What is this blog?

The RutgersZone is a revolutionary new space located in the Livingston Student Center on the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University. The space includes games like Skee-Ball and Pool, an array of HD Satellite televisions and a full-service ice cream/soda shop.

In addition to creating a unique experience on campus for Rutgers students, the RutgersZone also aims to develop life and leadership skills of the staff members working in the space.

This blog, the RutgersZone Experiment, is a chronicle of this ground-breaking experience being shared by seven undergraduate student managers and one professional staff general manager. These students are being tasked with working as a team to create an unmatched on-campus experience for our guests, learning to become effective managers and constantly "pushing the envelope" for what is expected on a college campus. As a part of their employment experience, each student manager is asked to blog at least once per week about the processes associated with opening this space or developing as a manger.

Welcome to the RutgersZone Experiment!





Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Training Day Eight: 8/25 (Campfire Love!)

What a ride it has been! Today was our last official day of training in the zone. We started the morning off with First Aid Training which scurred me a little bit! Its finally settling in that yes, I am a manager and if/when emergencies happen it will be my responsibility to take control and handle everything. Am I prepared - I'm gonna go with HECK YES.






















This day was full of all sorts of other important information as well. After the First Aid Training we also had a fire marshall come in and talk to us about fire safety. This is especially important because we are offering a fire pit as a special service for events. It is also important for accidental reason (say if someone pulls the fire alarm).

An RUPD officer came in as well to give us advice on certain situations should they happen. Although we were talking about scary events that could possibly occur she was calm and I think it made us all feel safe and that we had their support when needed.


My absolute favorite part of the day and of the training experience at large was the campfire we had that night! We learned how to build a fire and then sat around roasting marshmellows and making s'mores. We all had great conversation about what we thought about the training as a whole and what our fears and expectations were. We started this adventure as strangers and now I feel like we are not only a team, but are also a family. :)
I can honestly say that it is refreshing to be around a group of people who are equally excited about this job and experience. We all believe in each other and have faith that this is going to turn out to be something great!


Keep checking in to see how we do our first couple of weeks!
Until next time,
Ashley !

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