2008 - 2009 Staff Info
The Office of Residence Life has a strong commitment to creating an environment in the residence halls that will assist students in their growth and development. Effort is made to create an environment that encourages academic excellence, social competence, independence and a sense of community living. A well-trained staff including a Graduate Hall Director, an Assistant Residence Director and Resident Assistants will provide programming, guidance and support to the residence hall community. When these activities are combined with the active participation of the residents, the halls become more than just places to sleep; they become living and learning environments.
The following is a list of people and groups who are available to assist students within the residence halls. Residents are encouraged to be actively involved in their residence hall and to get to know these individuals.
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.
Mariah V. Orzolek, M.A.
Director of Residence Life / Campus Housing Phone: 419-783-2563
Email: morzolek@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.
Open Position (expected to be filled by July 1, 2008)
Whitney and Jacket Suites Hall Director
Office Phone: (419) 783-2475 / 2476
Andrew Tipton
McReynolds Hall Director
Office Phone: (419) 783-2475 / 2476 atipton@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.
Resident Assistants (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.
SECURITY
McReynolds Hall, Whitney Hall and the Jacket Suites remain locked 24 hours a day and 7days a week. Students will need to use their student ID to gain access to their individual residence halls. Professional security officers supplied by Securitas Security also complete campus rounds and remain at the front desks from 6pm until 6am daily. Each resident is provided an access card or key to enter their residence hall. It is important to note that security and safety of our students is compromised when visitors to the hall are given access without the appropriate supervision of a resident of that residence hall. Therefore, do not lend out your access card or key and report lost or stolen access cards or keys immediately. Follow this link for important information on protecting yourself while at college.
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