The RA position has existed for years, but many changes have been made to improve the position, so that residents can have the best experience on campus. One fundamental feature of the RA position is that they are compensated. This position is a time consuming job, and to make it an enticing position, there are financial incentives. With the rise of technology, inevitably the RA application has shifted from paper in the 90s, to online in the 2000s. As technology has evolved, Acadia has changed the RA application process to incorporate newer and more efficient methods of communication.