Saundra Perkins Named CMU Resident Hall Assistant

2016 Aug 15

Saundra Perkins, a sophomore at Central Methodist University, has been named a Resident Hall Assistant for the 2016-17 collegiate year.

Resident Hall assistants are responsible for helping facilitate safety and personal growth for students, which can involve providing emotional, social and physical support.

According to Associate Dean of Students Bradley J. Dixon, RAs are available to aid students with anything from unlocking doors to conversations about home sickness. "I am excited for this class of RAs because we have a strong group of leaders that can handle the rigors of residential life," Dixon said. "They have all shown dedication to CMU, and want to provide a safe, comfortable living environment for our students."

Perkins has been assigned to Holt Hall, which was completed in 1957 and is designed to house nearly 230 women. The building was provided by gifts from Missouri Methodists, and is named in honor of Ivan Lee Holt, Methodist Bishop from 1944-1956..

Perkins is from New Franklin, Mo. and is a Pre-Education and Elementary Education major at CMU.