Office of Residence Life

Welcome to the Office of Residence Life

Welcome to your new home at Jarvis Christian University! Our residence halls are more than just a place to sleep—they're vibrant communities where every individual matters and belongs. As a valued member of the Jarvis Christian University family, you bring unique perspectives that enrich our campus life. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your potential is recognized, and your dreams are nurtured.

Living on campus at Jarvis Christian University offers you a transformative experience. Engage in stimulating discussions, participate in enriching programs, and forge lifelong friendships. Our dedicated Residence Life team is here to support your growth, both academically and personally. Every moment here is an opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your horizons, and become the leader you're destined to be. We're excited to see how you'll contribute to our community and how you'll thrive during your time here. Welcome home—your journey at Jarvis Christian University starts now!

From housing assignments and roommate matching to residential programming and conflict resolution, our team is dedicated to ensuring that your time in campus housing is positive and fulfilling. We strive to create a living environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and conducive to both study and relaxation.

We encourage you to get involved in residence life activities, take advantage of our resources, and make the most of your on-campus living experience. Please explore our webpage to find important information about housing policies, move-in details, community standards, and ways to connect with your Resident Advisors (RAs) and Residence Life staff. If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to us—we are here for you!


Residence Life Staff

Micheline Lambert-Gipson

Assistant Vice President for Student Services

Dean of Students

903-730-4890 x 2300

mlambert@jarvis.edu



Christopher Ortiz, Jr., M.Ed.

Director of Residential Life and Housing

903-730-4890 x 2256

cortiz@jarvis.edu

Rosalynd Tennyson

Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 x2253

rtennyson@jarvis.edu




Tim Garner

Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 x2253

tgarner@jarvis.edu

Michaela Johnson

Graduate Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

michaela.johnson@student.jarvis.edu  


 

Thomas Moore

Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

tmoore@jarvis.edu  


Kesmyre Smalls

Graduate Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

kesmyre.smalls@student.jarvis.edu  

 

Marquise Nelson

Graduate Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

marquise.nelson@student.jarvis.edu  

 

Caleb Thompson

Graduate Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

caleb.thompson@student.jarvis.edu  

 


Miles Grandberry

Graduate Residential Coordinator

903-730-4890 

miles.grandberry@student.jarvis.edu   


Jarvis Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, or visit www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Jarvis Christian University. To view PDFs, you may download Adobe Reader here.