Staff Info

Office of Residence Life

2014 - 2015 Staff Info

The Office of Residence Life provides a dynamic living and learning environment with social opportunities and educational experiences planned throughout the academic year. Residence halls provide a comfortable and secure environment and serve as centers for community development as well as growth.

DC's well-trained staff – which includes student peers – has a strong commitment to create and maintain a positive atmosphere for all students. You'll quickly get to know your Resident Assistant. RA's are specially-trained student leaders who serve as role models, peer counselors, educators, information providers, and supervisors to the residents of his or her living area. RA's assist residential students in lots of ways – by planning fun and educational activities, suggesting campus resources, and maintaining a safe environment. They serve "on duty" to provide for student needs during evening hours.

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE – Oversees all Residence Life operations including roommate pairing, housing selection, residence hall discipline, RA selection, RA staff training and manages evening crisis response and professional duty.

Director of Residence Life / Campus Housing
Jennifer Walton
Phone: 419-783-2563
Fax: (419) 783-2597
jwalton@defiance.edu
residencelife@defiance.edu

GRADUATE HALL DIRECTORS – Graduate students whom directly supervise the SRA and RA’s within their residential neighborhood. These professionals serve as the building manager of daily operations including roommate changes, key management and maintenance concerns. Hall Directors also serve in the crisis duty rotation.

Samantha Stevens
McReynolds Hall Director
Room Phone: (419) 783-2235
Office Phone: (419) 783-2476
sstevens@defiance.edu

Jake Arnold

Jake Arnold
Whitney, Jacket Suites & Grand Avenue Hall Director
Room/Office Phone: (419) 783-2601
jarnold@defiance.edu

SENIOR RESIDENT ASSISTANT (SRA) – Undergraduate student professionals that assist the Graduate Hall Director with all individual resident needs, duty scheduling and staff development. These staff members also serve in the crisis duty rotation.

Michael Vanderkolk

Michael Vanderkolk
Whitney, Jacket Suites & Grand Avenue SRA
Grand Avenue Apartment E

Kelsey Bowling

Kelsey Bowling
McReynolds Hall SRA
McReynolds 246

RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA) – Undergraduate students that serve as a resource to each member of their building and floor by implementing positive relationships and community living standards on the floor.

WHITNEY HALL

Bailey Marquez