The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides leadership and vision for the residential experience at Chicago State University. This role oversees all aspects of housing operations, staff development, student engagement, and community building within the residence halls. The Director works to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Position: Director of Housing and Residence Life and Interim Dean of Students
Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership
Fun Fact: I love to read, travel and skate!
Career Focus: Dedicated to enhancing student success and retention, with a focus on the impact of residential living at predominantly Black institutions and minority-serving institutions.
The Assistant Director supports the overall management of Housing and Residence Life by assisting with supervision of staff, student development initiatives, and daily operations of the residence halls. This role helps implement departmental goals, supports student success, and serves as a key partner in enhancing the residential experience.
Ms. Donna Scott serves as a Residence Hall Attendant, playing a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment within the residence halls. She helps monitor building safety, provides assistance to residents, and ensures the community remains a comfortable and secure place for students to live and learn.
The Graduate Assistant for Programming supports Housing and Residence Life by planning and coordinating events that foster student engagement and community development. The GA works closely with student staff to create programs that are educational, inclusive, and fun, while also helping with training, leadership development, and assessment of programs. This role ensures residents have meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive outside the classroom.
Assistant Residence Coordinators (ARCs) are graduate assistants who support the operations of Housing and Residence Life. They work closely with professional staff to assist with resident support, community development, crisis response, programming, and administrative functions that contribute to a positive residential experience.
Position: Resident Assistant Supervisor – 3rd Floor Year: Senior
Major: English (Writing)
Fun Fact: I enjoy singing, doing makeup, public speaking, writing, and creating content for YouTube.
Career Goal: To pursue a career in higher education administration.
Position: Resident Assistant – 3rd Floor Year: Junior
Major: Early Childhood Education
Fun Fact: I grow vegetables and fruit in my garden at home.
Career Goal: To work in early childhood education, supporting young learners during their foundational years.
Position: Resident Assistant – 2nd Floor Year: Sophomore (2nd Year)
Major: Business Management
Fun Fact: I love anything and everything art related. Career Goal: To own my own restaurant one day.
Position: Resident Assistant – 1st Floor Year: Junior
Major: Psychology Fun Fact: I do hair.
Career Goal: To become a Clinical Psychologist.
Position: Resident Assistant – 1st Floor Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Psychology, Minor in Marketing Fun Fact: I love to crochet.
Career Goal: To become a School Psychologist.
Community Desk Assistants are the first point of contact at the residence hall front desks. They help create a welcoming environment by greeting residents and guests, answering questions, monitoring building access, and assisting with administrative tasks. CDAs play a vital role in maintaining safety and providing customer service to support the daily operations of the residence halls.
Position: 2nd Year Community Desk Assistant
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: Your chief student ambassador for the 2025-2026 academic school year and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity inc
Career Goal: Getting a master in Higher Education to be a program coordinator or a in school Advisor.
Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Fun Fact: I love to cook.
Career Goal: To pursue a career in physical therapy.
Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
Major: Biological Sciences
Fun Fact: I play collegiate soccer at Chicago State University.
Career Goal: To become a Marine Scientist and Mental Health Advocate.
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Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
Major: Music Production
Fun Fact: I’m passionate about the way music shapes stories and emotions.
Career Goal: To pursue careers in film scoring and sound engineering.
Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Senior
Major: ICP with a focus on Physical Education Fun Fact: I ride motorcycles.
Career Goal: To work in the physical education field.
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