Our staff has been carefully selected and trained to make life in Simpson College housing a pleasant and positive experience for all. Don’t hesitate to ask us for assistance. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

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PARAPROFESSIONAL (Student) STAFF

Community Advisors in the traditional halls
One of the first people you will meet in the residence halls is the Community Advisor (CA). CA’s are sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are here to make you feel at home. This team is your best and closest resource and can assist you in becoming successful in the residence hall and College community. CA’s take part in the day-to-day activities of hall life and plan educational and social programs for their floor and for the entire hall. Community Advisors are trained in a wide variety of areas including roommate issues, conflict resolution, accessing campus resources, learning how to become involved in the campus community, turning in work orders and helping everyone live together better by upholding community standards. They are effective in solving problems and are good listeners when you just need someone to talk to.

Community Advisors in the apartments
One of the first people you will meet in the apartments is the Community Advisor (CA). CA’s in the apartments are similar to CA's in the traditional halls, but are typically juniors or seniors and trained to work with upper-division students. CA’s are here to make you feel at home. This team is your best and closest resource to assist you in becoming successful in the apartments and College community. CA’s take part in the day-to-day activities of apartment life and plan educational and social programs for the building as a whole. Community Advisors are trained in a wide variety of areas including roommate issues, conflict resolution, accessing campus resources, learning how to become involved in the campus community, turning in work orders and helping everyone live together better by upholding community standards. They are effective in solving problems and are good listeners when you just need someone to talk to.

Programming Assistants
Programming Assistants (PAs) are typically second and third year Residence Life staff members who in addition to having a Community Advisor type role, they also help with other programatic efforts of the halls and the Department. These include coordination of hall or area wide-events, annual Simpson events, and academic related programs. There are 2 Programming Assistants in each of the first-year halls and 1 for the sophomore area.

House Assistants
One of the first people you will meet when you check into your Greek chapter house is the House Assistant (HA). The HA is a member of the chapter and Residence Life staff who has been selected through an interview process to assist residents living in the house. HA’s are sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are here to make you feel at home. This team is your best and closest resource and can assist you in becoming successful in Greek Housing and the College community. HA’s take part in the day-to-day activities of Greek Life. Community Advisors are trained in a wide variety of areas including roommate issues, conflict resolution, accessing campus resources, learning how to become involved in the campus community, turning in work orders and helping everyone live together better by upholding community standards. They are effective in solving problems and are good listeners when you just need someone to talk to.

Student Hall Coordinators
The Student Hall Coordinators (SHCs) are responsible for the day-to-day activities of Kresge Hall and Picken Hall. They also help the Area Coordinator work with CA's and advise hall council. Student Hall Coordinators are our senior student staff members that have formerly served in a Community Advisor role. They live in the first floor staff apartments in Kresge and Picken Halls and are directly supervised by the Area Coordinator. Student Hall Coordinators are available to assist you with your questions and concerns about housing, vending machine refunds, maintenance requests, and other general information. Feel free to stop by and/or make an appointment with your SHC.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The Area Coordinators (ACs) are typically Master’s level professionals who live on campus. They oversee the hall/apartment where they live and other nearby residence hall(s) or buildings, particular programs, and their staff. They contribute to the overall design, implementation, and evaluation of the residence life program at Simpson College. Area Coordinators are experienced and trained in helping students adjust to and succeed in college by both their personal connections with students and connecting them to other campus resources. They are a proven resource to all students in adjusting and negotiating college both academically and socially, and will assist you throughout your Simpson experience.

Luke Behaunek Area Coordinator for Barker, Kresge, and First-Year Programs Luke oversees the first-year halls (Barker and Kresge) and the Community Advisor (CA) staff there. Luke's office is located in the first floor of Kresge Hall.

Sara Churchman Area Coordinator for Buxton, Picken, Worth and Theme Houses Sara oversees Buxton, Picken, and Worth Halls and the Community Advisor (CA) staff there, as well as the Theme Houses on campus. Sara's office is located on the first floor of Buxton Hall.

	Brandi Mair Coordinator for the Apartments and Greek Housing Brandi supervises the Community Advisor (CA) staff that live in the apartments (Clinton, Colonial, Washington, Hamilton, Detroit, Weinman, and Station Square). Brandi's office second level of the Brenton Student Center, next to the Security Office.
	Jeff Martens Assistant Director of Residence Life Jeff supervises the House Assistant (HA) Greek staff who live in college-owned Greek houses (ATO, KKG, KTP, LXA, and SAE) as well as advising the Residence Hall Association. Jeff's office is in Student Development on the lower level of the Brenton Student Center.

Mandy J. Fox Director of Residence Life The Director of Residence Life is primarily responsible for the operational aspects of all on-campus housing facilities. The Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residence life program at the College. The Area Coordinators report directly to the Director of Residence Life. The central office for the Department of Residence Life can be found in the lower level of Brenton Student Center.

Stephanie Krauth Associate Dean of Students The Associate Dean of Students oversees the Department of Residence Life, Security, Orientation and Retention. The Director of Residence Life reports directly to the Associate Dean. Stephanie can be found in the Student Development Office in the lower lower level of Brenton Student Center.