Community Living Assistants (CLA’s) are students who reside on campus in each of the buildings. The CLA’s develop and maintain contact with residents serving as a positive role model for other students.
What do CLA’s do?
· They are required to follow and enforce campus rules and regulations, as well as local, state and federal laws.
· Are sensitive to those who bring academic, personal or other concerns to your attention.
· Maintain confidentiality with regards to a resident’s personal concerns. Attend complex events and activities.
· Get to know residents in their area.
· Identify residents with special health concerns.
· Observe general behavior and group dynamics of residents.
· Get to know residents through formal and informal contact.
· Refer residents to appropriate campus resources.
· Are accessible during check-in and check-out periods, as well as other time periods deemed necessary.
· Know and communicate campus and community resources.
· Assist residents with general questions and concerns.
· Communicate with student leaders.
· Encourage participation in activities.
· Serve as a resource person.
· Encourage leadership development through programming/ community builder opportunities.
· Mediate roommate and personal conflicts.
· Make residents aware of University of Great Falls Community Living policies and regulations.
· Enforce and support regulations and report incidents to the Assistant Director or Director, or other appropriate University officials.
· Maintain an environment conducive to sleep and academic pursuits.
· Create an atmosphere where the rights of all residents are respected and valued.
Meet the CLA’s
Christina Bruce
Major: Psychology and Health and Human Performance
Building: Providence Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is getting to know a variety of people.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is Brittany Johnson. J”
Emily Busby
Major: History Minor: Political Science
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is living in a community.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the fact that I get to grow in my faith every day. God is good! Amen!”
Jacob Charles
Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Law Enforcement
Building: Emilie Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is helping fellow students.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the friendly staff.”
Erica Congelliere
Major: Business
Building: Emilie Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is the sense of community.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the small class sizes.”
Shane Donaldson
Major: Elementary Education Minor: Math
Building: Montreal Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is getting to know everyone and the sense of community.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the small class sizes; professors know us as a person, not a score in the grade sheet.”
Marcelino Gonzalez
Major: Pre-Law/ Criminal Justice
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is the free food.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the friends/ relationships.”
Catherine Gray
Major: English/ Art Minor: Communications
Building: Wellness House
“My favorite thing about Community Living is I love the sense of community and tons of fun activities sponsored for residents.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is people here genuinely care and want to see you succeed!”
Tamara Greenlief
Major: Forensics/ Chemistry
Building: Emilie Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is everybody gets to know everybody.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is there is always something fun to do.”
Hayley Harned
Major: Sociology/ Psychology Minor: Communications
Building: Emilie Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is meeting and learning from new freshmen.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is community.”
Josh Holladay
Major: Forensic Science Minor: Criminal Justice/ Biology
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is connecting with residents.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is being around friends.”
Brittany Johnson
Major: Physical Education Minor: Coaching
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is getting to know the students.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is Christina Bruce.”
Zachary Liedtke, Head Community Living Assistant
Major: Elementary Education Minor: Reading
Building: St. Ignatius
“My favorite thing about Community Living is creating a safe environment for residents to live while getting to know my residents personally.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is getting to know all the other students, professors, and staff.”
Heather Pruitt
Major: Business
Building: Sikora Hall
“My favorite things about Community Living are Christina Bruce and Hayley Harned.”
“My favorite things about UGF are the people and Katrina Stark.”
Mike Shirley
Major: Chemistry
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is living in a community.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the small size.”
Jimmy Sliwa
Major: Biology Minor: Pre-Physical Therapy
Building: Sr. Rita Mudd Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is getting to meet new students.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the people are great!”
Robert Spackman
Major: Biology
Building: Lumen Village
“My favorite thing about Community Living is a sense of order “Ducks in a row!”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the diversity of the students.”
Tim Taylor
Major: Biology
Building: Santiago House
“My favorite thing about Community Living is the interaction with residents.”
“My favorite things about UGF are the small classes and one-on-one time with professors and staff.”
Andrew Walters
Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Forensic Science
Building: Emilie Hall
“My favorite thing about Community Living is the staff.”
“My favorite thing about UGF is the small classes.”