Housing and Residence Life

These buildings are located in the North Campus Neighborhood near Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, Fresh Food Co., Fuel, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. You may hear about this building as being a part of the WHOJ community, which includes four Living Centers - Weed, Hoobler, Ott, and Johnson. Apartment-style units give residents more privacy while still encouraging them to build community by connecting with their floormates and attending programming events, as well as other on-campus events.

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Resident Assistants (RAs) are sophomore-level or higher, undergraduate and graduate students who live on-campus. There is at least one RA on every floor of each living center. They contribute to a positive community living experience by serving as a campus resource for first-year students, and by coordinating social and academic activities for residents. RA staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and are extensively trained in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Community Directors (CDs) are professional, live-in staff members. They assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Saviee is a First-Year RA who loves Sushi. An Advertising/PR major in the Pre-Med Track. Saviee is also a first-gen student committed to building opportunities for herself and others. Do not hesitate to reach out to her about anything!

Riley Bronikowski is a senior majoring in psychology from and a Resident Assistant for Weed Living Center. She is excited for another year as a RA and dedicated to helping students thrive, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and planning fun floor activities. She looks forward to an amazing year connecting with the residents!

Joshua Eapen is entering his junior year at Grand Valley State University as a Pre-Med student majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry, and is excited to begin his first year as a Resident Assistant. On campus, he works as an Undergraduate Research Fellow, a math tutor, and a Supplemental Learning Assistant (SLA), and enjoys helping fellow students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Outside of academics, Josh has recently gotten into rock climbing, loves mountain biking, enjoys playing pool with friends (even if he's still working on improving), and is always up for a random side quest. He looks forward to getting to know his residents and helping create a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home and make the most of their time at GVSU!

Itzy Ruiz-Flores is a first year RA looking forward to working in her community. She is a health care major who volunteers in hospice care. While not living in Michigan for school, she lives in the Chicago suburbs, and enjoys spending her time in the city.

Grayson Rodgers is a senior majoring in Public and Nonprofit Administration with a minor in Sociology. He is actively involved on campus through Student Senate as the Policy Chair and enjoys building connections, learning new things, and creating an inclusive community where residents feel welcome. Outside of academics, Grayson enjoys watching soccer, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with friends. He is excited to return to Johnson Living Center for his second year as a Resident Assistant and looks forward to getting to know his residents while helping make their year fun, safe, and fulfilling.

Mallory is a 3rd-year student at Grand Valley State University! They are starting off with their bachelor's degree in Social Work and then moving on to getting their master's degree after graduation. They are looking forward to meeting all of the incoming students at GVSU and getting to know their community more.