University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Housing and Residential Life Staff

Office of Housing and Residential Life Main Office
375 Harding Mott University Center (UCEN)
Phone: (810) 237-6571    Fax: (810) 762-3362


First Street Residence Hall
301 East First Street

Resident Advisors 

Name Office Phone E-mail
Jeanine Bessette; Director Housing and Residential Life (810) 237-6571 jbessett@umflint.edu
Debbie Beattie; Administrative Assistant Housing and Residential Life (810) 237-6571 dcamper@umflint.edu
Qiana Perrean Smith; Hall Director Housing and Residential Life (810) 237-6571 smithqia@umflint.edu

Hall Director

The Hall Director (HD) is a full-time professional staff member who will live in the residence hall and provide leadership for student staff (Resident Advisors and Front Desk staff) and students.  The Hall Director will advise student groups, co-direct living learning communities, encourage student safety and security, promote diversity and social justice and provide resources for conflict resolution.

Resident Advisor

The Resident Advisor (RA) position is essential to the success of the students in the residence hall.  The staff in Housing and Residential Life will be committed to an educational approach in order to provide for the most meaningful experience for our residents.  One of the key responsibilities of an RA is that of a multicultural community builder. The RA commits to getting to know each resident, both individually and collectively, by investing time and energy into activities and events that will help facilitate the development of positive and meaningful relationships.

Resident Advisors

2008- 2009 Resident Advisors

Joslyn Brown
Phillip Ferrier
Jennifer Graham
Anthony Halicki
LaTonya Hughes
Matthew Kalinosky
Chaynika Naveen
Rhonda Phinisee
Jason Sharp
Cade Surface

Front Desk Staff


The Front Desk (FD) staff position will be responsible for guest check-in, campus information, handling phone calls, key/keycard distribution, and mail/package delivery.   The Office of Housing and Residential Life is committed to building strong, inclusive communities within the residence hall and the FD staff assists in making that happen.  As a Housing and Residential Life staff member the FD staff members will provide a vital link between other Housing and Residential Life staff, students, Facilities Management, the Department of Public Safety and the general public.

2008- 2009 Front Desk Staff

Monica Robertson
Peter Campbell Jr.
Lamesea Reed
Jessica Back
Crystal Williams
Chancey Iverson
Ja’Nel Jamerson
LaTonya Hughes
Joslyn Brown
Phillip Ferrier
Nicole Ware
Matthew Kalinosky
Samantha Vaughn

Housing and Residential Life