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Student Handbook 2008-2009

Campus and Residential Life

Doane 101C

Laurie Neff Dean of Students, neffl@denison.edu, Doane 105, (740) 587-6271
Bill Fox Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Housing & Residential Life, foxw@denison.edu, (740) 587-6271
Greg Phlegar Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Community Rights and Standards, phlegarg@denison.edu, (740) 587-6271
Mary Cox Director for Alcohol, Drug and Health Education, coxm@denison.edu, (740) 587-6385
Donna Davis Housing Coordinator, davisd@denison.edu, (740) 587-6272
Beverly Cost Administrative Secretary, costb@denison.edu, (740) 587-6271
Michelle Grindstaff Associate Director Res. Life - East Quad, grindstaffm@denison.edu, (740) 587-6776
Bradley Pearson Assistant Director Res. Life - West Quad, pearsonb@denison.edu, (740) 587-6436
Kristan Hausman Associate Director Res. Life - North Quad, hausemank@denison.edu, (740) 587-5709
Karen Lee Huffman Service Center Administrative Assistant, leek@denison.edu, (740) 587-6232
Denise Karr Curtis Service Center Administrative Assistant, karr@denison.edu, (740) 587- 6757

The Deans and Associate/Assistant Directors responsible for Campus and Residential Life provide counseling, residence hall staff supervision, student discipline, human relations programming, and other programming related to issues of student life.

Each residence hall has a Head Resident, and most floors have a Resident Assistant. The student residence hall staff serves as advisors and resource persons for residents. In addition, the staff works to develop a sense of community in the residence halls by promoting communication, planning activities, establishing and maintaining community standards and helping residents resolve disputes. The Resident Assistants also help to coordinate social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs in each residence hall.

Associate/Assistant Directors for Residential Life, who are full-time administrative staff, live on campus and have responsibility for the coordination of programs and services in a cluster of residence halls. The Assistant Directors also serve as supervisors for residence hall staff and serve as principal links between the Office of Campus and Residential Life and residence hall staff and students.

Student records and processing of leaves and withdrawals are coordinated through the office of Campus and Residential Life. It also assumes responsibility for alcohol, drug and health education efforts.

Residential Communities at Denison promote the following:

  • The inherent worth of individuals is respected; students and staff will treat each other with dignity and respect.

  • Equity is a core value of the Office of Campus & Residential Life; students and staff will interact with others in a manner that is fair and just

  • Integrity is essential to establishing trust across the community; students and staff will be models of engaged citizenship which calls others to be personally accountable for their actions.

  • Communication is marked by the values espoused by the institutional and divisional missions; students and staff will be clear, appropriate, and direct in their interactions with others.

  • Individual growth, development, and learning are fundamental; students and staff will create a welcoming, safe environment that is conducive to the educational mission of Denison University.

  • Personal well-ness is an inherent right of all individuals; students and staff will respect the emotional, spiritual, mental, academic, and physical wellbeing of self and others.

  • Meaningful leisure activities are a fundamental aspect of learning; students and staff will be encouraged to seek opportunities for recreation and fun.