ASA: Academic Study Associates 2009 Programs

27 Years of Experience

ASA’s residential staff structure is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment that addresses students’ social, emotional and academic needs. At ASA UC Berkeley, the senior staff is comprised of an experienced Program Director, Dean of Students, Academic Director, Programming Director and Administrator. All members of the senior staff live in residence with students and are available to assist with any issue that arises. Senior staff are experienced educators with collegiate or boarding school residence life experience and great familiarity with ASA.

Program Director - Willem Vroegh

Willem completed his BA at Miami University of Ohio before joining Teach for America for several years and then continuing on to complete his MEd at Smith College. Willem has taught for over 12 years in both the US and abroad. Most recently he has taken on administrative responsibilities and is the principal of an elementary school in San Francisco. ASA has been fortunate to count Willem as a member of staff for the past 14 summers.

Resident Advisors (RAs)

In addition to the Senior staff team, a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) will provide direct supervision and support to students in the residence hall and during activities and excursions. RAs are college juniors, seniors or recent graduates. Each RA will support a group of ten students on his or her hall; RAs will orient students to their new home, help them with questions about the program and advise them as they adjust to living in a residential community.

All ASA staff undergo a rigorous selection process that includes an in person interview and an extensive background check. Additionally, all staff participate in a pre-program training on-site.

Safety & Supervision

- 1 to 8 student to residential staff ratio
- 24 hour dorm security
- Electronic key pass required for entry into dorm
- 11pm weekday, 12am weekend curfew
- Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use