1.  Implemented an annual Halloween program whose success was published in an article in the Talking
Stick a monthly publication of the Association of College and University Housing Officers –
International. Program has become an annual tradition on campus.
 Implemented an overhaul of Residence Life and Housing operations for the campus impacting
organizational structure, contract design, budget, educational programming, and virtually every other
function of the department.
 Increased operating efficiency and customer service.
 Professionalized all operations of the department through bringing in a best practices
perspective
 Initiated residence hall renovation projects to enhance desirability of on-campus housing and serve
students better.
 Created a First Year Residential Experience program that over a five-year period increased retention
rates for freshmen men by 18% and freshmen women by 38%.
 Served as President of the Georgia Housing Officers:
 Organized and implemented the annual State Conference.
 Initiated the collection of data regarding residential life positions in the state with
information regarding pay scales.
 Hosted the Georgia Resident Assistant Saturday Seminar with over 450 participants.
 Served on the University’s BANNER implementation team with direct responsibility for all aspects
of bringing the Housing Module in BANNER online.
 Presented at the Southeast Association of Housing Officers regional conference , “Staff
Development through Structured Outdoor Adventure Experiences”, 1991.
 Presented at the Georgia Housing Officers state conference, “Situational Leadership for Residence
Hall Directors”, 1992
 Presented at the Georgia Housing Officers state conference “Future Directions in College Housing”
1995.