To determine positive and negative aspects of the Ra job as they perceived them To determine how satisfied RAs are with their job To determine why RA's leave their job Methodology This project consisted of exploratory research conducted through a survey of all 60 RA's currently employed by the NMSU Department of Housing and Residence Life A structured questionnaire survey design was used because it was a convenient and inexpensive way to collect the data that was needed. The questionnaire contained 35 questions, four of which were open-ended. The questions on the survey were formulated after an interview with a small group of former RA's and current RA's. The small group was asked what aspects of the job they did/didn't like, what they thought were strengths/weaknesses of the department, and why they quit their job or why they decided to stay The survey was distributed in person at the weekly staff meeting of the individual hall. Respondents were instructed to completely fill out each questionnaire and to take their time in answering the questions. There was a 100% response rate making this project a complete census of the target group. Each question on a returned survey was verified to be answered completely and correctly. The statistical methods used to analyze the data were obtained through the SPSS Statistical Analysis Computer Program Through the use of the SPSS program, frequency and cross tabulation data was generated reflecting the results of the survey