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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, four hall directors, and 28 resident assistants. Each member of the Residential Life staff helps build community for residents in their own unique way.
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Allen J. Thomas Machielson, Director of Residential Life and Associate Dean of Student Development
Allen is in his first year at Manchester. Originally from Chicago, he holds a B.F.A. from Calvin College and an M.A.T. from Sacred Heart. Allen is a fan of the T.V. show "Doctor Who," and in his free time, enjoys putting finishing touches on his new home. |
Favorite part of my job:
"The great people and students that I work with." |
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Dottie Young, Administrative Assistant
Dottie is in her fourth year at Manchester. A resident of Wabash, Ind., she earned a B.S. in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In her free time, Dottie enjoys reading, gardening, quilting and scrapbooking. |
Favorite part of my job:
"I love the contact with students and being able to work with such an awesome Residential Life team." |
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, 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.
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Adam Osman , Schwalm Hall Director
This is Adam's first year as the Schwalm Hall Director. He is originally from Fenton, Mich. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 where he earned a degree in Human Resource Management. In his free time Adam likes to watch or play sports. |
Favorite part of my job:
"Working with students and creating a positive and accepting community." |
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Allison Vickers, Helman Hall Director
Allison is currently in her first year as the Helman Hall Director. She is originally from Clinton, Iowa. Allison graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007 where she earned a degree in English and Communication Studies. She enjoys reading a good book and photography in her free time. |
Favorite part of my job:
"Working with such a friendly campus community." |
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Ryan Phillips, Oakwood Hall Director
Ryan Phillips is in his third year as Oakwood Hall director. Ryan is originally from Owosso, Mich., and he graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's of Science in 2006. He enjoys watching a good movie or baseball game in his free time. |
Favorite part of my job:
"Having the opportunity to work with so many great students on a daily basis." |
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Sara Bowlin, Garver Hall Director
Sara Bowlin is in her second year as the Garver Hall director. Sara is originally from Elkhart, Ind., and graduated from Carroll College with a B.S. in Psychology in May of 2007. She enjoys reading a good book in her free time. |
Favorite part of my job:
"Working with all the great students here at Manchester."
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Tish Bitner, East Hall Director
Tish Bitner is in her first year as the East Hall director. Tish is originally from Tipton, Ind., and graduated from Manchester College with a degree in Psychology in May of 2008. She enjoys playing or watching sports, especially softball, in her free time. |
Favorite part of my job:
"Having the opportunity to interact with wonderful people, and helping create an environment where students can have fun, develop, and find themselves."
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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 College 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. |
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