For questions related to assignments and/or billing, please direct questions to Housing. For support in community-related issues including roommate concerns, residential behavior, or concerns about students, contact Residence Education.
Senior Leadership Team
Matthew Weekley
- Executive Director of Residential Living
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
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Provides strategic leadership and oversight to the multiple services comprising Residential Living, a collective of residential services that includes Residence Education, Housing, Dining Services, and Residential Facilities
- Manages the business operations of Residential Living including, but not limited to partnerships with vendors, facility improvements, annual budget oversight, operational policies, procedures, practices, guidelines, communications, housing assignments/contracts etc
- Fosters collaborative partnerships across the campus on initiatives that will create a dynamic and transformative residential student experience
- Provides strategic planning in the development of new business initiatives involving housing, conferences, camps, and other innovative programs
Alexandra Putwen
- Director of Residence Education
- putwen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
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Provides leadership and development to the residence education program for over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students
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Mentors the residential student organization advisors and student leaders
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Serves as the department liaison for the Residential Officer Program
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Partners with academic and administrative departments creating opportunities for faculty and staff mentors to the theme communities
- Advisor to the Inter-Residence Housing Council
Ryan Bennett
- Associate Director of Housing
- ryanbenn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Lead the oversight, management, and development of the Housing operations in the Residential Living department.
- Partner with departmental leadership to execute a seamless Residential Living program and fulfill its student learning outcomes and educational priorities.
- Improve student satisfaction and campus stakeholders through mastery of housing management software and other services.
- Lead the Housing team on operational projects and assist with planning facility enhancements that improve the student experience.
Nicole Foguth
- Marketing and Communications Manager
- nfoguth@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3613
- Wadsworth 155W
Specialties
- Develops and implements marketing strategies and campaigns to promote Residential Living
- Creates and manages content for various channels, including Residential Living webpages, social media, and marketing materials.
- Oversees and guides the Summer Conference Program
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging
Housing
Ryan Bennett
- Associate Director of Housing
- ryanbenn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Lead the oversight, management, and development of the Housing operations in the Residential Living department.
- Partner with departmental leadership to execute a seamless Residential Living program and fulfill its student learning outcomes and educational priorities.
- Improve student satisfaction and campus stakeholders through mastery of housing management software and other services.
- Lead the Housing team on operational projects and assist with planning facility enhancements that improve the student experience.
Ashley Devoge
- Assistant Director of Housing Operations and Independent Living
- devoge@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Manages the operation of Daniell Heights Apartments
- Manages the operation of the shared houses on East Street
Monica Mitchell
- Assistant Director of Housing Operations and Assignments
- monicami@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- Wadsworth Hall 153W
Specialties
- Oversees housing operations for undergraduate students living in the residence halls, including contracts and assignments
Jessica Harden
- Logistics and Project Manager
- jmharden@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Oversees front desk operations for the residence halls
- Submits maintenance requests for the Quad Core Fitness Centers
- Co-manages the Summer Conference Program
- Oversees student Operations Assistants
Jonathan Hewitt
- Administrative Aide
- jhewitt@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153W Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Communications, Media and Social Media Marketing
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Front desk liason for housing office Wadsworth 153W
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Departmental website updates and maintenance
Residence Education
Alexandra Putwen
- Director of Residence Education
- putwen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2682
- 153 Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
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Provides leadership and development to the residence education program for over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students
-
Mentors the residential student organization advisors and student leaders
-
Serves as the department liaison for the Residential Officer Program
-
Partners with academic and administrative departments creating opportunities for faculty and staff mentors to the theme communities
- Advisor to the Inter-Residence Housing Council
Brianna Kratz
- Assistant Director of Residence Education
- bkratz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1497
- DHH G044A
Specialties
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Provide support to the residential learning model
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Focus on academic support initiatives
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Facilitate departmental assessment
Makenzie Joseph
- Assistant Director of Residence Education
- mjoseph1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1453
- G28W Wadsworth Hall
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services on the ground floor, first floor, and North Suites of Wadsworth Hall
- Supervises resident assistants
- Live-on staff member for Wadsworth Hall
- Advisor to the IRHC Broomball
Mitch Spitzley
- Residence Education Coordinator
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services on the fourth and fifth floors of Wadsworth Hall
- Supervises resident assistants
- Live-on staff member for Wadsworth Hall
- Advisor to the IRHC Broomball
Claire Holmes-Serrano
- Residence Education Coordinator
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services for the second and third floors of Wadsworth Hall
- Advisor to Wadsworth Hall Student Association (WHSA)
- Supervises resident assistants
Tyrese Fraser
- Residence Education Coordinator
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in West McNair and Hillside Place
- Supervises resident assistants
- Live-on staff member in West McNair Hall
- Advisor to the Hillside Place Association
Anderson Piercey
- Residence Education Coordinator
- ajpierce@mtu.edu
- (906) 487-1988
- G003W McNair Hall
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in East McNair
- Supervises Resident Assistants
- Live-on staff member in East McNair Hall
- Advisor to the McNair Hall Association
Anesu Mavhiya
- Residence Education Coordinator
- amavhiya@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2746
- DHH G44B
Specialties
- Responsible for residence education programs and services in Douglass Houghton Hall
- Supervises Resident Assistants
- Live-on staff member in Douglass Houghton Hall.
- Advisor to the Douglass Houghton Hall Council
Marketing and Communications
Nicole Foguth
- Marketing and Communications Manager
- nfoguth@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3613
- Wadsworth 155W
Specialties
- Develops and implements marketing strategies and campaigns to promote Residential Living
- Creates and manages content for various channels, including Residential Living webpages, social media, and marketing materials.
- Oversees and guides the Summer Conference Program
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging