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VISION

Residential Life and Housing at VCU will be a preeminent urban, public on-campus community providing a one-of-a-kind residential experience.

MISSION

Residential Life and Housing at VCU provides safe, inclusive, and well-maintained facilities where we work together to build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship, and personal growth.

Values

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Guiding this mission is a set of departmental values, which complement the core values of the institution.

Collaboration

We value the exchange of ideas and solutions through internal and external partnerships. This value is exemplified through the enhancement of the residential experience through training, community building, policy development, and integration of services.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value celebration, exploration, and understanding among people, ideas and culture. This value is exemplified through creation of a safe and inclusive environment for all students to explore identities of self and others; promoting a life-long commitment to successful living in a global community; and ensuring that policies, programs, and services are inclusive and reflect the diversity of our community.

Resident Centered

We value and recognize that our residents are at the core of our mission and practices. This value is exemplified in our commitment to encouraging and promoting the student voice and providing opportunities for comprehensive student learning, student development, and student leadership.

Learning

We value academic and personal success for all students. This value is exemplified through our emphasis on engagement and education outside the classroom and ensuring a dynamic residential setting where discovery, challenge and support, innovation, and respectful discourse are paramount to the on-campus experience of the student.

Excellence

We value the individual and collective pursuit of exceptional practice in our work and relationships. This value is exemplified through high expectations of staff and students in the residential community. Staff and students continually seek ways to contribute to the future of the department, division, institution, and profession.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

Residential Life and Housing (RLH) recognizes the importance of upholding an intersectional social justice approach in every facet of our work. We acknowledge that higher education in the United States has deep roots in creating a comfortable experience only for people holding privileged identities. Therefore, we are committed to challenging colonialism in our work by creating equitable communities and work environments for all who engage with our department.

We will: 

  • Uphold an intersectional social justice approach by centering and celebrating the varied, unique, and multiple identities held by our residents, staff, and stakeholders in the communities we build.
  • Challenge colonialism by honoring the knowledge and lived experiences of our residents, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Construct an authentic experience for all people by seeking consultation from residents, staff, and stakeholders in decision making, policy formation, and procedure creation.
  • Create equitable residential communities that empower residents and staff to develop awareness of themselves and others, to recognize the influence of power and privilege, and to live authentically.
  • Cultivate a workplace where both professional and student staff are valued and are called to challenge inequities. 

RLH commits to placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of our work. We recognize that intersectional social justice work is a continual process. We therefore strive to continue our growth as individuals and as a department; we invite you to provide feedback on our performance.

For a glossary of terms, please review our DEI Statement Glossary.

Residential Life and Housing is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. As such, we wanted to provide a link to the DSA DEI Statement and the larger VCU DEI Statement.

Message from the Director

The Residential Life and Housing department encompasses 5 major areas: Administrative Services, Conferences and Mail Services, Facilities and Desk Operations, Residential Initiatives, and Residential Life. Each of these areas are essential in providing a comprehensive residential experience. Our mission is to provide safe, inclusive, and well-maintained facilities where we build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship, and personal growth. 

On-campus living creates an environment to help students succeed. Not only is on-campus housing steps away from academic resources, but living among classmates makes it easier to connect with friends, host study groups or simply share resources. We offer a variety of on-campus housing options for both first-year and upperclass residents. On-campus housing offers more than just a place to sleep: it is an integral part of the VCU experience. If you have any questions about our website or if we can provide any assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting us at vcuhousing@vcu.edu. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website.

DIRECTOR

Roark, Gavin

Gavin Roark

Executive Director for Residential Life & Housing
Central Housing
groark@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Marsland_Jennifer

Jenna Marsland

Executive Secretary/ Administrative Assistant
Central Office
jmarsland@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Wade, Kevin

Kevin Wade, Ed.D.

Sr. Associate Director of Administrative
Services
Central Office
krwade@vcu.edu
(804) 828-1586
Firer, Jane

Jane Firer

Associate Director of Administration
Central Office
jefirer@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Matt Critchley

Matthew Critchley

Assistant Director of Administration
Central
critchleymd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Habeebullah, Tevin

Tevin Habeebullah

Assignment Coordinator
Central Office
habeebullahtd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Sabol, Barbra

Barbara Sabol

Assignment Coordinator
Central Office
bsabol@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Green, Nicole

Nicole Green

Department Office Coordinator
Central Office
greennl@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

BUSINESS

Kelly_George

George Kelly

Associate Director of Financial Management for the Division of Student Affairs
McKee, Anne.

Ann McKee

Finance Technician (Accounts Receivable)
DSA Shared Services - Finance Service Center
ammckee@vcu.edu
(804) 828-6608
Pulley, Shonda

Shonda Pulley

Human Resource Assistant, Central Housing

Sam Thibodeaux

Senior Finance Operations Officer
DSA Shared Services - Finance Service Center
thibodeaus@vcu.edu
(804) 827-3898
White, Mildred

Mildred White

Finance Technician (Accounts Payable)
DSA Shared Services - Finance Service Center
mlwhite@vcu.edu
(804) 828-6955

CONFERENCE AND MAIL SERVICES

Nichole Smithson

Nichole Smithson

Associate Director for Conferences and Mail Services
Central Office
nmsmithson@vcu.edu
804-828-7666

Mail Services Coordinator

Timothy D. Dorsey
Mail Services Coordinator
Central Office
dorseytd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Olazo, Ron Joshua

Conference and Mail Services Coordinator

Ron Joshua Olazo
Conference and Mail Services Coordinator
Central Office
olazorj@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Lackey, Lauren

Lauren Lackey

Conference Services Coordinator
Central Office
lklackey@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

FACILITIES

Baker, Kevin

Kevin Baker

Associate Director of Facilities
Central Office
krbaker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Hill, Samantha

Samantha Hill

Assistant Director of Facilities
Central Housing
sahill@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
West, Samuel

Samuel West

Assistant Director of Facilities
Central Office
westsj@vcu.edu
(804)-828-7666
Willis, Lacey

Lacey Willis

Facilities Coordinator
Central Office
willislv@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Carter, Roy

Roy Carter

Facilities Coordinator
Central Office
rncarter@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Jahmar Wyant

Facilities Coordinator
Central Office
wyantje2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

RESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES

Becker, Andera

Andrea Becker, Ed.D.

Associate Director of Residential Initiatives
Central Housing
ahbecker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
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Assistant Director of Residential Life for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Central Office
(804) 828-7666
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Assistant Director of Residential Life for
Leadership Programs
Central Housing
(804)-828-7666
Williams, Jaime

Jaime Williams, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Residential Life and Housing for Assessment
Central Office
jlwilliams2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Tarbell, Justin

Justin Tarbell

Assistant Director of Residential Life
for Selection and Development
Central Housing
tarbellj@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Elizabeth Bergman

Coordinator for Selection and Development
Central Housing
bergmane@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Reebha Aggarwal

Graduate Assistant for Assessment
Central Housing
RLHAGA@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Nicole Damanda

Graduate Assistant of Residential Life for Multicultural Affairs
Central Housing
RLHMAGA@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Navdeep Sekhon

Graduate Assistant for Leadership Programs
Central Housing
RLHLPGA@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Becker, Megan

Megan Becker, Ed.D.

Associate Director of Residential Life
Central Housing
mebecker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Bradley, Kimberly

Kimberly Bradley

Assistant Director of Residential Life for East Campus
Central Office
bradleyka3@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Franklin,Theresa

Theresa Franklin

Assistant Director of Residential Life for South Campus
Central Office
franklinta@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Hill, Kenzel

Kenzel Hill

Assistant Director of Residential Life for North Campus
Central Office
hillak4@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Wilkes, Dylan

Dylan Wilkes

Assistant Director of Residential Life for West Campus
Central Office
wilkesd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Roberts, Rameer

Ra'meer Roberts, Ed.D

Assistant Director of Residential Life for Conduct
Central Office
rroberts3@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Brownishia Clark

Brownishia Clark

Conduct and Care Coordinator
Central Office
clarkb9@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Robinson, Shannon

Shannon Robinson

Conduct and Care Coordinator
Central Office
robinsons28@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

DESK OPERATIONS

Edwards, Joshua

Joshua Edwards Buck

Assistant Director of Desk Operations
Central Office
edwardsbucjl@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
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Wayne Coleman

Desk Coordinator
Central Office
colemanw@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
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Sierra Harris

Desk Coordinator
Central Office
harriss5@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
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Robin LeBlanc

Desk Coordinator
Central Office
leblancr2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
Rizvi, Yusuf

Yusuf Rizvi

Desk Coordinator
Central Office
rizviys@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOUTH CAMPUS

Franklin,Theresa

Theresa Franklin

Assistant Director of Residential Life for South Campus
Central Office
franklinta@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

GLADDING RESIDENCE CENTER - FLOORS 2-4

Adderley, Kay

Kayshell Adderley

Hall Director
Gladding Residence Center
adderleyk@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

MeKhail White

Area Administrative Assistant
Gladding Residence Center
whitema7@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

GLADDING RESIDENCE CENTER - FLOORS 5-10

Lackey, Keondra

Keondra Lackey

Hall Director
Gladding Residence Center
lackeyk2@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

MeKhail White

Area Administrative Assistant
Gladding Residence Center
whitema7@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

GLADDING RESIDENCE CENTER - FLOORS 11-12 & GRC III

Shaw, Asia

Asia Shaw

Hall Director
Gladding Residence Center
shawn4@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

MeKhail White

Area Administrative Assistant
Gladding Residence Center
whitema7@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EAST CAMPUS

Bradley, Kimberly

Kimberly Bradley

Assistant Director of Residential Life for East Campus
Central Office
bradleyka3@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

RHOADS & BRANDT (FLOORS 2-6)

McCarthy-Walker, Tylea

Tylea McCarthy-Walker

Hall Director
Rhoads & Brandt Hall
mccarthywat@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0974

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Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974

RHOADS & BRANDT (FLOORS 7-12)

Hallenbeck, Ainsley

Ainsley Hallenbeck

Hall Director
Rhoads & Brandt Hall
hallenbecka@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0974
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Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974

RHOADS & BRANDT (FLOORS 13-18)

Robinson, Jerrod

Jerrod Robinson

Hall Director
Rhoads & Brandt Hall
robinsonj26@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0974
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Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974

THE HONORS COLLEGE

Jazzlyn Taylor

Hall Director
The Honors College
taylorj25@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0974

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Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NORTH CAMPUS

Hill, Kenzel

Kenzel Hill

Assistant Director of Residential Life for North Campus
Central Office
hillka4@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

ACKELL RESIDENCE CENTER

Wongus, CeCe

CeCe Wongus

Hall Director
Ackell
wongusct@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0383
Fowler, Felicia

Felicia Fowler

Area Administrative Assistant
Ackell
frfowler@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0383

BROAD & BELVIDERE STUDENT APARTMENTS

Middleton, Joey

Joey Middleton

Hall Director
Broad & Belvidere
middletonj@vcu.edu
(804) 827-2444

Booker, Micheal

Michael Booker

Broad & Belvidere
Area Administrative Assistant
mabooker@vcu.edu
(804) 827-2444

GRACE & BROAD RESIDENCE CENTER

Coats, Stephanie

Stephanie Coats

Hall Director
Grace & Broad Residence Center
coatss@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282
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Vacant

Area Administrative Assistant
Grace & Broad Residence Center
(804) 828-5323

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WEST CAMPUS

Wilkes, Dylan

Dylan Wilkes

Assistant Director of Residential Life for West Campus
Central Office
wilkesd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

CARY & BELVIDERE

Allensworth, Ishmeal

Ishmeal Allensworth

Hall Director
Cary & Belvidere
allensworthi@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7667
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Vacant

Area Administrative Assistant
Cary & Belvidere
(804) 828-7667

WEST GRACE NORTH

Duffy, Emilee

Emilee Duffy

Hall Director
West Grace North
duffye@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8282

Cameron Delarosa

West Grace North
Area Administrative Assistant
delarosacd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7848

WEST GRACE SOUTH

Garcia Reyes, Denis

Denis Garcia Reyes

Hall Director
West Grace South
garciareyedo@vcu.edu
(804) 828-0206
Fisher, Sharon

Sharon Fisher

Area Administrative Assistant
West Grace South
sefisher@vcu.edu
(804) 828-0206

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