Residential Education and Living

The Office of Campus Life is excited to offer three different summer employment opportunities.

Summer Front Office Manager

Summer Orientation Assistant

Summer Projects Assistant

You may submit cover letter and resume to Kim Kenniston at kakennis@colby.edu until positions are filled.  The Office of Campus Life will begin reviewing application material on Monday, April 8, 2013.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kim Kenniston or Sam Helm (shelm@colby.edu).

Information Desk Attendants play an integral role in the success of the Office of Campus Life, Cotter Union, the Pugh Center, and the Pulver Pavilion by serving as information contacts for the Colby community and its visitors.  Information Desk Attendants are actively involved in assisting the entire community with Colby related questions, directions, ticket sales, and much more.

Fall 2013 application

Interested applicants should complete the application and e-mail to Meagan Hennessey no later then April 22, 2013.

Colby's plan for residential life, Colby 360, is built upon the idea that a residential college affords students opportunities to learn and develop in the many facets that define their college lives.

The plan is driven by five learning outcomes:

1. Development of life skills
2. Appreciation of and engagement with diversity and human difference
3. Understanding democracy and civic responsibility
4. Promoting wellness and healthy lifestyle choices
5. Leadership education for the 21st century

Residence Halls

With the exception of the Alfond Apartments, all residence halls are coed and populated by a mixture of students from all four classes.  Along with a diverse student population, the residence halls offer a variety of options in both style and location, along with special interest housing (substance free, quiet housing, etc.), and opportunities for students with a shared academic interest to incorporate it in a residence hall.  Most of Colby’s residence halls and all dining halls have been renovated in recent years.

Residence halls information »

Hall Staff

Community Advisors (CAs) play a huge role in assisting students with their adjustment to life at Colby.  Their aim in the residence halls is to build cohesive communities where students feel safe and included.

The Connect-ED Emergency Notification System may be used to transmit brief, urgent messages to members of the Colby community as quickly as possible in an emergency.  If you haven't already, please provide your Connect-Ed emergency contact information.