Meet the Staff in FYRE
There are a number of staff in FYRE who are available to answer your questions, assist you with navigating college resources, and to help provide an enjoyable first-year experience.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
You will find an RA on every floor/wing in the FYRE Program. RAs are returning student leaders who are available to answer your questions and point you in the direction of important campus resources. RAs sponsor a variety of social activities to help promote a strong community.
Residence Director (RD)
The RD is a full-time professional staff member who lives in the residence halls and supervises the RA staff team. The RD is a resource who available for your questions and personal/academic support.
Faculty/Staff Associates
Faculty/Staff Associates are IC faculty and full time staff members who are assigned to each FYRE residence hall with the goal of enriching the residential community through leading programs and discussions and civic engagement opportunities related to the Integrated Core Curriculum Themes. Each student will be introduced to the themes and select their theme during Summer Orientation.
Assistant Director for Residential Education
The Assistant Director for Residential Education is a full time staff member who works in the Residential Life Central office (East Tower) who provides leadership for the entire FYRE Program.
If you have more questions about the First-Year Residential Experience, you may contact:
- Vickie Woodhead, Residence Director for Boothroyd, Rowland and Tallcott Halls
- Maggie Wetter, Residence Director for Hilliard and Holmes Halls
- Wando Holt, Residence Director for the West Tower
- Darnell Thompson, Residence Director for the East Tower
- Beth O'Neill, Area Coordinator for FYRE
- TBA, Assistant Director of Residential Education
- Ron Trunzo, Associate Director of Residential Life & Judicial Affairs, (607) 274-3141