Matthew Weekley

Contact
- mrweekle@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- Wadsworth Hall 153
- Executive Director of Residential Living
- MA College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University
- BA Music, Baldwin Wallace College (University)
Biography
Matt is currently the Executive Director of Residential Living here at Michigan Tech, providing strategic educationally focused leadership to the multiple services comprising the Residential Living team (Housing, Residence Education, Dining Services, and Residential Facilities) as well as the Memorial Union. With a keen focus on student development and organizational leadership tactics, Matt looks for ways to optimize operational thinking to create a transformative experience that promotes growth and connection for students . He is a champion for maximizing agency in both individual and operational potential, turning vulnerabilities into possibilities in leading a 3,200 bed residential enterprise and ensuring fiduciary responsibility in the management of a 40 million dollar budget.
Matt joined the Michigan Tech family in March 2020, but has previously served in a variety of higher education leadership roles for over 20 years, primarily focused in Residence Life. Prior to joining the Husky team, Matt has provided educational leadership as an Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life, Title IX Coordinator, Senior Judicial Administrator and providing oversight over Student Life and Student Union programs. To Matt, home is an experience he helps people find for themselves and is the backbone of his practice. He has a passion for awakening the potential in others and cultivating welcoming environments that promote self confidence and worth.
Outside of work Matt spends time with his family, enjoys outdoors especially in the Fall, has a weakness for video games and loves a good pun.