Residence Life Staff
Residence Life is responsible for promoting and maintaining an
environment where students are free to develop academically and
socially. Developing a sense of personal and communal
responsibility and respecting the rights of others is also an
important part of this program. Residence Life staff members
oversee the management of Butler's three residence halls and two
apartment-style options. These staff members are committed to
promoting student development through educational and social
programs.
Director of Residence Life
Karla is a fulltime staff member with overall responsibility for
Butler's on-campus housing program. This includes student
development and educational initiatives, staffing, business
operations, and room assignments. Other responsibilities of the
Director include working with professional live-in staff on matters
relating to the residence life operations, including: building
concerns; hall openings and closings; staff selection and training;
advisement of hall governments; and programming. Karla is the
current advisor for Butler's Residence Hall Association.
Associate Director of Residence Life
Doug is a full time staff member who provides vision and
direction for the housing and residence life operations. This
includes freshman room assignments and upperclassmen room
selection, departmental marketing and website, and staff
development. The Associate Director is also responsible for the
implementation of a comprehensive residence life program in the
University Apartment area. The Assistant Director supervises the
professional live-in staff member for the Apartment Village and
University Terrace and is a helpful resource to staff and
residents of the apartment area.
Residence Life Coordinators
Coordinators manage and supervise the three residence halls and
apartment areas. Specific responsibilities include supervising
Resident Assistants (RAs) and Staff Assistants (SAs), advising hall
governments, providing programming, assisting students with
individual problems or concerns, and serving as judicial officers.
Each Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) lives in the building where
he/she works and has an office in the building. Your RLC is an
invaluable resource during your stay in the residence halls.
Contact your RLC by email or stop by the front office of the
residence hall to set up an appointment to meet with the RLC.
Secretary for Residence Life
Sherry is responsible for assisting the Director and Associate
Director of Residence Life as well as the Residence Life
Coordinators. She supports all administrative functions including
correspondence, judicial files, students staying for University
breaks, and the room selection process.
Operations Assistant
Chris assists the Director and Associate Director of
Residence Life in the daily operations of the residence halls and
apartment areas. Chris' responsibilities include keeping accurate
occupancy reports and records, student billing, and other
assignment matters.
Staff Assistants
One SA assists each RLC with the management of the Residential
College, Ross, and Schwitzer. The SA is a Butler upperclassman with
previous experience who is trained in the areas of hall management,
front office operations, and emergency response. SAs also manage
mail and package delivery for the hall and maintenance requests.
The SA can be contacted through the hall front
office.
Resident Assistants
RAs are Butler students who are available to help you while you
are living in the residence hall. One RA lives on each unit. They
plan programs and activities, assist in developing a respectful
community, serve as a resource for your concerns, and enforce hall
policies.
Apartment Community Assistants
ACAs are upperclassmen who have previous experience and live in
the Apartment Village and University Terrace to assist the
residents. They also work with the RLC in performing administrative
tasks, managing the front office, planning programs, and are an
invaluable resource for residents. ACAs can help residents access
helpful resources around campus and problem-solve personal or
academic issues.
Faculty-in-Residence
Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) are fulltime Butler faculty members
who live in an apartment within the Residential College, Ross and
Schwitzer residence halls. These faculty are individuals who are
committed to students and the learning experience that takes place
outside of the classroom. They plan social, educational, cultural,
and academically related programming for students living in
Residential College and Ross & Schwitzer's Living Learning
Centers.
The FIRs usually work with an advisory group of students to
determine what events are planned for the term. Activities have
included: attending cultural events, sporting events, and ethnic
festivals; excursions to Chicago; participating in fun runs;
cooking ethnic food; and a variety of programs within the hall.
Residential College
Faculty-in-Residence
Ross Hall Faculty-in-Residence
Schwitzer Hall Faculty-in-Residence
Faculty Allies
The Faculty Ally program involves faculty who do not live in the
halls, but who interact informally with students in Ross and
Schwitzer Halls. Each Faculty Ally works with a student advisory
group to determine programs that are of interest to students. They
plan social, educational, cultural, and academically related
programming for students living in Ross and Schwitzer Halls who are
not part of the Living and Learning Centers.
Desk Attendants
Residence hall and apartment offices are open everyday and are
staffed by student workers who provide services and respond to
emergencies. Your office is a center of activity within your
community. A desk attendant in the office will help you with
services such as equipment checkout, mail delivery, and lockouts.
Check the front office for specific hours for each hall (Note:
University Terrace's front office is open limited hours every
day).
Front Office Phone Numbers
- ResCo (317) 940-9851
- Ross Hall (317) 940-9335
- Schwitzer Hall (317) 940-9315
- University Terrace (317) 940-6800
- Apartment Village (317) 940-6024
- Residence Life (317) 940-9458