Every year BACHA sponsors a daylong conference for Resident Advisors/Resident Assistants (or equivalent). Traditionally, this event is held on a Saturday in the fall at a college or university that is a member of BACHA. In the past years, over 500 RAs and professional staff members have attended this annual conference. The conference allows RAs to discuss current issues on campuses, network with other RAs, learn about new programming and community building ideas, and attend interest sessions that allow them to develop skills needed to become successful student leaders. Session topics often include diversity, GLBT issues, resume skills, programming, dealing with challenging environments, alcohol/drug awareness issues, role modeling, and round table discussions. Student affairs professionals present the majority of the sessions; however, RAs have also presented on several topics and are continually encouraged to present.