Residence Life Central Staff
Department of Residence Life Central Staff Team is comprised of 6 professional College staff members including the Director, Housing Specialist, and four Residence Hall Directors. They oversee the housing operations and engagement opportunities for the Department of Residence Life. The Director and Housing Specialist are located in the Residence Life offices in Anderson and Urness/Mortensen Lobby. The Residence Hall Director offices are located in the residence halls throughout campus. Members of the Central Staff team can be connected via the contact information located below.
Director of Residence Life
The Director is responsible for the overall direction and functioning of the Department of Residence Life. The Director has a strong background in Residence Life and holds a Master's degree in the study of Higher Education. This entails working with faculty, staff, and students to create a housing program that fosters the leadership for the accomplishment of current goals, planning for the future, and working cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff throughout the college community.
Amanda Erdman
Director of Residence Life
- Email:
- erdmanam@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 330-1558
- Office Location:
- Urness/Mortensen Lobby 6
Housing Specialist
The Housing Specialist (assistant to the Director of Residence Life) reports directly to the Director of Residence Life and supports the Director with operational management of college residence halls and houses, assumes coordination of housing services and contracts, management of residence life offices and services, trains and coordinates staff in performing operational functions, markets the residential spaces, and communicats with new and residential students as well as other departments.
Cyndy Rowe
Housing Specialist
- Email:
- rowe@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 330-1488
- Office Location:
- Anderson Residence Life Office
Residence Hall Directors
Residence Hall Directors share in overseeing the program (transition, retention, maturation) involved with our students. The Residence Hall Directors have a strong background in student life and hold a Master's degree in the field of Higher Education. These individuals work closely with staff, faculty, and students in creating programs, offering academic and personal support, and conducting discipline hearings.
Brian Emerick
Residence Hall Director
Anderson Hall
- Email:
- emerickb@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 330-1514
- Office Location:
- Anderson Hall
Amanda Temple
Residence Hall Director
Mortensen Hall
- Email:
- temple@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 330-1690
- Office Location:
- Mortensen Lobby 19
Phillip Hernandez
Residence Hall Director
Oren Gateway Center & Luther Hall
- Email:
- hernande@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 656-6501
- Office Location:
- Luther Hall, First floor
Michael Perry
Residence Hall Director
Urness Hall
- Email:
- perrym1@augsburg.edu
- Phone:
- (612) 330-1463
- Office Location:
- Urness/Mortensen Lobby 5