For questions related to assignments and/or billing, please direct questions to Housing. For support in community-related issues including roommate concerns, residential behavior, or concerns about students, contact Residence Education.
Residential Living
Matthew Weekley
- Executive Director of Residential Living
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
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Provides strategic leadership and oversight to the multiple services comprising Residential Living, a collective of residential services that includes Residence Education, Housing, Dining Services, and Residential Facilities
- Manages the business operations of Residential Living including, but not limited to partnerships with vendors, facility improvements, annual budget oversight, operational policies, procedures, practices, guidelines, communications, housing assignments/contracts etc
- Fosters collaborative partnerships across the campus on initiatives that will create a dynamic and transformative residential student experience
- Provides strategic planning in the development of new business initiatives involving housing, conferences, camps, and other innovative programs
Cassie LaTendresse
- Senior Administrative Aide
- cllatend@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2730
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
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Serves as Access Manager and oversees the residential access and security processes as well as maintain inventory of access devices for all residential buildings on campus
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Oversees and reconciles all day to day financial transactions within Residential Living ensuring efficiency and accuracy
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Primary liaison for Residential Living to ensure efficient and accurate payroll management
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Organizes and manages the early arrival and late stay registration/approval process for all residential students
Housing
Ryan Bennett
- Associate Director of Housing
- ryanbenn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Leads the oversight, management, and development of the Housing operations in the Residential Living department
- Partners with departmental leadership to execute a seamless Residential Living program and fulfill its student learning outcomes and educational priorities
- Improves student satisfaction and campus stakeholders through mastery of housing management software and other services
- Leads the Housing team on operational projects and assist with planning facility enhancements that improve the student experience
Ashley Devoge
- Assistant Director of Housing Operations and Independent Living
- devoge@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Manages the operation of Daniell Heights Apartments
- Manages the operation of the shared houses on East Street
Jackie Froiland
- Administrative Aide 8
- jhfroila@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Front office manager overseeing daily operations of the Residential Living office suite and student staff, ensuring efficient operations, empathic and accurate communications, and excellent customer service support
- Maintain and organize the scheduling of all residence hall reservable spaces and coordinate with stakeholders as needed
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Manage departmental correspondence, including email and phone communications, to ensure timely and accurate responses
Jessica Harden
- Logistics and Project Manager
- jmharden@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Oversees front desk operations for the residence halls
- Submits maintenance requests for the Quad Core Fitness Centers
- Co-manages the Summer Conference Program
- Oversees student Operations Assistants
Monica Mitchell
- Assistant Director of Housing Operations and Assignments
- monicami@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- Wadsworth Hall 153W
Specialties
- Oversees housing operations for undergraduate students living in the residence halls, including contracts and assignments
Residence Education
Alexandra Putwen
- Director of Residence Education
- putwen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 104 East Hall
Specialties
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Provides leadership and development to the residence education program for over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students
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Mentors the residential student organization advisors and student leaders
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Serves as the department liaison for the Residential Officer Program
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Partners with academic and administrative departments creating opportunities for faculty and staff mentors to the theme communities
- Advisor to the Inter-Residence Housing Council
Tyrese Fraser
- Residence Education Coordinator
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in West McNair and Hillside Place
- Supervises resident assistants
- Live-on staff member in West McNair Hall
- Advisor to the Hillside Place Association
Claire Holmes-Serrano
- Residence Education Coordinator
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services for the second and third floors of Wadsworth Hall
- Advisor to Wadsworth Hall Student Association (WHSA)
- Supervises resident assistants
Makenzie Joseph
- Assistant Director of Residence Education
- mjoseph1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1453
- G28W Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services on the ground floor, first floor, and North Suites of Wadsworth Hall
- Supervises resident assistants
- Live-on staff member for Wadsworth Hall
- Advisor to the IRHC Broomball
Brianna Kratz
- Assistant Director of Residence Education
- bkratz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1497
- DHH G044A
Specialties
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Provides support to the residential learning model
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Focuses on academic support initiatives
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Facilitates departmental assessment
Anesu Mavhiya
- Residence Education Coordinator
- amavhiya@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2746
- DHH G44B
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in Douglass Houghton Hall
- Supervises Resident Assistants
- Live-on staff member in Douglass Houghton Hall.
- Advisor to the Douglass Houghton Hall Council
Anderson Piercey
- Residence Education Coordinator
- ajpierce@mtu.edu
- (906) 487-1988
- G003W McNair Hall
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in East McNair
- Supervises Resident Assistants
- Live-on staff member in East McNair Hall
- Advisor to the McNair Hall Association
Dining
David Banker
- Resident District Manager
- David.Banker@compass-usa.com
- (906) 487-2379
- 123 W Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Serves as the main contact dining services and offers operational management of the campus dining program
- Oversight of full dining staff
- Compliance with policies
- Risk mitigation and budget management
Amanda Jackson
- Marketing Manager
- Amanda.Jackson3@compass-usa.com
- 906-487-1861
- 115W Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Managing all campus dining promotional campaigns
- Content and collateral creation
- Digital presence
- Merchandising and branding
- Client and partner collaboration including events
- Performance analysis
Marketing and Communications
Jodi Miller
- Senior Divisional Marketing Specialist
- jodimill@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3613
- 155 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Serves as a chief marketing officer within Residential Living and the larger Auxiliary Services division ensuring the delivery of an exceptional brand that meets the goals of the department, division, and University
- Oversees the operations for Auxiliary Services Marketing Support Center, leading staff on the support and consultation services to units on all forms of publications, marketing, communications, website design and brand development
- Develops and implements marketing strategies and campaigns to promote Residential Living and Auxiliary Services
- Creates and manages content for various channels, including Residential Living webpages, social media, and marketing materials
- Oversees and guides the Summer Conference Program
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging