Student Handbook 2011 - 2012

Residential Education and Housing

Doane 105

Laurie Neff Dean of Students, neffl@denison.edu, Doane 105, (740) 587-6271
Bill Fox Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residential Education and Housing, foxw@denison.edu, (740) 587-6271
Greg Phlegar Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Conduct and Campus Values, phlegarg@denison.edu, (740) 587-6271
Catherine Champagne Director for Alcohol, Drug and Health Education, champagnec@denison.edu, (740) 587-6385
Donna Davis Housing Coordinator, davisd@denison.edu, (740) 587-6272
Beverly Peck Administrative Assistant, costb@denison.edu, (740) 587-6765
Bradley Pearson Assistant Director Residential Education & Housing - East Quad, pearsonb@denison.edu, (740) 587-6776
Molly McGravey Assistant Director Residential Education & Housing - West Quad, mcgraveym@denison.edu, (740) 587-6436
Kristan Hausman Associate Director Residential Education & Housing- North Quad, hausmank@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 Residential Education and Housing provide counseling, residence hall staff supervision, student discipline, human relations programming, and other programming related to issues of student life.

Each residence hall has an assigned 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 Education and Housing, 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 Residential Education and Housing and residence hall staff and students.

Student records and processing of leaves and withdrawals are coordinated through the office of Residential Education and Housing.

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 Residential Education and Housing; 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.