Meet the Residence Life & Housing Staff

Residence Life Office Mission Statement

The Residence Life Office seeks to assist students in successfully transitioning to a life of independent living by creating an environment built on safety, mutual respect, holistic engagement, and accountable empowerment.

Safety

  • Prioritizing the safety and security of all facilities and residents
  • Providing 24/7 on-call service for our residential students
  • Training a knowledgeable and capable staff to serve the needs of our diverse students

Mutual Respect

  • For people from all backgrounds with an appreciation for diversity
  • For property, both public and private
  • For policies, respecting the rights and freedom of others

Holistic Engagement

  • Fostering a culture of life-long learning
  • Equipping students with effective and responsible communication
  • Encouraging active participation within the community

Accountable Empowerment

  • Empowering students to take ownership of their responsibilities
  • Challenging students to think critically and creatively
  • Supporting students to be positive role-models

Residence Life Staff

Holly Binder
Director of Housing
housing@drury.edu
(417) 873-7654

Matt Battaglia
Director of Residence Life & Chief Judicial Officer
mbattaglia@drury.edu
(417) 873-6871
       
Andy Swartz
Residence Life Coordinator / Hall Director & RLA Advisor
aswartz@drury.edu
(417) 873-7382 		Ashley Davenport
Area Director & SUB Advisor
adavenport01@drury.edu
(417) 873-7423
       
Jamie Alexander
Hall Coordinator / Prevention Initiatives
jalexander008@drury.edu
(417) 873-7423 		  Katrina Valera
Hall Coordinator / SGA Advisor
kvalera@drury.edu
(417) 873-7423

Meet the Resident Assistants / Community Assistants

Smith Hall Staff

Meet Chris
Resident Assistant		 Meet Chelsea
Resident Assistant
Meet Christa
Resident Assistant		 Meet Jackie
Resident Assistant
Meet Rebecca
Resident Assistant		 Meet Natalie
Resident Assistant
Meet Kevin
Resident Assistant		 Meet Rachel
Resident Assistant

Sunderland Hall Staff

Meet Steven
Resident Assistant		 Meet Danielle
Resident Assistant
Meet Bryce
Resident Assistant		 Meet Kylie
Resident Assistant
Meet James
Resident Assistant		 Meet Molly
Resident Assistant
Meet Olivia
Resident Assistant		 Meet Emma
Resident Assistant

Wallace Hall Staff

Meet Erin
Resident Assistant		 Meet Courtney
Resident Assistant
Meet Jessica
Resident Assistant		 Meet Parker
Resident Assistant
Meet Molly
Resident Assistant		 Meet Jacob
Resident Assistant
Meet Ellen
Resident Assistant		    

Community Assistants (Apartments)

Meet Dylan
Community Assistant		 Meet Kaleigh
Community Assistant
Meet Wes
Community Assistant		 Meet Zach
Community Assistant
Meet Amber
Community Assistant