Residence Life Programming and Staff
Our Job is to Make You Feel at Home.
The Office of Residential Life and Housing is here to provide residents with a safe, welcoming and engaging residential experience. Our team consists of professional staff members and student Resident Assistants (RAs) who support the day-to-day operations of our residence halls while also serving as mentors to students of all class levels.
Throughout the year, our RAs host an array of monthly events designed to help residents build connections, create meaningful community and step outside of their comfort zone to try new things. These events range from craft nights to cookouts, as well as social and faith-centered gatherings that encourage students to engage with one another, grow in their relationship with God and feel at home on campus.
Meet the Residence Life Team
The Office of Residential Life and Housing is located in Trinity Hall. You can reach us at the main line, 260-399-7700, or by our individual email address listed here.
“I’m an RA, and I really enjoy the position. I like the responsibility of helping students and seeing them grow over time. I meet them on the first day and I remind them that I’m here to help. They can knock on my door any time.”
Paul Scheifele ’27 Sports Management
“I work as an RA on campus. I was inspired to do it because I wanted to help first-year students get acclimated. I like the sense of community that I can help create. We’re all away from home and it’s not easy at first, so we take care of each other.”
Takya Wallace ’28 Marketing
“I work as an RA on campus. I like working with people and helping them. The most important thing as an RA is to know my community, to know the people on my floor and to be the first contact for them with any issues.”
Marvin Wehmeyer ’27 Business Administration
“Going to Saint Francis has been the best experience of my life. I’m involved in a lot on campus—as a softball player, RA, and Orientation leader—and it has pushed me in new directions. I’ve also grown in my faith and I love the fact that my friends and I go to Sunday mass together.”
Ashley Childress ’25 Enviromental Science, Biology Pre-Vet
Student Resident Assistants
An RA—a student with specialized leadership training—staffs every floor of every residence hall. The RA’s main responsibility is to create community on their floor. They do this by planning events for their residents, ensuring compliance with the policies outlined in the Student Handbook and serving as a mentor to residents on their floor.
Still Have Questions About Living On Campus?
If you’re an incoming student and you or your parents have specific questions about move-in day, roommate selection, and other residential life information, we encourage you to check out the Accepted Students Page or contact us here.