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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

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

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

Kevin Wade, Ed.D.
Sr. Associate Director of Administrative
Services
Central Office
krwade@vcu.edu
(804) 828-1586

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

Matthew Critchley
Assistant Director of Administration
Central
critchleymd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Tevin Habeebullah
Assignment Coordinator
Central Office
habeebullahtd@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Barbara Sabol
Assignment Coordinator
Central Office
bsabol@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

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

George Kelly
Associate Director of Financial Management for the Division of Student Affairs

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

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

Mildred White
Finance Technician (Accounts Payable)
DSA Shared Services - Finance Service Center
mlwhite@vcu.edu
(804) 828-6955
CONFERENCE AND MAIL SERVICES

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

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

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

Kevin Baker
Associate Director of Facilities
Central Office
krbaker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Samantha Hill
Assistant Director of Facilities
Central Housing
sahill@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Samuel West
Assistant Director of Facilities
Central Office
westsj@vcu.edu
(804)-828-7666

Lacey Willis
Facilities Coordinator
Central Office
willislv@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

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

Andrea Becker, Ed.D.
Associate Director of Residential Initiatives
Central Housing
ahbecker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Assistant Director of Residential Life for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Central Office
(804) 828-7666

Assistant Director of Residential Life for
Leadership Programs
Central Housing
(804)-828-7666

Jaime Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Residential Life and Housing for Assessment
Central Office
jlwilliams2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

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

Megan Becker, Ed.D.
Associate Director of Residential Life
Central Housing
mebecker@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

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

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

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

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

Ra'meer Roberts, Ed.D
Assistant Director of Residential Life for Conduct
Central Office
rroberts3@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Brownishia Clark
Conduct and Care Coordinator
Central Office
clarkb9@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

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

Joshua Edwards Buck
Assistant Director of Desk Operations
Central Office
edwardsbucjl@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Wayne Coleman
Desk Coordinator
Central Office
colemanw@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Sierra Harris
Desk Coordinator
Central Office
harriss5@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Robin LeBlanc
Desk Coordinator
Central Office
leblancr2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666

Yusuf Rizvi
Desk Coordinator
Central Office
rizviys@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOUTH CAMPUS

Theresa Franklin
Assistant Director of Residential Life for South Campus
Central Office
franklinta@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
GLADDING RESIDENCE CENTER - FLOORS 2-4

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

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

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

Kimberly Bradley
Assistant Director of Residential Life for East Campus
Central Office
bradleyka3@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7666
RHOADS & BRANDT (FLOORS 2-6)

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

Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974
RHOADS & BRANDT (FLOORS 7-12)

Ainsley Hallenbeck
Hall Director
Rhoads & Brandt Hall
hallenbecka@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0974

Area Administrative Assistant
Rhoads, Brandt and The Honors College
(804) 827-0974
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NORTH CAMPUS

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

CeCe Wongus
Hall Director
Ackell
wongusct@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0383

Felicia Fowler
Area Administrative Assistant
Ackell
frfowler@vcu.edu
(804) 827-0383
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WEST CAMPUS

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

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

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