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Residence Life Staff
The Director
-located in Mandeville Hall
-heads the Residence Life team
-coordinates all aspects of the residence life program
-maintains a positive community environment in the residence halls
-sets forth the goals and direction for the department
-works closely with all staff on projects and programs
Associate Director for Operations
-located in Mandeville Hall
-responsible for processing housing applications, housing deposits, cancellations, and refunds, makes all room assignments
-coordinates hall opening and closing procedures
-handles general business affairs of the department
Assistant Director for Programming and Staff Development
-located in Mandeville Hall
-coordinates all types of programming activities in the residence halls
-supervises RLCs and RA staff
-coordinates the selection process for RAs
-provides on-going training opportunities for all staff members
Coordinator for First Year and Academic Support Programs
-located in Mandeville Hall
Residence Life and Judicial Coordinators (RLCs)
-manage the larger residence halls
-supervise the RAs and RDs
-full-time professionals who live in the hall
-have either a Bachelor's or Master's degree
-have extensive training and experience in the areas of management, student development, programming, discipline, and supervision
-an invaluable asset to you so take advantage of his/her expertise
Central Support Staff
-talks with students and provides assistance with any questions or problems students might have concerning their housing
works with room assignments and room accounts
-assists staff with their administrative duties
Resident Directors (RDs)
-upperclass or graduate students-manage the smaller residence halls
-supervise the RAs
-part-time staff members with broad residence life experience
-provide guidance in social, educational, and cultural programming
-feel free to speak with your RD about problems, ideas, and suggestions
Academic Mentors (AMs)
Your Resident Assistant (RA) is:
A Listener, Advisor, and Information Source
RAs are trained to be your primary resource for information and assistance with any concern, problem, or need. There will be an RA on duty from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every night in specified areas. RAs are selected because of their enthusiasm, sensitivity, ability to relate to others, knowledge about the University, and ability to accept responsibility. Get to know your RA! He/she will be your key resource to the services, programs, and policies of West Georgia.
A Programmer
Cultural, social, and intellectual programs in each of the residence halls are essential to the RAs role as an agent for the development of the community. This responsibility is a broad one. The goal is to respond to the needs and interests of all students on the floor and to enrich the learning experience. The RA is available to help you implement your ideas.
A Communicator
RAs are responsible for communication with the RLC or RD and the Residence Life Office. In addition, they communicate University activities and information to the students on their floors.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Residence Life team either as an RA or an RD, please contact your building supervisor or the Residence Life Office at 678.839.6426.
