Residential Life Staff

 

The Office of Residential Life is staffed by a well-trained and knowledgeable team of professionals and paraprofessionals in administrative roles: as hall directors and as resident assistants. The Residential Life staff consists of the director, the administrative assistant, five hall directors, and 32 resident assistants. Each member of the Residential Life staff helps build community for residents in their own unique way.

 

Allen J. Thomas Machielson, Director of Residential Life and Associate Dean of Student Development

"Allen is in his sixth year at Manchester and has work professionally in Residential Life for 17 years. Originally from Chicago, he holds a B.F.A. from Calvin College and an M.A.T. from Sacred Heart University. Allen is a fan of the British T.V. show "Doctor Who," and in his free time, enjoys spending time with his 3 1/2-year-old daughter Elizabeth, 1 1/2 year old son Thomas and wife of 11 years Chrissy."

Favorite part of my job:

"The great people and students that I work with."
Hall Directors
What is an HD?
The main focus of a hall director (HD) is to provide students with a comfortable living environment. This includes socialization, community building, sleeping, studying and a community free from harassment. HDs work with, train, develop and supervise the RAs. They work directly with RAs (resident assistants), DAs (desk assistants), student leaders and the students in their halls. HDs also advise their hall's Hall Council. HDs are responsible for day-to-day operation of the hall, as well as initial conduct hearings in their halls.

Michael Corsey, Oakwood HDMichael Corsey,

Oakwood Hall Director

Michael Corsey is in his First year as Oakwood’s Hall Director. Hailing from West Long Branch, NJ, he earned his degree in Communication with a concentration in Radio and Television, with minors in Screen Studies and Political Science. Michael loves films! Watching movies consumes most of his free time.

Favorite part of my job:

"Interacting with and educating future leaders."
Janelle Jacowski, Garver HD

Janelle Jacowski,

Garver Hall Director

Janelle Jacowski is in her second year as Garver's Hall Director. Janelle is originally from Racine, Wis., and earned her degree in Psychology from Winona State University. She hopes to one day own a yard full of Corgi dogs, and enjoys reading, singing in the on-campus Cantabile Choir, and has a fondness for all things related to lumberjacking. She'll rarely turn down a baked good, and she'll always say yes to a friendly smile."

Favorite part of my job:
"I love being part of such a welcoming campus community and building positive relationships with MU Students, Faculty and Staff."
Kevin Prothero, Schwalm HDKevin Prothero

Schwalm Hall Director

 

Kevin Prothero is in his second year as the Schwalm Hall Director. Originally from Terre Haute, Ind., Kevin graduated from Purdue University with an AS in Information Technology, BS in Organization Leadership and MS in Technology. Kevin enjoys Italian cuisine and spends a lot of his free time playing online video games (including but not limited to League of Legends), enjoys reading fantasy novels and playing European-style board games.
Favorite part of my job: "I really enjoy working with the student staff and forming relationships with those in my hall.”
Diane Hennan, Helman and East Street HD

Diane Hennan,

Helman Hall Director

Diane Hennan is in her second year as Helman’s Hall Director. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, she earned her degree in English with minors in Theology, Women’s Studies and Art History from St. Ambrose University. Diane loves vintage comedies, her favorite being, “Some Like it Hot” and loves to spend some of her free time at her new favorite hangout, Kenapocamocha.
Favorite part of my job: "I love helping people achieve their goals!”
Jessica Hickerson

Jessica Hickerson,

East Hall Director

Jessica Hickerson is in her second year as East's Hall Director. Originally from Baltimore, Md., she is a 2011 graduate of Manchester University, where she earned her degree in English Writing with minors in Communication and Journalism. Jessica enjoys reading, writing, watching football, and playing video games in her free time.
Favorite part of my job:
"I love to watch as communities build within the floors, buildings, and all around campus."

Resident Assistants
2012-2013 Resident Assistant Staff

What is an RA?
Resident assistants (RAs) are to develop ongoing relationships with residents on the floor and are committed to helping meet the needs of residents, as students and as responsible members of the campus community. "Assisting" incorporates many aspects including: programming counseling, being a friend, upholding University and residence hall policies, dispensing information, and being available on the floor. Each of these aspects is an appropriate way to meet the needs of the residents.

Each resident assistant is primarily committed to a floor/wing and its residents. In addition, a resident assistant will have many responsibilities involving the entire residence hall. RAs are responsible in the hall for: information, counsel, supervision of hall operations, and emergency response, whether it involves people or the physical facilities.


East Hall


Garver Hall


Helman Hall


Oakwood Hall


Schwalm Hall


East Street Apartments