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about KU Student HousingWorking for the Department of Student Housing at the University of Kansas is a commitment to the success of students—including yours as a graduate student! As one of the offices comprising Student Success at KU, the Department of Student Housing provides diverse and academically supportive living communities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and students with families. Over 5,500 students each year select to live on campus in a variety of nurturing environments from Thematic Learning Communities to cooperative houses, traditional residence halls, suites and apartments. The four-point mission of the Department of Student Housing includes providing:
DSH Statement on Diversity: about Student SuccessThe Department of Student Housing has 275 employees. In a nutshell, and as the name indicates, Student Success focuses on the success of our students. Click here for more information about Student Success at KU. about graduate school at KUThe Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration is located within the School of Education at the University of Kansas, which is ranked among the top 25 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The program consists of a 36-hour block of course work, plus internship opportunities, if desired. The Higher Education Department has three full-time faculty as well as adjunct professors that work in different areas of the Student Affairs field. Full-time students in the Higher Education program are required to have an assistantship with a Student Success department. The assistantships are designed to provide students with opportunities to link theory to practice. For more information on the Higher Education graduate program, please visit www.graduate.ku.edu living in LawrenceFounded in 1854 by Free State partisans, the city of Lawrence has a population of approximately 81,000 in a friendly, small-town atmosphere with many of the attractions of a big city. Lawrence is a thriving multicultural community with an active interest in the university. The city is known for its art scene, specialty shops, coffee houses, restaurants, outdoor trails, and its beautiful and historic downtown. Lawrence is just 35 miles west of Kansas City, where you can expereince fine dining (especially BBQ!), the best in jazz and blues, Royals baseball and Chiefs football. about the GA positionIf you have an interest in working with students while in graduate school at KU and you were a student leader at your undergraduate institution, being a Graduate Assistant (GA) with the Department of Student Housing could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Required qualifications for the GA position include a year of group-living experience either in a residence hall or fraternity or sorority chapter house. While working as a Resident Assistant is great preparation for the position, other leadership experiences are relevant and are considered. Graduate Assistants serve in two types of positions in the Department of Student Housing: Assistant Complex DirectorsAssistant Complex Directors work in the residence hall and apartment living complexes. As a part of the senior leadership team for the complex, assistant complex directors are involved in the day-to-day management and operation of a complex of 500 to 900 students. ACDs supervise a resident assistant staff group, foster an environment conducive to academic success, facilitate development of programmatic initiatives, participate in the university discipline process as a hearing officer, and more. See the full position description for more information, ACD announcement 2008 (pdf). “KU prides itself on school spirit and family oriented traditions. You are on a true college campus—complete with museums, libraries, student unions, and people just like me.” |
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Hello from Kansas! My name is Jayme Uden, and I currently serve as an Assistant Director for Residence Life. I actually received my undergraduate degree from KU a while back and I'm excited to be back in Jayhawk country after spending some time at Iowa State University and Kansas State University. There is no place like the University of Kansas when it comes to spirit, passion, and community. I loved the campus as a student and enjoy working here even more. There is such a rich diversity in people, places, events, and activities to experience on campus and in the Lawrence community. I also appreciate being so close to the greater Kansas City metropolitan area with its restaurants, museums, shopping, and international airport. We hope you take the time to learn more about KU and the Department of Student Housing. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Hello from beautiful KU! My name is Natalie Timson, and I currently serve as an Assistant Director for Residence Life. This is my third year at the University of Kansas, having served as a complex director for the first two. I have worked previously at the University of Tulsa and Colorado State University. Since becoming a part of the KU family I have been amazed at the caliber of Student Success professionals I interact with on a day-to-day basis. Being a part of the KU community, participating in the Rock Chalk Chant at sporting events, walking through the beautiful, hilly campus, and taking advantage of the many professional development opportunities are just a few of my favorite things about KU. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!
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Hello from KU!!! My name is Mandy Zweifel-Hughes and I am currently the Complex Director for McCollum Hall. This is my first year in McCollum, but my 3rd year at KU. I received my Masters in higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas and before coming to KU, I received my undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University. When I came to KU for my graduate work, I became a Jayhawk instantly. The amazing pride and spirit that our students have is contagious, you canft help but bleed Crimson and Blue. I also found a whole new family with the Department of Student Housing. Everyone is so supportive of the graduate and professional staff within the department, that I can imagine a better place. I know every day I go to work I am going to learn something new and continue to become a better professional. I also really love the Lawrence community. The University and the community work so closely together and so supportive of one another that everywhere you go in town you see a Jayhawk! I hope to be hearing from you soon and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!
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Hey there! My name is Justin Frederick, and I currently serve as the Complex Director for KUfs eleven scholarship halls (soon to be twelve)! This is my first year at the University of Kansas, having worked previously at Pittsburg State University (KS), University of Central Missouri, and Mesa State College (CO). I have really enjoyed my move to KU and to the town of Lawrence! KU is larger then the previous institutions I have worked at but everyone here is so welcoming and I feel like I have really become part of the KU community quickly! Lawrence is a great city to live in, there are always diverse activities, events, and great eats! The graduate students here at KU get a great first-hand experience with a lot of options, which make them very prepared upon completing the program! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about KUfs scholarship halls, our selection process, or anything that I can help you with. Go Jayhawks!
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Hello, my name is Shaun Priesgen. I am the Scholarship Hall Director for Pearson and Stephenson Scholarship Halls here at the University of Kansas. I would like to personally welcome you to the University of Kansas. First of all, I come to KU from Wisconsin. I attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for my bachelorfs degree. I am a first year graduate student in the Higher Education program. Since moving here, I enjoyed the experience here at KU. Here at KU, the higher education program really coincides to what we learn in class and are able to incorporate into our assistantships. Also here at KU, there are so many events to attend from supporting KU athletics, or listening to a band that is nationally known, to listening to well known speakers throughout the nation and world, KU has something for everyone. I hope you choose the University of Kansas for your graduate school and look forward to meeting with you at OPE. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!
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Well hello there! My name is Alicia Cody (everyone calls me AC) and I currently serve as an Assistant Complex Director for Hashinger Hall. I am a first year graduate student in the Higher Education Administration program at the University of Kansas. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and lived in Nevada most of my life. Coming to the University of Kansas has been one of the best experiences I've had thus far in my college career. The students and faculty are such driven individuals and keep me motivated to do great things for my KU community. I always feel positively challenged and that has helped me grow personally and professionally. My colleagues and new friends at KU are fantastic and I have loved being at KU ever since day one. I am very excited and proud to be a Jayhawk and canft wait to see what else is in store for me. If you have any questions feel free to shoot me an email. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
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Greetings from Lawrence! I'm Phillip Schaefer and I currently work as the Assistant Complex Director for McCollum Residence Hall at the University of Kansas. I graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Political Science and wanted to continue my education at a well respected school with an inviting community. KU has given me that opportunity, but has also challenged me to develop personally and professionally. Our professors are engaging and energetic about the coursework, creating a fun academic environment. The city of Lawrence is amazing. Coming from a large west-coast city, I knew Lawrence would offer a different atmosphere, but I was shocked to find how welcoming the whole community is. I truly feel KU was the right choice for me! If you have any questions about the opportunities here at the University of Kansas I would love to answer them, so feel free to shoot me an email.