Housing and Residence Life Staff

The Associate Dean of Students, oversees housing operations and the overall department alongside the Assistant Directors, Operations Coordinator, Office Coordinator, and live-in Residence Directors. The live-in staff consists of two Residence Directors (RD) and one Assistant Residence Director (ARD); one for each residence hall. Their offices are located on the first floor of Smith and the Artists’ Residence, and on the third floor of the Tree House. The RDs are responsible for the overall operation of their respective buildings; including programming, discipline within the hall, maintenance, counseling, advising, and staff supervision. RDs are full-time, live-in professional staff while the ARD is a part-time employee. 

Resident Assistants (RAs) are full-time resident students who have successfully completed an extensive selection process and training. RAs are responsible for fostering a community atmosphere in the residence hall. They serve as non-clinical counselors, advisors, facilitators of hall activities, and monitors of residential policies.

If you're ever unsure of who to contact, don't hesitate to reach out to the main office at housing@massart.edu.