Category Archives: Staff

Conflict = Opportunity for Growth!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by jchadick

Written by Matt Jarrell, Resident Director As we anxiously count down the days until Thanksgiving break, some of us are looking forward to a home cooked meal.  Or maxing out our credit cards during black Friday.  Some students are just … Continue reading →

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Gratitude: Giving Thanks and Showing Appreciation

Posted on November 9, 2013 by jchadick

By Tyler Pau, Assistant Director of Residence Life Leaves are changing color…they are also falling pretty quick.  It’s getting consistently cooler, and we just did the big daylight savings clock adjustment.  We are deep into autumn, my friends.  Halloween is … Continue reading →

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The Art of Work/Life Balance: Don’t Choke. Bite Off What You Can Chew.

Posted on September 25, 2013 by jchadick

Written by Matt Jarrell, Resident Director  While every student is different, there are some easy clues that make it easy to identify a Logger.  Is it the maroon hoodie and Frisbee in hand?  Or maybe the iconic brown Diversions coffee … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Staff Training

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jchadick

Written by Jenni Chadick, Assistant Director of Residence Life It’s now Friday of the first week of school, and somehow it already feels like we are mid-semester. Perhaps that’s because in Res Life land we’ve trained all 60 of our … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: Student Staff

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jchadick

As word of this blog has spread like wildfire among our student staff (thanks to our pioneer blogger KW!) folks have wanted to get in on the action and introduce themselves to you! Of course we love this idea, and … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: RD James Spaan

Posted on July 12, 2013 by jchadick

Hey hey!  My name is James Spaan and this is my first year as a Resident Director at Puget Sound!   I am excited to be serving the entire North Quad, which includes: Anderson/Langdon (“AL”), Schiff and Harrington (“Scharrington”), as well … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: RD Ayanna Bledsoe

Posted on July 11, 2013 by jchadick

When/where/in what position did you begin your Residence Life career? I was an RA in undergrad and grad school. I had my first professional position as resident director of the illustrious Litchfield hall at Western Connecticut State University. What’s your favorite … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: RD Matt Jarrell

Posted on July 11, 2013 by jchadick

Is this thing on?  Hello, my name is Matt Jarrell, and I am proud to start my second year at the University of Puget Sound as Resident Director for Todd/Phibbs Hall and the campus houses.  As a Resident Director, I … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: AD Jenni Chadick

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jchadick

Hi there! My name is Jenni Chadick, and I am so excited to be starting my fifth year at Puget Sound. My role in our department is to coordinate the training of our student and professional staff, run our recruitment … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Us: What is Residence Life?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jchadick

Written by Jenni Chadick, Assistant Director of Residence Life Summer is always a time of transition, and in Residence Life it’s a time for renewal and preparing to welcome new staff and students into our community. The next few posts … Continue reading →

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