Mr. Salem Adnan
Graduate Assistant - Phase IVA (Cedar, Hickory, and Sycamore)

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2175
Direct Line: (704) 687-2594

Salem is the Graduate Assistant in Phase IVA. Salem received his B.S. in Computer Science and Biology from Methodist University (in Fayetteville, NC), where he was a Resident Advisor, Peer Tutor, and held many other positions helping students. In college, he had an internship as a web developer in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi. Salem has been working as a software engineer at the Eaton Corporation in Asheville since 2007. While here at UNC Charlotte he will be pursuing a Masters in Information Technology.

Salem says: "I like working with Housing and Residence Life because it gives me the opportunity to work with the students and make a positive difference in their lives.

Charlotte is a nice city and almost everything that I need is very near the UNC Charlotte campus."

Ms. S. Leigh Bartles
Residence Coordinator - Martin Village & Phase III

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2420
Direct Line: (704) 687-2332

Leigh is the Residence Coordinator for The Gardens (comprised of Martin Village, Phase 3 , Cedar, Hickory, and Sycamore). She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Law from Western Carolina University in 2003, and her Master of Education in College Student Personnel from Western Carolina in 2006.

While an undergrad, Leigh served as a Resident Assistant, and Orientation Leader, and the Public Defender for the Student Government Association at Western Carolina University. She has worked at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky from July 2006 to July 2008, as a Residence LIfe Collegium and Judicial Liaison.

Leigh's hometown is Morganton, North Carolina.

She belongs to SACSA, ASJA, and ACPA professional organizations.

Since moving to Charlotte, Leigh has enjoyed getting out and exploring this great city. She loves trying new restaurants and looks forward to attending the many theatrical performances to be found around the Queen City. Leigh is also excited to be close to a large concert venue, and hopes to make it out to see some of the amazing musical artists who will be featured in that venue. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family, friends, and her dog.

Leigh says, "Since being involved in several facets of Student Affairs in college, I enjoy working with students at the college level because they are in a wonderful time of growth and development. I have a passion to help students discover who they want to be."

Ms. Raquel Dailey
Residence Coordinator - Holshouser Hall & Hunt Village

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2195
Direct Line: (704) 687-2391

Raquel is Residence Coordinator for Holshouser Hall and also for Hunt Village. She achieved her Masters Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Before she came to UNC Charlotte, Raquel was employed as a Spanish teacher at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia.

Raquel considers West Haven, Connecticut her hometown.

Raquel is a member of two national housing organizations: ACPA and NASPA.

Since coming to Charlotte, Raquel has discovered Boardwalk Billy's Restaurant. She also likes outdoor concerts and open mike nights at clubs, loves going bowling or shopping, but is equally content to stay home and read a good book. She says there's always something fun to do in Charlotte.

Raquel says she wanted to be a Residence Coordinator at UNC Charlotte because "the opportunity of working with a diverse group of students on a young and growing campus" was primary to her professional development. Housing and Residence Life is "a department that allows me to gain many different experiences across campus." She says she's also found out that it is very HOT in Charlotte in the summer - does she mean temperature...?

Mr. Kevin Gaugenbaugh
Graduate Assistant - Moore Hall

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2193
Direct Line: (704) 687-3773

Kevin is a Graduate Assistant in Moore Hall,working with The Greenhouse. Kevin's BA degree in Philosophy was awarded by the University of Scranton. Before becoming a GA at UNC Charlotte, Kevin worked for four years in the Campus Ministry division of Student Affairs at US.

Kevin's hometown is Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Professional connections that Kevin has include Catholic Campus Ministry Association; the American Counseling Association; Mu Tau Beta, UNC Charlotte Counseling Honors Society; and Chi Sigma Iota, the National Counseling Honors Society.

Kevin finds the Charlotte area rich in opportunities, and he enjoys movies, reading and writing, and eating out at Dolce Restaurant.

Kevin says, "I like working in Housing and Residence Life because it gives me the opportunity to directly make a positive difference in someone's life. I am in a position to help people grow, develop and become responsible, healthy contributors to society, [people] who will, in turn, make a positive difference in the lives of others."

Ms. Jennifer Grim
Residence Coordinator - C.F. Lynch Hall

Reception Desk: (704) 687-3797
Direct Line: (704) 687-3798

Jenn has worked in Student Affairs for several years, having been a Resident Advisor for two years at Eastern Illinois University, Assistant Hall Director for two years at Indiana State University and also was an ACUHO-I intern for two summers, first at Susquehanna University and then at UNC Wilmington. Jenn earned a BA in English from Eastern Illinois University and a Masters Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University.

Jenn calls Southport, NC her hometown. She enjoys professional involvement in ACPA, SEAHO, and GLACUHO. She's also proud to be a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

Since moving to Charlotte, Jenn likes eating out at Buffalo Wild Wings, Yoshi's, and Picasso's. She's an avid Target shopper - delighted to finally have one close enough to satisfy her shopping urges. She enjoys NASCAR at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and really likes watching Chicago Bears football and Chicago Cubs baseball at Stool Pigeons. She likes going anywhere as long as it's in the company of family and friends.

Ms. Jennifer Hamblin
Residence Coordinator - Phase V
(Oak, Elm, Maple, and Pine Halls)

Reception Desk: (704) 687-4924
Direct Line: (704) 687-2746
Loan Key Desk: (704) 687-2749

Jennifer is a Residence Coordinator in our vibrant Phase V complex, which includes Oak, Elm, Maple, and Pine Halls. Jennifer joined the UNC Charlotte team from Rhodes College where she was an Assistant Director of Residence Life (GA). She has also worked as a Resident Advisor at Centenary College of Louisiana and was an ACUHO-I Intern for Summer Sport Camp Activities at Michigan State University. Jennifer holds a degree in English from Centenary College of Louisiana and a Master of Science in Leadership from the University of Memphis.

Why Jennifer was attracted to this position at UNC Charlotte: "The great staff at UNC Charlotte drew me to this position. UNC Charlotte has a housing department filled with people who have an enjoyment for life. It is important to have a group of people who are fun to work with and really have students’ needs as their top priority. The people were my first impression of the school, and it was a strong first impression."

Mr. Andrew Pasch
Residence Coordinator - Moore Hall

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2193
Direct Line: (704) 687-2383

Andrew is Residence Coordinator for Moore Hall. Prior to working at UNC Charlotte, Andrew worked as an Assistant Residence Hall Director for two years at Ball State University and was a Resident Advisor while working on his bachelor's degree.

Andrew received his Bachelor of Science (Physics) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and his Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education at Ball State.

Andrew is a member of NASPA and ACUHO-I professional organizations.

Andrew calls Rochester, MN home.

Andrew likes working for UNC Charlotte because he really enjoys the people that are here and the family atmosphere that this department fosters. He really valued the quality of his undergraduate experience, and eh enjoys having the opportunity to give the students here the same opportunity for a meaningful experience that he had.

Ms. Sarah Rossini
Residence Coordinator - Laurel Hall

Reception Desk: (704) 687-3839
Direct Line: (704) 687-3840

Sarah is currently the Residence Coordinator for Laurel Hall. Before joining Housing and Residence Life, she completed her Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. She received her BA in Psychology from Merrimack College in Mansfield, Massachusetts. She also was a Resident Director at Merrimack College from 2004-2007.

Sarah enjoys being involved in professional organizations, and in Massachusetts was active in NEAUCHO.

Since moving to Charlotte, she has found fun things to do outside of work - visiting her current favorite restaurant (Ciros), spending time with friends, getting to know people, and in quiet moments, reading for enjoyment.

Sarah says about working for HRL, "The staff is amazing and great fun to work with! I also love working with the students and hearing all of their great stories and interacting with them daily."

Ms. Cara Shinn
Graduate Assistant - Witherspoon Hall

Reception Desk - (704) 687-4980
Direct Line: (704) 687-4979

Cara is the Graduate Assistant for Witherspoon Hall. She comes to us as a University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduate, and has worked as both a Resident Advisor and a Student Assistant in the halls.

Cara received her degree in Communications Studies from UNC Charlotte in Spring, 2008, and is beginning her work on her Masters in Health Administration.

Cara's hometown is Denver, North Carolina.

Cara is very proud of being an alumni of the Walt Disney World College Program (Spring, 2005).

Being a UNC Charlotte undergrad, Cara is very familiar with local restaurants and fun spots, and particularly likes eating out at Brixx Pizza - especially since she's worked there for the past 5 summers! She also really enjoys Dean and Deluca, and the local sushi restaurants - if you have one she hasn't tried, let her know about it!

Cara says, "I decided to become a Graduate Assistant because of the impact that my previous GAs had on me when I was a Resident Advisor. I think RAs, SAs, DRs, CAs and OCs (all of the crazy acronyms) are the best leaders that we have on campus, so I'm really excited to help develop their strengths. I have also always loved the housing department in general because of the kind, loving, and accepting people that work here. I think everyone in housing is great."

Mr. Walter M. Snipes, MDIV
Residence Coordinator - Greek Village

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2061
Direct Line: (704) 687-3904

Walter is the Residence Coordinator for the Greek Village at UNC Charlotte and works with our Greek programs. Before coming to UNC, Walter worked for the Office of University Housing at Emory University, serving as a Community Manager and a Mailroom Manager (both at the Clairmont Campus). Walter has also served as a House Director for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and was a Manager of Facilities and Laundry at Emory's Office of University Conferences. Walter is a member of ACPA, NASPA, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mathematics and Religion from Emory College and a Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology.

Walter likes working for Housing and Residence Life because of the opportunity "to learn in an ever changing environment." He has learned, however, how to "work with style(s) different from (his) own" and how to blend the styles of his supervisor with his own.

Mr. Clyde Wilson
Residence Coordinator - Sanford Hall

Reception Desk: (704) 687-2192
Direct Line: (704) 687-3536

Clyde is the Residence Coordinator for Sanford Hall, which is part of The Greenhouse. He earned his undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration from North Carolina A&T State University, and his Masters in International Studies with a specialization in International Tourism Development from NC State University. Clyde calls Fayetteville his hometown.

Clyde enjoys being part of professional organizations and is a member of NASPA.

Clyde is currently pursuing his Doctorate In Education Leadership.

Since coming to Charlotte, Clyde has found one special restaurant that he enjoys - Simmon's Fourth Ward Restaurant. He has other "favorites" as well, among them Buffalo Wild Wings, the Cheesecake Factory, Ishi, Kabutos, Chicken Box's and Showmar's restaurants, poetry lounges, Charlotte Bobcats games, Blumenthal performances, and movies.

Clyde says that he was attracted to the position in Housing & Residence Life because "UNC Charlotte is in a place of transition and I have a chance to learn a lot." In Housing & Residence Life, he has "the autonomy to diversify my experiences within the Division of Student Affairs." Clyde says that most of all, the job has taught him how to be patient.