1. Residence Hall Director at Lawrence University
Information for RHD Candidates

2. Life at Lawrence

3. Lawrence University Overview
Mission Lawrence University of Wisconsin, through its undergraduate residential college and Conservatory of Music, educates students in the liberal arts and sciences. The university is devoted to excellence and integrity in all of its activities and committed to the development of intellect and talent, the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, the cultivation of sound judgment, and respect for the perspectives of others. Lawrence prepares students for lives of achievement, responsible and meaningful citizenship, lifelong learning, and personal fulfillment. As a learning community of scholars and artists we engage each other in a transformative process that emphasizes individualized learning, supported by an environment of rich educational opportunities in a residential campus setting. About Lawrence University is an undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music. Chartered in 1847, it was one of the first colleges in the United States to be founded co-educational. Lawrence is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, a city at the center of the Fox River Valley. The residential campus of 84 acres and 52 instructional, residential, recreational, and administrative facilities supports the academic and extracurricular pursuits of some 1,450 students from nearly all of the 50 states and more than 40 countries. More than 98 percent of the students live on campus, creating a close-knit community.

4. Lawrence University Overview (cont.)
Location – Appleton, Wisconsin
Population: 72,623
Located in central eastern Wisconsin, Appleton is one of the fastest growing cities in the state
Located three hours from Chicago, two hours from Milwaukee, and five hours from Minneapolis
Major industries – paper manufacturers, insurance companies, breweries, and dairy farms
Outagamie County Airport offers connections on four airlines to five major cities
Student Body
1,500 students
98 percent of the student body lives in college housing
International students make up about 12 percent of the student body
Nearly half of each year’s entering freshmen are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school classes
Freshman class regularly boasts the strongest academic profile of any entering class at a university/college in WI
College Calendar
The school year is structured around three ten-week terms, spanning mid-September through early June.
Undergraduate Academic Program
Bachelor of arts degree
Bachelor of music degree
Bachelor of arts/Bachelor of music (five-year program)
Pre-professional preparation in business, law, and medicine/health
Special Facilities
Built in 1918 and renovated in 1993, the Memorial Chapel is used for public events
Wriston Art Center, opened in 1989, brought studio art and art history together
Ruth Harwood Shattuck Hall, opened in 1991, connects the Chapel and Music Drama Center
Main Hall, built in the center of campus in 1853, remains a visible symbol of tradition
The Conservatory of Music offers a rich program of music performances for campus and general audiences throughout the year

5. Student Profile
Quick Facts 1,473 Enrollment, Full-time 39 Enrollment, Part-time 47 States 37 Countries 46% Men 54% Women 98% Receiving need–and/or merit-based financial assistance
Lawrence students are a multi-talented and multi-interested group. When we review applications for each class, we are always fascinated and impressed by the breadth of experiences students bring with them. Among some current Lawrentians, we have a student who:
Won “Best Solution” in the 2012 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad
Took home a first-place prize from a DECA competition as the only freshman to compete from their high school at the state level
Earned a black belt in taekwondo
Scored perfectly seven times in a row on their piano federation performances
Spent senior year in Nagasaki, Japan, with the Rotary Youth Exchange Program
Helped transform the lives of children in Chiapas, Mexico through their work with Operation Smile Mexico
Became a licensed scuba-diver
Has created several commissioned art pieces
Sang a solo at the Cathedral of St. Paul’s 150th anniversary celebration
Served on the board of the Chicago Children’s Hospital
Was able to watch a play they had written be performed onstage
Won a concert performance of their piece at the Alexandria Choral Society Carol Competition
Shared a stage with Eddie Murphy
Created Nerd Club at their high school, a place where everyone could feel free to be themselves
Performed at Carnegie Hall
Competed with épée at a national fencing tournament in their first year
Academic Profile   
Average SAT Score*
25-31 Average ACT Score*
3.66 Average GPA
43% Top 10% in class
*Lawrence University does not require standardized test scores for admission review. Scores shown are for the three-quarters of the freshmen who submitted their scores with their applications.

6. Campus Life Mission and Values
The Lawrence University Campus Life Department provides a safe, comfortable,
living and learning environment which fosters the development of our students. We
accomplish this by promoting respect, empowering students to affect the community,
advocating and adapting to the changing needs of students, and providing programs and experiences beyond the classroom. As a result, we enrich the community and encourage students to reach their personal potential.
Values
Students are our most valuable resource. Attention to each student’s needs is a high priority.
We treat our students, each other, and members of the University community with respect and care.
Diversity is sought and celebrated among our staff.
Staff training and development is a high priority in maintaining a positive service approach and a re-energizer for our motivation to perform well within our jobs. In-services, training, workshops, and staff meetings are important for this reason.
Effective and open communication will be encouraged up and down organizational channels.
Feedback, especially constructive feedback, is valued!
Students and staff will be included in decisions and input wherever possible.
We demonstrate a positive commitment to providing excellent service in our interactions with others.
Balancing our personal lives with our work roles is vital.
Recognition is important in building positive student and staff communities.
Having fun and enjoying our jobs and each other are crucial to our success.

7. The Warch Campus Center Home of LU Campus Life!
Green Practices:
Extra attention to energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources was a major part of both the construction process and selection of equipment for the Warch Campus Center,
resulting in LEED Gold certification.
Food:
Bon Appétit at Lawrence University features fresh food that is prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients with a commitment to social responsibility by supporting sustainable food suppliers and local producers.
Entertainment:
With a full movie theater, multiple stages and a sprung dance floor, the Warch Campus Center is a hub of student activity. Morning, noon and night, there is always something happening.

8. Campus Life Photographic Profile

9. Student housing options

10. Our Residence Halls
We offer a number of housing options at Lawrence. Each residence hall is staffed with a Residence Hall Director whose responsibility is to oversee the operation of the hall and all programs connected with a specific hall. The Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) are assisted by Residence Life Advisors (RLAs), outstanding student leaders who have been selected to act as peer advisors and to facilitate the creation of a community through recreational, social and educational programming. 10

11. Colman Hall (1956)
Colman Hall overlooks the tennis courts and Fox River and offers ample space for student gatherings. Rooms have tile floors, sinks, and built-in closets. Colman houses around 150 students and is coed by floor. Renovations in 2013 created a new wing of student rooms in the Colman North Wing which is coed by room.

12. Hiett Hall (2003)
Hiett Hall, our newest residence hall, has a beautiful view of the Fox River and is reserved for 183 upper-class students. Rooms are arranged in suite style (two or four students per suite), with bathrooms and common living space included in the suite. Student lounges on each floor include full kitchens and study spaces. The 4th floor is host to a Mind Spa with yoga mats and a massage chair.

13. Kohler Hall (1967)
Kohler Hall, a substance-free building with space for 120 students has seven stories (and an elevator). 1st floor is gender neutral, all others are coed by floor. Rooms are irregularly shaped and have sinks and tile floors.

14. Ormsby Hall (1889)
Ormsby Hall, located adjacent to Main Hall Green and next to Science Hall, is LU’s oldest residence hall and home to 119 students. Ormsby is coed by floor with in-room hardwood floors, high ceilings, and closets. In 2011 Ormsby received renovations to its front desk and in 2018 had additional interior renovations with new flooring and gender neutral bathrooms.

15. Plantz Hall (1961)
Plantz Hall, located next to the Memorial Chapel and the Music-Drama Center and directly across College Avenue from the library, is home to 171 students. Plantz is coed by floor with tile floors. In 2011, Plantz received renovations that included new bathrooms, new doors, new carpet, new kitchenettes, and new front desk. In 2012, new furniture was added to the basement.

16. Sage Hall (1917)
Sage Hall is home to 145 students, with two gender neutral floors and two coed by floor. Sage is located on the southeast side of campus adjacent to the Warch Campus Center. Each room in Sage has tile floor. In 2011 Sage Hall received renovations to its front desk, and in 2018 received interior upgrades including a new kitchen, new flooring, new common area furniture, and the creation of a Mind Spa.

17. Trever Hall (1963)
Trever Hall is home to 174 students. All rooms have tile floors. This hall is coed by floor. Trever is located in a residential neighborhood on the east side of campus, and many rooms have a view of the Fox River. In 2011 and 2012 Trever received renovations that included new bathrooms, new doors, new carpet, new kitchenettes, a new front desk, and new furniture in the basement.

18. Alternative Housing Options
In addition to the seven residence halls, the Lawrence University Campus Life Office also provides students with the option of living in small group housing.
These group houses provide diverse and exciting housing opportunities.
Group Spaces include: Delta Tau Delta, Gaming House, Dance House, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, Sankofa, WLFM, SLUG, Phi Kappa Tau, McCarthy Co-op, Baking and Cooking Club, Sinfonia, Greenfire, and two general lottery spaces

19. Questions?
Please feel free to contact the Lawrence University Campus Life Office with any questions. Phone: (920)
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LU Campus Life Staff