call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

A professional recalls many stories from his graduate experience being on call, including streakers, a stripper pole, and a possible bias-related incident.

A Midwest professional recalls her experiences with a prank pigeon release, a resident peeing on a CA's door, and many more stories. 

Following a Boston professional's journey through Residence Life, stories of a shattered glass window and numerous intoxicated, naked residents emerge.

Sometimes you're not even on call when incidents pull you on! In this episode, our guest shares about her experiences with a new, by-the-book CA, and when a student gets arrested...again.

Across the plethora of opportunities for incidents lands this professional in quite interesting incidents, especially considering the realistic fears of losing a student.

As a graduate hall director, it is quite a shock to move into a higher authority, especially when your on-call responsibilities change. Follow this long night of three incidents happening, relating to alcohol-consumption, injury, and autism spectrum-related moments.

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