Residential Life Staff
We're here to make sure your residential life experience at Franklin Pierce is rewarding, safe and fully-integrated with all aspects of living and learning in a liberal arts community. You will meet two types of staff in your residence hall. Each has a role in helping students adjust to college life and make the most of residential, social and academic life at Franklin Pierce.
A Residence Director (RD) is a professional staff member that lives in the residence halls and oversees the development of their residents. Each has the experience and skill to supervise, provide leadership and act as a role model for their respective staffs. Residence Directors are responsible for establishing a civil and respectful living community while promoting student involvement in the University community. They also serve as a Student Conduct Officer and are responsible for meeting with their residents when alleged policy violations occur.
A Community Assistant (CA) is a carefully selected upper-class student leader who assists in developing a community. CA's fulfill many roles including programmer, administrator, and policy enforcer. They are familiar with the University's goals, services, policies and procedures. Community Assistants are directly supervised by the Residence Directors.
Residential Life Office
Hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Appointments can be scheduled on the phone at (603) 899-4176
Office Location
The Residential Life Office is located in the lower plaza level of New Hampshire Hall.
Staff
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Heather Ventresco (603) 899-4167 |
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Willie "TJ" Denson (603) 899-4178 TJ is in his 2nd year at Franklin Pierce as a Football Coach and his first year as a Residence Director. He received a Master of Science in Kinesiology summer of 2022 from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He moved all the way from the 863 in Lakeland, Florida to join the Raven Nation and is learning to love the cold! |
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Cassidy Peters (603) 899-4179 |
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Olivia Halligan (603) 899-4354 Hi! My name is Olivia and I am from Westchester, New York! I recently received a degree in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta. During my time as an undergraduate I was a Resident Advisor and received a medal for platinum leadership skills. This led me to wanting to peruse a job in Student Affairs as a Residence Director. As the director of the Freshman Area, I strive to create a safe and welcoming area within our campus. In my free time, I love cooking and going on adventures with my girlfriend. I hope to one day adopt a dog of my own.
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Amanda Tocci Hello there! My name is Amanda Tocci. I have spent the last 3 years here at Franklin Pierce University and recently decided to venture into the role of Assistant Director of Residential Life. While I am not in the office I am couponing, hiking, camping and crafting with my husband and daughter. If you see us out and about on campus, say Hi! (603) 899-4376
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CONTACT residential life
(603) 899-4176
housing@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.