Residence Hall Staff & Volunteers
Housing and Residence Life Staff is composed of full-time professionals, full and part-time employees, and student workers who will assist you in your academic, social, and personal growth. The goal of our staff is to provide an atmosphere in University housing that is conducive to your development.
Hall Directors, Fraternity & Sorority Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors, Resident Assistants, Lead Desk Assistants, Desk Assistants, Cultural Connectors may be contacted with questions, suggestions, or problems concerning any residential facility. For additional assistance or information, contact Housing & Residence Life located on the Ground Floor of Pamela and Edward Clark Hall, 817-257-7865.
For Fraternity and Sorority facilities, contact Fraternity and Sorority Life in the King Family Commons 817-257-7281.
Hall Director (HD) is a full-time professional staff member of the University who lives in University housing. The Hall Director supervises the University housing staff, assists in programming activities, coordinates maintenance efforts, and administers the total operation of the facility. In addition, HDs are available to provide guidance and referral on a variety of subjects and are an excellent resource.
Lead Resident Assistants (LRA) are undergraduate students who have been a Resident Assistant and are selected for their additional experience and leadership. Through their experience and leadership, the LRAs uphold the rules and regulations of TCU while performing additional tasks. The LRAs hire and train the Community Assistants in the Hall Office. They assist the Hall Director with staff training and programming, and complete other administrative tasks.
Resident Assistants (RA) are undergraduate students who have been selected on the basis of their ability to communicate, willingness to accept responsibility, enthusiasm to help others, and familiarity with the University. In University housing, the RAs work to establish and maintain a living environment conducive to a successful educational experience as well as being a resource to students. Reporting to their Hall Director, they are responsible for building relationships, upholding the rules and regulations of TCU, disseminating necessary information, attending to the personal safety of the residents, and helping maintain and protect University property. RAs at- tend training programs and workshops throughout the year in order to facilitate their own growth and development and to offer better service to residents.
Community Managers (CM) are undergraduate student employees of the University who work in hall offices, under the direction of the Hall Directors, to ensure smooth building operations and provide customer service during their shifts.
Community Assistants (CA) are part-time student employees who work in hall offices to monitor building operations during their shifts. CAs report to the LRA. To find out more about the role or becoming a CA, contact the LRA of your building.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Hall Directors (HD) are graduate staff members of the University who live on campus. They work directly with the officers of the fraternity and sorority chapters. The FSL HDs should be the first contact if you have questions, suggestions, or problems concerning fraternity and sorority facilities. For additional information, please contact Fraternity and Sorority Life in the King Family Commons, 817-257-7281.
Resident Assistant (RA) for Fraternity and Sorority Housing is an undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority who has been selected to serve his or her chapter. Selection is based upon an applicant’s ability to communicate, willingness to accept responsibility, enthusiasm to help others, and familiarity with the University. The FSL RA has responsibilities to the chapter, chapter residents, and the University.