Office of Residence Life
All of our professional staff are committed to helping residents thrive in our communities. We welcome students to stop by and meet us!
Our Mission
In a safe and secure environment, Residence Life will develop a vibrant community and teach students critical thinking and ethical decision-making. These experiences will empower students to become global citizens.
Our Staff
The Director of Residence Life sets the vision for the department and supervises the Associate Directors.
Carolyn Golz
Senior Associate Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life
The Associate Directors are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department and they supervise the Residence Directors.
Stacy L. Oliver
Associate Director for Student Success
oliver@lakeforest.edu
Douglas Eck
Associate Director of Staff Training and Selection
The Residence Directors supervise various halls and their Resident Assistants, the paraprofessional student staff who keep each residence hall’s community strong.
Lee Karraker
Residence Director for South Campus Apartments, McClure, Roberts and Moore Halls
karraker@lakeforest.edu
Colin MacFarlane
Residence Life Coordinator and Residence Director for Gregory Hall
Jeremy Moore
Residence Director for Blackstone, Harlan and Nollen Halls
Missy Sernatinger
Residence Director for Cleveland-Young International Center, Deerpath and Lois Durand Halls
sernatinger@lakeforest.edu
Jovani M. Thompson
Residence Director for Lake Forest College ‘In the Loop’
thompson@lakeforest.edu
