development , coordinates facilities management , participates in the student conduct system , provides basic counseling for all residents within their community , and supports the overall growth and development of a residential community that embodies the mission and values of the University .
Resident Assistants ( RAs ) Resident Assistants ( RAs ) are student leaders who live on each floor to serve as a resource to students , facilitate the development of a strong residence hall community , and help facilitate a successful collegiate experience . They focus on the development of the residential community , supporting the development of individual students , upholding community standards , participating in staff development and training , taking a broader leadership role within the University , and performing administrative duties . All RAs receive training on conflict management , emergency / crisis response and the resources available at the University in order to best support resident students .
Residence Hall Association ( RHA ) The Residence Hall Association ( RHA ) is made up of resident students who provide representation of all students living in the residence halls . RHA serves as an advocate and voice of the residents and communicates with Residence Life on current issues and initiatives that will enhance the social , functional , and cultural aspects of living in the residence halls . RHA has played a major role in improving services both in the residence halls and on campus .
Open to all residents to join as members , RHA holds meetings every week in the Triplex . Specific days , times , and locations of these meetings , as well as special programs and other initiatives , will be advertised in and around the residence halls . More information can be obtained by reaching out to the Associate Director of Residence Life .
Residence Halls Loyola Hall , St . Brigid Hall and Siena Hall are adjoined to form what is commonly referred to as The Triplex . Loyola Hall consists of traditional double rooms with community bathrooms while St . Brigid Hall and Siena Hall offer mostly double occupancy suite-style rooms with semi-private baths . All buildings feature air-conditioning , Wi-Fi and lounges with refrigerators , microwaves , kitchen facilities and HDTVs with access to streaming services and network television . Laundry facilities and vending machines are also located throughout each hall .
The Triplex houses both first-time , first-year students ( Loyola Hall ) and upper-class students and transfers ( St . Brigid and Siena Halls ) with an entrance located in St . Brigid Hall , where the three residence halls come together . This entrance has a desk staffed by Public Safety ( 24 hours per day , 7 days per week , 365 days per year ) to provide assistance to the residential community and maintain a secure residence hall environment . Another entrance to the Triplex is in Loyola Hall which requires residents to use their student ID to gain access .
Residence Life Staff Main Office Location : Loyola Hall 138 Office Hours : Monday-Friday , 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Telephone : 267-448-1305 ( On-Campus : x21305 ) Email : reslife @ gmercyu . edu
Michelle Murray , Director of Housing and Residence Life Loyola Hall 130 , x21460 , murray . m @ gmercyu . edu
Alex Reynolds , Associate Director of Residence Life Loyola Hall 131 , x21585 , reynolds . a1 @ gmercyu . edu
Camryn Guertse , Residence Director for the Triplex Loyola Hall 139 , x21205 , guertse . c @ gmercyu . edu
Linda Rainer , Administrative Assistant Loyola Hall 138 , x21305 , rainer . l @ gmercyu . edu
Student Engagement Statement of Purpose
We provide resources for students to discover and enhance leadership skills to prepare for successful careers and meaningful lives . Through engagement , we support , challenge , and empower students to reach their full potential in becoming impactful , Merciful graduates .
Our programs ( New Student Orientation , Clubs and Organizations , CORE Programs , After Dark , and Leadership Programs ), create small learning communities for students to explore cultures , life experiences , and worldviews different from their own . Our student organizations provide hundreds of activities each semester , from trips to Winterfest in Philadelphia to movie nights featuring the latest films right here on campus .
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