A few years ago, Residence Life Offices and Student Success Offices merged under the name Community Life.  The Community Life Office is guided by the leadership of Marcos Gilmore. This brings together the following programs and offices under a common vision and set of goals:

  • Student Success & First Year Experience (Marcos Gilmore)
  • Residence Life & Housing (Naomi Brown)
  • Conduct & Care (Ross Baker)
  • Diversity & Inclusion (Pedro Valentin)
  • Advising (Erika Naes)
  • Leadership Development & Activities (Kareem Watts)
  • Career Services (Kelli Pryor)
  • Counseling (George Smith)
  • Mailroom (Ross Baker)


This team focuses on the student experience outside the classroom with goals focused on facilitating student thriving and increasing retention.