Chris Smith

Coordinator of Residence Education

Where are you from? Bethany , IL  

Alum of: Greenville (undergrad), and Azusa Pacific University C.R.E. of: Joy/ Men's upper divivision

What are your five strengths?
Communication
Positivity
Strategic
Developer
Includer

Why did you want to be a hall director? It fits me. I enjoy working with young people and creating activities for a creative education.

What do you like to do? Hobbies.
I like to watch basketball and baseball games. I love working with wood and reading classic books.  

What is your role as a R.D.? I over see all the men on campus and support the male res. life staff. I push them to meet individual and corporate goals.  

What are some hall programs that you have done?
Cookies with Chris
How to be a great dad
Six feet Under
Sextravaganza  

What is the atmosphere of your dorm? Real chill (low key) and fun.  

What are you studying or have a degree in? B.S. in Youth Ministry, M.Ed. in College Student Affairs

What would you tell a high-school senior about resident living? I would encourage them not to go home in the first two months. You would miss out on opportunities to build relationships and learn what it really means to live in community.  

What should a student expect on opening day? It is going to be a hot day so dress light. We will provide lots of help too.

What do you like about walk-a-bout? I liked seeing leaders develop in front of me. I also love watching people adapt to the elements and challenges on walk-a-about. It gives me an opportunity to encourage others.

What is your favorite color? Blue  

Cookie? Chocolate Chip

Drink at Jo's? Highlander Grogg

Food? Chicken and Rice

Candy bar? PB Twix

Spot on campus? Scott Field

Class or teacher? Doug Faulkner

Email: chris.smith
Office Phone: (618) 664-7128

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Last updated: April 27, 2005