On Call Rotation
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Housing and Residence Life is as glamorous as everyone makes it out to be, right? As a higher education and student affairs professional serving on an on-call rotation surely will lead to funny, scary, and quite unique situations. Each week a professional will share some of their stories from their on-call rotations. New episodes airing every Tuesday at 7AM EST.
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Episodes
A Plethora of Hazardous Wastes* feat. Rylee F.
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBNew newer professional shares his experiences with his first week of on-call, a sewage leak, and a resident vomiting blood.
Ma'am, I Need You to Dismount* feat. Jenni S.
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBA 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 cri...
Comfortability in the Conversation* feat. Oscar B.
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA 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 phon...
Fireworks, Right to My Building feat. William K.
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBA previous on-call professional recalls incidents involving building slip-n-slides, fireworks, and a biting incident.
I Just Wanted to Deliver Some Pizza feat. Anastasia C.
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis on-call professional recalls her time navigating intoxicated students ripping out a sink, a delivery man backing into a street pole, and more.
Pain on Whatever Side the Appendix is On feat. Holly L.
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBInternship 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.
Breaking Policy, Breaking Doors, Breaking Elevators feat. Cedrick F.
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis 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.
My Gym Bag Full of Fireball* feat. Kait K.
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBA 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. C...
This is a Scooby Doo Mystery feat. Erica S.
June 16, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBA D1 institution professional recalls her recent incidents occurring at her institution, including a naked lockout, paranoia, and missing residents
My Roommate Wore My Shoes* feat. Rachel M.
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAn 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 C...
A Conversation on Mental Health with Drew M.
June 09, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIt 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.
Head to Toe Boob Walls* feat. Miranda C.
June 04, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBA 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 t...
Streaking and Stripper Poles feat. Alex W.
June 02, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBA professional recalls many stories from his graduate experience being on call, including streakers, a stripper pole, and a possible bias-related incident.
The Golf Cart is in the Pond feat. Sara S.
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBA Midwest professional recalls her experiences with a prank pigeon release, a resident peeing on a CA's door, and many more stories.
An Iguana and Naked Bodies feat. Matthew G.
May 26, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFollowing a Boston professional's journey through Residence Life, stories of a shattered glass window and numerous intoxicated, naked residents emerge.
YOU DON'T BELONG IN HERE! feat. Elisabeth B.
May 21, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSometimes 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.
CSI, Hot Dogs, and Wine Bottles feat. Keith U.
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBAcross the plethora of opportunities for incidents lands this professional in quite interesting incidents, especially considering the realistic fears of losing a student.
The Long Night feat. Courtney E.
May 16, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAs 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.
On-Call Training - Intro to the Podcast
May 15, 2020 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBLearn more about the purpose of on-call rotation