The Residential Life Team

Professional Staff

Ann Marie Przywara      Director of Residential Life           Degrees:  MSEd in Counseling, BA in Psychology           Favorite Part of the Job:  "I love the students and the life they breathe into our           residence halls and apartments.  I love the teamwork of our central staff and           of our student residence hall staff when they work together, dig in, and make           a difference in our students' lives!"
Ryan Ballantine      Associate Director of Residential Life for Operations           Degrees:  MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education, BA in History           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working with students and helping them grow to           their potential!"
Missy Simpson      Administrative Assistant           Experience:  20 years at Skidmore College in Campus Safety           Favorite Part of the Job:  "I enjoy providing assistance for students,           parents, and faculty/staff!"
Joseph R. Murphy      Area Coordinator           Degrees:  MS in College & Agency Counseling, BA in Audio/Radio Production           Favorite Part of the Job:  "Meeting so many new and great people!"
Anna Morreale      Area Coordinator           Degrees:  MSed in Career and Technical Education, BS in Family and           Consumer Sciences Education and Human Ecology                 Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working with a wide variety of people, both           students and staff!"
Tasheira Parker      Area Coordinator           Degrees:  MS in Public Administration with a focus in Justice Administration,           BS in Psychology, AS in Social Work           Favorite Part of the Job: "My favorite part of the job as an Area Coordinator           is the ability to infuse inspiration, motivation and support among our           students as they strive to become better than yesterday!"
Brycen Waters      Area Coordinator           Degrees:  MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs, BA in History and           Political Science & Public Policy           Favorite Part of the Job: "I love working with students and helping them           discover their true passions!"
Natasha Wagner      Area Coordinator           Degrees:  MSEd in Literacy (Birth-12), BA in Adolescent Education, History           and American Studies           Favorite Part of the Job:  "My favorite part of working in Res Life is being           able to get to know so many people, especially students. I love being able           to connect with students and serve as a resource for them when they           need someone."

Residence Hall & Apartment Teams

The Area Coordinator (AC) is a full-time live-in professional staff member who resides in one of the residence halls or apartment villages.  The AC supervises the Resident Assistants or Unit Assistants in their residential area.  The AC assists residents with their development and out of the classroom experience while at college.  In addition to the supervision, the AC works in the Office of Residential Life, sharing responsibility of the daily operations of the entire Skidmore residential community.

The Unit Assistant (UA) is an upper-class student who resides in a designated neighborhood within an apartment village.  UAs are integral to the general growth and welfare of each individual and community as a whole.  UAs serve as peer role models for their fellow students, while acting as liaisons between their residents and the college administration.

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student who resides on a designated floor within a residence hall.  RAs are integral to the general growth and welfare of each individual and community as a whole.  RAs serve as peer role models for their fellow students, while acting as liaisons between their residents and the college administration.