About & Contact Us
470 Math Science Building | reslife@bgsu.edu | 419-372-2011
The Office of Residence Life promotes an engaging, safe and inclusive environment for academic success and personal growth through student-centered programs, innovative services and cost-effective facilities. With 10 University Residence Halls and Apartments, we are home to nearly 6,000 students.
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The Office of Residence Life promotes an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for academic success and personal growth through student-centered programs, innovative services, and cost-effective facilities.
The Office of Residence Life aspires to be a premier living-learning community.
The Office of Residence Life values and recognizes our responsibility to foster an inclusive, safe and respectful community so our students succeed in a diverse, global society. We are committed to building an awareness of diverse thoughts, ideas and experiences on our campus in which our community members are empowered to use their voices and be heard.
BGSU Core Values
- Respect for one another
- Collaboration
- Intellectual and Personal Growth
- Creativity and Innovation
- Pursuit of Excellence
Contact Us
Director
Joshua Lawrie, PH.D.
Position: Director of Residence Life
Phone: 419-372-2011
Email: jlawrie@bgsu.edu
Marketing and Communications
Stephanie Savoy Brinkman
Position: Recruitment and Communication Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-9223
Email: ssavoyb@bgsu.edu
Residence Education
Tim Shaal
Position: Senior Associate Director for Residence Life
Phone: 419-372-2011
Email: tshaal@bgsu.edu
Brittany Krisanda
Position: Assistant Director of Supervision, East
Phone: 419-372-9048
Email: bkrisan@bgsu.edu
Jenn Grulke
Position: Coordinator, Leadership & Administration
Phone: 419-372-2594
Email: jgoddar@bgsu.edu
Claire Semer, PH.D.
Position: Assistant Director of Supervision, West
Phone: 419-372-0576
Email: clairew@bgsu.edu
Coty Behanna
Position: Assistant Director, Academics and Assessment
Phone: 419-372-2465
Email: cotyb@bgsu.edu
Graduate & Doctoral Students
Annastashia Blesi
Position: Graduate Leadership Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-6808
Email: ablesi@bgsu.edu
Academic Support Coordinator
Position: Graduate Academic Support Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-8737
SMART Coordinator
Position: Graduate SMART Coordinator
Phone: 419-372-2459
Business Administration
Facilities and Operations
Ryan Hofman
Position: Associate Director, Facilities & Operations
Phone: 419-372-8860
Email: rphofma@bgsu.edu
Finance
Vijaya Dasigi
Position: Assistant Director, Budgets and Finance
Phone: 419-372-2492
Email: vijayad@bgsu.edu
Housing and Assignments
Centennial Hall
Brittany Krisanda
Position: Assistant Director of Supervision, East
Phone: 419-372-9048
Email: bkrisan@bgsu.edu
Graduate Hall Director
Position: Centennial Hall Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-4053
Conklin Hall and Greek Village
Gabrielle Robinson
Position: Conklin/Greek Village Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-3228
Email: gsrobin@bgsu.edu
Falcon Heights and University Apartments
Steve Burns
Position: Falcon Heights/ University Apartments Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-4042
Email: srburns@bgsu.edu
Sarah Tokar
Position: Falcon Heights/ University Apartments Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-4043
Email: tokars@bgsu.edu
Founders Hall
Katie Boutell
Position: Founders Hall Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-8379
Email: kboutel@bgsu.edu
Kohl Hall
Kreischer Quadrangle
Graduate Hall Director
Position: Kreischer A/B Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-2165
Kreischer Compton/Darrow
Position: Kreischer C/D Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-2645
Graduate Hall Director
Position: Kreischer C/D Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-9345
McDonald Hall
McDonald Hall Director
Position: McDonald Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-0289
Offenhauer Towers
Hunter Bowers
Position: Offenhauer Graduate Hall Director
Phone: 419-372-9527
Email: hcbower@bgsu.edu
