Meet the Staff
Contact Information
Location: Second Floor McGovern Hall
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 860.231.5214
Fax: 860.231.6734
E-mail:
housing@sjc.edu
The Office of Residential Life and Housing is in association with the Office of Student Affairs. It consists of professional and para-professional staff, which include the Director of Residential Life and Housing, Residence Coordinators, and Resident Assistants.
Assistant Dean & Director of Residential Life and Housing:
Responsible for the overall administration of the residence halls, including the selection, training and supervision of all Residential Life Staff. The Director administers all resident student room assignments, policies and procedures and coordinates the planning and delivery of programs for resident students. She serves as a resource for residents and is a liaison to other departments on campus.
Tamara O'Day-Stevens, Assistant Dean/Director of Residential Life and Housing, is responsible for the overall management of seven residence halls and directly supervising the residence coordinators who live in the halls. With a Bachelor's degree from UCONN, Tamara set out to Chicago and worked as a complex coordinator at a technical college serving primarily international students. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Seton Hall University. Her concentrations were career and multicultural counseling. While completing her Master's degree, Tamara also worked at Seton Hall University directing the operations and staff of the first year residence hall. She has a passion for programming and a strong desire to guide students as they embark on an exciting journey.
Residence Coordinator (RC):
A live-in professional who reports directly to the Director of Residential Life. The primary role of the Residence Coordinator (RC) is to assist students in building an inclusive community where their personal and academic growth is enhanced. The RC's assess the needs of students, and promote community growth and development. Responsibilities include managing hall environments through crisis intervention, roommate mediation, facilities management, supervision of Resident Assistants and overseeing all administrative processes and procedures for the hall. There is a Resident Coordinator on duty each night to assist students after college business hours.
Our two Residence Coordinators are Tai Feaster and Jess Miller.
Resident Assistant (RA):
The Resident Assistants (RAs) are full time undergraduate students who work with the residents to develop and maintain an educational environment conducive to the attainment of academic success, individual growth and the development of the community. The RAs serve as peer counselors and resource guides for the residents. They are responsible for educating students about College policies and providing educational programming as well as assisting with any resident concerns.
RAs of Madonna Hall
RAs of Assumption Hall
RA of Lourdes Hall
RA of McAuley Hall
RA of Rosary Hall
RA of North Hall
RA of South Hall
