In 1990, based on a study administered by Sweet Briar College and supported by its Board of Directors, Residence Life and Housing was reviewed and determined to have weaknesses in how students were governed and housed. Subsequent recommendations from study groups led to substantial changes in housing policies, roommate endeavors, assessment, student satisfaction, and program evaluations. (Task group student report found in CCL Binder and Residence Life and Housing Binder.)

In 1997, due to the continual increase in student enrollment, the Dean of Co-Curricular Life and Co-Curricular Life Staff determined the necessity to restructure personnel. New staffing included a Director of Residence Life and Housing, a Coordinator of Residential Programs, 4 Resident Coordinators, and 24 Resident Assistants. (CCL Binder, CCL Organizational Chart, and Residence Life and Housing Binder.)

Programmatic changes in Residence Life were implemented on a yearly basis to meet students’ needs and satisfaction with services. These implementations include the updating and changing of the Resident Assistant Manual and the modification of program requirements. (CCL Binder, and Residence Life and Housing Binder.)

In 1999, the decision was made to create a Coordinator of First Year Programs. This is a full time position made up of two half time positions with responsibilities covering Residence Life and Housing and Campus Student Employment. This position was created as a result of student satisfaction surveys, discussions during Directors Meetings, and based on the analysis of the Co-Curricular Life Assessment Committee. (CCL Binder.)