Patrick Call has been named the Executive Director of Residential Life at St. Cloud State University and began in his role on July 5.
In his role as Executive Director, Call will provide visionary leadership, strategic planning and effective management of operations from the Department of Residential Life. He will lead in managing the systems and strategic planning associated with campus housing assignments and meal plans, the development and implementation of a residential life curriculum, recruitment and retention of residence hall students, the monitoring and enforcement of housing/dining policies and procedures, and providing data interpretation which informs and supports institutional decision-making.
Call is a recognized leader within the residential life field and is a trainer and inspirational speaker. He brings over 30 years of experience in higher education and has worked in student housing at the University of Arizona, University of New Mexico, University of Wyoming and University of Denver.
A passionate educator, Call is committed to educational opportunities for student communities to increase graduation rates, close degree attainment gaps and support students to enhance their natural talent to assume leadership roles. He is excited about joining the St. Cloud State University community.