Living on Campus Leads to Academic Success

Living on campus is a unique experience for every student as it provides an atmosphere where students will be challenged to grow as they build meaningful relationships with their peers. According to a recent study conducted by the Department of Residence at Iowa State University, students who live on-campus have a higher graduation rate compared to their peers residing off-campus. Along with a higher graduation rate, the study found that living on campus during the first year resulted in a higher return rate and an increased improvement in academic performance. 

At Southwestern Christian University, the Housing and Residence Life staff is committed to student development, and our staff is equipped to ensure that all residential students are provided with the optimal learning and living environment during their stay on campus. Our Housing and Residence Life staff consists of The Director of Housing/Resident Director and nine student staff members called "Resident Assistants."

our Resident Directors

Alan and Stacy Hollenbeck

Our Resident assistants

Each residential facility has a student Res Life Staff member in charge of each of its hall. These individuals conduct meetings every month to relay information to the other residents about upcoming announcements for the university. They are a resource for the students in their hall for tasks such as conflict management, unlocking student’s rooms in the event someone gets locked out, maintenance requests, planning fun hall events and much more.

Cianna Rich

Assistant to the Resident Directors/Head RA - LLC 3

My name is Cianna Rich, and I am the Head RA! I am from Tuttle, Oklahoma and graduated from Bridge Creek High School in 2022. I am a senior psychology major and plan on attending Baylor's PsyD program for Clinical Psychology after I graduate (pray for me). I'm so excited for this year and can't wait to see what happens!

FUN FACTS

1. I love art and have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. 

2. I am president of Psych Club (ask about joining up!). 

3.  I have 2 brothers, one older and one younger (middle child supremacy).

David Chikhwaza

LLC 2

My name’s David. I’m an international student all the way from Malawi (google it)! I’m a junior here at SCU, and I’m in EVERYTHING music.

FUN FACTS

1. I’m a VERY extroverted introvert lol. I’ll probably reach out and say hello! 

2. I can play the guitar like no one's business.

3. I did not give enough fun facts to my head RA.

Leon Lobaugh

LLC 2

Hey there! My name is Leon, known as Capone to some, known as friend by all. I'm from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and I'm one of many members of our travelling team known as "One Voice". Currently, I am studying Music Education! My ultimate goal is to be able to help the newer generation of musicians channel their emotions through song. And I always love a good Jam Session!

FUN FACTS

1. Music is my number 1 passion. (I listen to everything except country music, with some exceptions.)

2. I have a very long list of voice impressions that I can do. Ask for any random character, chances are, I can probably do it!

3. I sing, play guitar, drums, saxophone, bass, and a little bit of piano!

D. Eliel Hodges

Glass Dorm 2

What's up, my name is Eliel (kind of sounds like saying the letters 'L' 'E' 'L') but you can call me L or LOL. I am from Peru, the land of the llamas and of good food. I am currently at SCU for music education. One of my favorite things to do is to watch movies (not horror) so if you want to watch a movie, give me a holler. Another thing that I love doing is having conversations about the Bible, faith, Jesus, and religion. So, if you ever want to have this kind of conversation, please hit me up.

FUN FACTS

1. One of my hobbies is to carve bone and wood.

2. I love Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

3. And ... I'm Batman.