READING, Penn. — Jacob Rideout of Clearlake, Calif., has been named a lead resident assistant for Walton Hall at Albright College.

A graduate of Yucca Valley High School, Rideout is studying crime and justice at Albright.

Taking on a highly-responsible position, resident assistants, or RAs, lead and support the development of each individual in Albright's residence halls.

RAs develop positive personal relationships with residents, collaborate with campus offices, empower residents to effectively interact with classmates, and uphold Albright community standards.

RAs for Crowell, Krause, and Walton Halls are tasked with helping first year students transition into college life, while RAs for Lion, North, Mohn and Smith Halls work among established, upperclass student communities.

All Albright residential life staff are highly trained in safety and community building, as well as campus resources, programming and policies.

Pursuing a mission to provide students with an education that enables them to live their best lives, now and in the future, Albright College, Reading, Pa., founded 1856, is home to a distinctive co-major program that enables students to cross or combine different areas of study, without taking longer to graduate.