The Role of a Resident Director
As a full time, live-in member of Residential Life and Education, the Resident Director or “RD” acts as liaison between other professional staff and the student body, including Resident Assistants.
RD Responsibilities
The RD is responsible for the organization and leadership of the student development programs and management of administrative operations of an undergraduate residential community. Much like the responsibilities of the AC, RDs are also concerned with the growth and welfare of each individual and the community. RDs assist students in making adjustments to group living and campus life with the ultimate goal of cultivating students who are academically successful, mature and involved in their local communities.
Get to Know the RDs
Matthew Crellin
Oversees: Dominic Hall
Alma mater: Saint Joseph’s College
Degree: Journalism, B.A. with a minor in Political Science
Hometown: Scarborough, Maine
Favorite movie: I Heart Huckabees
Last book read: A New Earth
Favorite place traveled: Tokyo, Japan
Matthew is originally from Scarborough, Maine. As an undergraduate at Saint Joseph’s College, Matthew was involved in a wide variety of activities on campus, including student government, campus activities, campus ministry, spring break alternative and served as an Resident Assistant at Saint Joseph’s. He worked with Johns Hopkins University at the Center for Talented Youth during his undergraduate and began his career in higher education with Saint Anselm College and currently works as part of the team that oversees the Residential First Year Experience program.While Matthew grew up in Maine, he is originally from Anchorage, Alaska. In his free time, Matthew enjoys reading, listening to vinyl on his record player and brushing up on his Japanese language skills.
William Cummings III
Oversees: Benedict Court, Croydon Court, Collins and Falvey Houses
Alma mater: Central Connecticut State University
Degree: Sociology, B.A. with a minor in Art
Hometown: Madison, CT
Favorite movie: Caddyshack
Last book read: Armageddon in Retrospect
Favorite place traveled: Belize
Bill received his B.A. from Central Connecticut State University where he was a Resident Assistant and later Program Assistant. As a PA he really enjoyed coordinating off campus outings and mentoring RA’s on programming ideas that fell outside of the box. Bill is continually striving to promote community involvement and student involvement in campus activities. When not on campus he enjoys cycling, hiking, and snowboarding. Bill is excited to be working at St. Anselm College and helping students through their college experience.
Michelle Aellen
Oversees: Bertrand Hall, Brady Hall
Alma mater: Christopher Newport University
Degree: Sociology, B.A. with minors in Religious Studies and Psychology
Favorite movie: 50 First Dates
Last book read: And Still We Rise
Favorite place traveled: Belgium
Michelle, a native of Herndon, Virginia, received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Christopher Newport University. While attending CNU, Michelle was involved with Residence life through her three year RA experience and found her passion for counseling. While being a Resident Assistant at CNU, Michelle worked with freshman residents for two years and upper classman for one year. In her free time Michelle enjoys photography, traveling, dancing, the outdoors, and enjoying life. Michelle is excited about what New Hampshire has in store for her and the opportunity for personal and professional growth as a Resident Director at Saint Anselm College.
Zachary Irish
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Alma Mater: Colby-Sawyer College
Degree: History - Society and Culture, B.A. with a certificate in Secondary Education
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As a New Hampshire seacoast native, Zachary grew up in historic Exeter, New Hampshire. He received his undergraduate degree of a Bachelor of Arts in History, society, and Culture with Secondary Education Certification from Colby-Sawyer College in May of this year. In his tenure at Colby-Sawyer College he spent much of his time outside academics participating as a leader on campus as president of several clubs including holding the office as President of the Student Government Association. He started his Residence Life experience his junior year as a Resident Assistant with aspirations to build community and to provide more service to his school. He is excited to continue these goals in residential life and education and create new experiences as he starts this year as a Residence Director of Hillary Hall, The Streets and St. Mary's at Saint Anselm College.