Who We Are

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Office of Residence Life of Caldwell University is to develop an extensive Residence Life program that offers positive living experience, socially, spiritually and educationally to the resident students of Caldwell University.

Goals

• To provide quality housing for students
• Provide co-curricular education for the resident student population
• Develop and encourage an inclusive community environment
• Assist in institutional retention by consistently improving the residential experience

Meet the Staff

Director of Residence Life provides strategic leadership, vision, and overall administration for the Office of Residence Life. The Director is responsible for developing and sustaining a comprehensive residential program that supports the university’s academic mission and institutional values. This role leads departmental strategic initiatives, oversees housing operations and assignments, manages the residential student conduct process, and serves as the primary liaison between residence life and the broader campus community to foster collaboration and student success.

Assistant Director of Residence Life assists in the overall administration of the Office of Residence Life by supporting residential education, and student staff development. This position provides direct supervision to the Graduate Residence Directors (GRDs), oversees the recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing development of the Resident Assistant (RA) staff, and leads the implementation of the residential curriculum.

Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the department with administrative support. They assist with day-to-day operations of the office and often can direct students, parents, and community members to the right resource.

Graduate Resident Directors (GRDs) support the Office of Residence Life in creating a positive, supportive, and engaging living environment for resident students. Each residence hall is assigned a dedicated GRD who serves as the primary professional staff member for that community. Students are encouraged to contact their hall’s GRD for assistance with concerns, resources, community issues, or other residential needs. GRDs work collaboratively as a team to support the residential experience and the mission of the Office of Residence Life.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are selected for their leadership, interpersonal skills, and commitment to fostering a positive residential experience. RAs serve as peer leaders who build community, support student success, connect residents with campus resources, facilitate engagements, and promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful living environment. They assist residents with personal concerns, make appropriate referrals when needed, educate students on university policies and expectations, and address community concerns through proactive engagement and accountability. Resident Assistants also participate in an evening and weekend duty rotation to provide support and respond to incidents within the residence halls.