Starting fall 2026, Oregon splits RA roles into community and safety assistants, ending full housing benefits.

Starting in Fall 2026, the University of Oregon will restructure its Resident Assistant program, splitting the role into Community Assistants focused on community building and Community Safety Assistants handling safety and emergencies. Full room-and-board benefits for RAs will be eliminated, though alternative compensation details were not provided. The change follows a review of responsibilities aimed at improving student support and operational efficiency amid staffing and housing challenges. The university has not disclosed further implementation details.