Residential Community Association

Ryan Phipps
President

Welcome Wright State Residents!

My name is Ryan Phipps and it is a pleasure to be serving as the Residential Community Association (RCA) President. This year looks to be an exciting year for RCA as we work to continue positive change in the residential communities.

A little bit about me... I am a Junior majoring in Political Science. I am originally from Marysville, Ohio which is about 2 hour north of Wright State. I have been involved with residential life since becoming a student in Fall of 2007, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. During my freshmen year I served as the Honors Community Council Vice President, and last year I served as RCA President.

The RCA Executive Board has a lot of potential and we will be working together to create the best "HOME" atmosphere for you! I hope you all have a great year and I look forward to seeing you at RCA's events, programs, or just around campus. If you need anything please email me at phipps.21@wright.edu or call me at (937) 594-1709.

Thanks and Welcome Home!!

Ryan Phipps

President 09-10

Residential Community Association

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

Dayton, OH 45435

937.594.1709 - phipps.21@wright.edu

"There is no elevator to success...you have to take the stairs"

Adam Gray
Vice President

Hi my name is Adam Gray and I am the new Vice President for RCA 2009-2010. I am a senior here at Wright State majoring in Accounting and in Finance and reside in University Park. I am a 2006 graduate from Marysville High School where I played football and competed in powerlifting. This is my third year at Wright State, as I spent my first year at OSU Marion. This is my second year being involved with the Wright State residential community and I encourage all students to get involved as soon as you can here at Wright State. I would also like to wish everyone a successful academic year here at Wright State! Go Raiders!!!

Thanks and have a great year!

Adam Gray

Adam Gray
Vice President 09-10
Residential Community Association
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
gray.88@wright.edu

Brandy Zapata
Residential Relations Chair

Hello Everyone!

My name is Brandy Zapata and I am the 2009-2010 Residential Relations Chair. I am currently a sophomore honors student residing in University Park. My major is mass communication with a concentration in broadcasting. I have lived my whole life in Ohio’s first capital, the small but beautiful Chillicothe. Last year I was the Vice President of the Honors Community Council and it was an unforgettable experience. I’m looking forward to the new challenges and experiences that await me this year on RCA.
As your Residential Relations Chair I am here to address all your residential concerns, ideas, and questions. Just get in contact with me and I will work one hundred percent to get your issues resolved quickly and smoothly. In addition, be on the look out for a few of my programs throughout the year such as RCA Gives Back 2 and To Write Love On Her Arms . They could deal a variety of topics including community service, diversity, and positive attitudes. I always keep an open mind and am ready to hear whatever ideas you might have, so don’t hold back! Get involved and have a great year!

You can get in contact with me through my email- Zapata.3@wright.edu, my cell phone-740-947-6667, or coming to visit me during my office hours.

Thank you and the best of luck to everyone,

Brandy Zapata

Residential Relations Chairperson 09-10

Residential Community Association

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

Dayton, OH 45435

zapata.3@wright.edu

Baylee Bulter
Director of Social Programming

Hi All!

My name is Baylee Butler, I will be your 2009-2010 Director of Social Programming for the Residential Community Association. This is my second year at Wright State and I absolutely love the University as well as Residential Life (presently I reside in University Park). Currently I am a Political Science major, I am also pursuing a minor in Philosophy. After I graduate in 2012 I plan to attend Law School in order to obtain my lifelong goal of becoming a Prosecuting Attorney.
Coming from the small town of Chillicothe, Ohio and from an even smaller school district in which I graduated with less than 70 people, I can honestly say I am enjoying the diverse atmosphere WSU has to offer. In addition to the Residential Community Association I am also Vice President of the Student Honor’s Association and a member of Dean’s Student Advisory Board for the College of Liberal Arts. I look forward to becoming more involved in our University!
As your Director of Social Programming I look forward to putting on many exciting events and seeing you all there having a great time! If any of you have any suggestions on how to make RCA events more successful or if you have ideas for new events please let me know!

You can find me at the RCA Office during my Office Hours or you can always email me at butler.60@wright.edu

See you at the next event!

Baylee Bulter

Director of Social Programming 09-10

Residential Community Association

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

Dayton, OH 45435

bulter.60@wright.edu

Allison Conn
National Communications Chair

Hello, WSU residents I am your RCA National Communications Coordinator, Allison Conn. I am senior at Wright State majoring in accounting and finance. I would like to get my masters in education. I live in the Village with my husband, and are expecting are first child in May. As NCC I attended 3 conferences; CAACURH, No Frills, and NAACURH. At these conferences we attended workshops and network with other schools. I sit in the boardroom most of the day and vote on legislation. Along with being the RCA NCC I also work at the library in the acquisitions department. I look forward to seeing everyone around campus and that you all have a great year at WSU.
Thanks and have a great year!

Allison Conn

Allison Conn
National Communications Coordinator 09-10
Residential Community Association
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
ault.12@wright.edu

Ashley Gerten
Treasurer

Hello WSU students! My name is Ashley Gerten and I am your RCA Treasurer. I am a sophomore at Wright State majoring in Psychology. I live in College Park with my cousin Theresa and best friend Emily. As treasurer it is my responsibility to make sure that all of the pro-card charges are accounted for along with any other charges. I also make sure that people get paid when they have done something for an event. A main part of being the RCA Treasurer is keeping the budget, and making sure that everyone stays within it. Along with being the RCA Treasurer I am also the Secretary for the Newman Catholic Association. I hope everyone has a great year at WSU!

Ashley Gerten

Ashley Gerten
Treasurer 09-10
Residential Community Association
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
gerten.4@wright.edu

Tiffani McLaurin

Secretary

Hey Everyone!

My name is Tiffani A. McLaurin and I am your Secretary on your 2009-2010 Residential Community Association Executive Board. I am a junior majoring in Rehabilitation Services with a minor in Psychology here at Wright State and currently living in the College Park Community. I was born in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School in Trotwood, Ohio.

Last year, I serve as the Vice-President of the College Park Council. This was a great experience and decided to continue serving the residential communities by being apart of the Residential Community Association Executive Board. As secretary, I’m here to serve every community whether it’s a residential issue or planning an event though the residential communities. I’m looking forward to working with every resident this year and fulfilling my job title as RCA Secretary.

Thanks and have a great year!

Tiffani A. McLaurin

Tiffani A. McLaurin
Secretary 09-10
Residential Community Association
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
mclaurin.4@wright.edu

Sherry Cunningham

Co-Advisor

My name is Sherry Cunningham and I am the Community Director for Boston, Cedar and Hawthorn. I am the co-advisor for the Residential Community Association and I look forward to the many events that the E-board has already planned for this year as well as those that the individual communities will plan.
My background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Marietta College, in Marietta, Ohio and a Master of Education, from the same institution. I have had 4 undergraduate years and 2 graduate years experience with planning and programming for the individuals in my buildings as well as for the mass campus population.
I highly encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to you in your position as a Community Council member. Use the Advisors as resources, make connections with the staff in your community, form friendships with other Council members, and most importantly learn from your successes as well as your defeats.
Feel free to stop by my office, 202A Hawthorn, or give me a call (4555) if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. I am eager to meet you at the multiple events RCA is hosting as well as at your own Council events.

Sherry Cunningham

Co-Advisor 09-10

Residential Community Association

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

Dayton, OH 45435
sherry.cunningham@wright.edu

Joe Berhiaume

Joe Berthiaume
Advisor

Greetings!

I am the Associate Director for Residence Life. My position entails responsibility for supervision and coordination of a Residence Life Team that consists of Community Coordinators, Community Directors, Resident Assistants, along with the Residential Community Association and other residential student organizations. Together, we implement the day-to-day activities that take place in the various residential areas.

Originally from northeastern Wisconsin, my professional journey has provided employment opportunities in Nebraska, Mississippi, and Massachusetts prior to my arrival at Wright State University. Along with a residence life career I teach one graduate level course on assessment. I obtained a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi. My Master's degree was completed at Central Missouri State University and I earned the Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Residential living offers many wonderful opportunities for personal and academic growth. Wright State University has a fantastic campus and I encourage you to communicate with the Residence Life Team while becoming involved in the wide range of educational, cultural, recreational, and social activities we offer on a daily basis.

Please don't hesitate to call (937) 775-4177 or stop by the Office of Residence Services if we can be of assistance to you!

Thanks and enjoy your year!

Joe Berthiaume

Advisor 09-10

Residential Community Association

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

Dayton, OH 45435
joe.berthiaume@wright.edu