Faculty in Residence

The Faculty in Residence program at Louisiana State University encourages structured out-of-classroom interaction between students and faculty to seamlessly blend student learning and development inside and outside the classroom.

The Faculty in Residence live in specially designed apartments within or adjacent to on-campus residence halls to share the on-campus experience with residents. They work with Residential Life staff to provide supportive living environments where students can learn and develop as well as serve as leaders, mentors, teachers, and active faculty to all on-campus residents.

Examples of interactions include dining with residents at on-campus dining halls, hosting conversations about current events, developing and/or attending programs with Residential Life staff on areas of interest, or leading an introductory LSU course. 

Goals of the Program

• To support the academic mission of Louisiana State University and the vision of the Department of Residential Life
• To enhance faculty presence and role modeling in all of the residential communities
• To assist with engaging faculty in students’ intellectual, social, and cultural development through development of activities and programs
• In collaboration with the Faculty Director, to assist with recruiting new faculty with an opportunity to directly impact student retention, satisfaction and success
• Serve as an ambassador who works collaboratively with the Faculty Director of Residential Colleges to promote goodwill, resources, and relationship between the department of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
• To engage in the overall mission of the Department of Residential Life and promote community and personal development for residents living in a community.